Livestock Training Officer Job in Kenya

Livestock Training Officer

Job Summary

The livestock training officer will be responsible in conducting livestock training to farm shop franchisees, farm shop agro-vet attendants and farmers within farm shop franchisees network. He/she will be involved in livestock demonstration set up and management, participate in farmer’s clinic days, farmers field schools and farm shop promotional events. Key Duties & Responsibilities

To provide livestock training to Farm Shop franchisees and shop assistantsParticipate in promotional events, farmers field schools and farmer’s clinicsProvide technical input on the set up of livestock demonstration farms and train farmers the best practices during farmers field schools events Support field agents in farmer groups visits and trainingAdvise management and franchisees on livestock product suppliersStandards of Performance and BehaviorHonesty, integrity and transparency in dealings with stakeholders and clients.Analytical and pro active attitude towards problem solvingProfessional conduct in all operational mattersBachelor’s degree in animal production and 1 year working experience dealing with small scale farmers. Diploma/certificate in animal health assistant from AHIT or from any other recognized institution of higher learning and 1-2 years of experience working with small holder farmers.Fluent English and SwahiliAnalytical and writing skills Communication and interpersonal skills Use of MS Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook Send CV and remuneration requirement to jobs@farmshop.co.ke with the subject line “Livestock Training Officer” by 31 January, 2014.