Livestock Extension Officer
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a Livestock Extension Officer in Herat, Afghanistan, to manage dairy and livestock programs for smallholder farmers.
- Role
- Livestock Extension Officer
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Herat, Afghanistan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
World Vision is seeking a Livestock Extension Officer in Herat, Afghanistan, to manage and implement technical aspects of dairy and livestock programs. The role involves providing training on livestock health, feed production, and milk processing while coordinating with local stakeholders and service providers. The successful candidate will supervise community-based facilitators and work within the food security sector.
What you'll do
- Provide technical services on livestock health management and feed production
- Train beneficiaries on livestock rearing and medicine usage
- Coordinate with local stakeholders like the Department of Agriculture
- Monitor and report on project activities and data collection
- Supervise Community Based Facilitators
- Facilitate formation of community self-help groups
What it takes
- Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary or Animal Husbandry (Master's preferred)
- 2 years experience in livestock projects
- Fluency in Dari, Pashtu, and English
- Knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes
- Experience in climate smart agriculture
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Herat province with regular travel required to various districts.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary and benefits are not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications needed?
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary or Animal Husbandry, 2 years of experience in livestock projects, and fluency in Dari, Pashtu, and skills in English.
When is the application deadline?
The job posting does not specify an application deadline.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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