Livestock officer - Female (Afghan Nationals Only)

Job Description

- Provide technical guidance to beneficiaries on various aspects of animal husbandry, including animal housing, feeds and feeding, breeds and breeding, disease management, livestock marketing, and overall livestock and poultry farming. - Conduct comprehensive training sessions for selected beneficiaries in target communities, focusing on poultry and livestock management. - Evaluate the knowledge and skills of beneficiaries who have received training to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of the training approach. - Conduct training on different steps for improved livestock and poultry management, emphasizing disease prevention, increased milk and egg production, and profitability. - Organize and coordinate meetings among area animal husbandry beneficiaries, facilitating the exchange of ideas, opinions, and views for the development of animal husbandry and increased livestock and poultry production. - Demonstrate good information and experience in Farmers Field Schools (FFS) related to livestock and poultry production. - Conduct specialized training sessions for female beneficiaries on poultry and dairy production, ensuring the effective implementation of poultry activities. - Facilitate discussions with women beneficiaries on topics related to livestock production and animal husbandry. - Work collaboratively with other team members to link beneficiaries to the local market, aiming to generate income for the community. - Collaborate with beneficiaries to construct or rehabilitate stables and coops for livestock and poultry, ensuring consideration of biosecurity measures during construction. - Enhance the skills of beneficiaries in disease prevention and treatment for livestock, ensuring the availability of quality primary treatment. - Participate in procurement phases to ensure that procured livestock are in good health and meet specified standards. - Train target beneficiaries in preparing locally made fodder for livestock, promoting cost-effective and sustainable feeding practices. - Actively participate in meetings conducted by Government, INGOs, and UN agencies at the field level, representing the livestock and poultry management program. - Maintain clear filing and documentation of attendance, expenses, and outcomes of training, workshops, and meetings. - Develop curriculums, manuals, and agendas for the training sessions and workshops, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. - Share developed curriculums, manuals, and agendas with the Kabul team for review and alignment with organizational standards. - Strengthen linkages between poultry and livestock beneficiaries and local markets to - Closely collaborate with existing dairy farms and facilitate connections between female livestock beneficiaries and these dairy farms. - Train university and Agriculture department interns on the principles of Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and practical aspects of livestock and poultry management. - Participate actively in internal weekly and monthly meetings, providing updates and insights on the livestock and poultry program. - Abide by IRC personnel policies and regulations, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in animal science, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field. - Minimum of 2-3 years of practical experience in livestock and poultry management, with a focus on community-based projects. - Demonstrated expertise in animal housing, feeds and feeding, breeds and breeding, disease management, and livestock marketing. - Proven experience in conducting effective and engaging training sessions, particularly in the context of Farmers Field Schools (FFS). - Ability to evaluate the knowledge and skills of beneficiaries who have received training, ensuring the training approach is accurate and impactful. - Enthusiasm for engaging with rural communities and marginalized urban households, with a commitment to improving livelihood opportunities. - Background or qualification in agriculture, with a sound understanding of agricultural systems and practices. - Willingness to travel within regions and to other areas for training sessions. - Effective communication skills in both Dari and Pashto, both verbally and in writing. - Good level of literacy and numeracy, with proficiency in computer skills being an asset. - Understanding of small business management and labor market dynamics, particularly in the context of livestock and poultry farming. - Self-motivated individual with strong persuasion skills, capable of maintaining relationships and working independently. - Sensitivity to gender issues and a commitment to promoting gender-inclusive practices. - Experience in establishing linkages between beneficiaries and local markets to generate income. - Familiarity with biosecurity measures and considerations in the construction and rehabilitation of stables and coops. - Experience participating in procurement processes related to livestock, ensuring the procurement of healthy animals. - Strong skills in maintaining clear and organized documentation of training sessions, expenses, and outcomes. - Ability to develop curriculums, manuals, and agendas for effective training programs. - Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative working environment. - Ability to adapt to various field contexts and respond effectively to emerging challenges. - Experience in training and mentoring interns in the principles of Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and practical aspects of livestock and poultry management. - Active participation in internal and external meetings, representing the livestock and poultry management program. - Commitment to abide by IRC personnel policies and regulations.