Assistant Livestock Agronomist

Job Title: Assistant Livestock Agronomist

Reporting directly to: Livestock Specialist 

Department: Programme

Location: Albertine Region (Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube Districts)  

Contract length: 12 months

 

Job Purpose:  To increase animal production and productivity related extension services to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Agriculture support services project in Buliisa, Hoima and Kikuube district.

 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Assisting Livestock Specialist in implementing the livestock enterprises component.
• Treating and vaccinating livestock, other domestic animals and poultry;
• Training farmers in modern animal husbandry methods and animal nutrition;
• Collecting and documenting data on livestock enterprises
• Providing livestock extension services to farmers
• Any other duties assignment by agronomist -Head livestock

Education and Experience

• A Diploma in Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry or Ranch Management from a recognized Institution.
• At least 2 years field experience

 Competences

• Project management;
• Animal management;
• Ethics and integrity;
• Teamwork;
• Communicating effectively ;
• Time management
• Good Report writing skills
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.
• Must have knowledge in computer applications like Microsoft Office

How to apply