Vita
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Position: Project Officer
Job Time: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract
Place of Work: Debretabour town with frequent travel to the fieldwork - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 years ago
Deadline: Submition date is over
Vita is an Irish based non-profit organization engaged in agriculture and livelihood development programs.
Currently, the organization is envisaged to implement a three years project entitled "Transforming Village Poultry Producers into Small Agro-Business Ventures in South Gonder Zone, ANRS, Ethiopia"
Position: Project Officer
We are currently seeking an experienced, competent and dynamic Poultry Project officer
Job Summary
The poultry project officer will work under the direct supervision of the Field coordinator. S/he is responsible for the overall management of the project. S/he will work closely with youth/women groups to set up Successful, profitable and sustainable poultry farm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess Community's current practices and provide guidance on how to address issues that limit the productivity of poultry farm
- Provide advice on the preparation and composition of poultry feed and follow up on sustainable poultry feed supply
- Provide technical support for poultry hatchery, brooding, disease inspection and medication and feeding programs including outbreaks of disease and poultry mortality
- Strengthen and deliver poultry farm extension services and market value chain in coordination with relevant stakeholders
Required Education and Experience
- BSc Degree or MSc Degree in Poultry management, Animal Production/Husbandry or Veterinary science field from a recognized University
- Minimum of Five 5 years' experience in poultry management and animal husbandry related project/programs (of which at least two years NGO experience is a must)
- Familiarity with poultry production and market analysis
- A good understanding of PCM approaches and tools
Skills
- A motorbike driving license is essential
- Interpersonal skills and communication abilities
- Proficiency in a computer software application is essential
Salary: Negotiable
Place of work: Debretabour town with frequent travel to the fieldwork
Term of Employment: Renewable per annum based on performance