Animal Husbandry Supervisor at SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria

SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, non-governmental, non-political, social development organization which focuses on the child’s development into a self-supporting and contributing member of society. Recognizing the role of the child in his/her own development, as well as the role of his/her family, community, state and other service providers, we work together with all relevant stakeholders to find the most appropriate response to the situation of children at risk of losing parental care and those without parental care.

In Nigeria, SOS Children’s Villages (SOS CV Nigeria) has been active since 1973 and has presence in Lagos, Ogun State, Abuja, Plateau State, Oyo State, Kaduna State, Borno State and Edo State. Over the past years, we have provided quality child care and protection to orphaned and abandoned children that grow up in SOS Children’ Villages Alternative Care and Family Strengthening Programmes.

SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Animal Husbandry Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

• The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising of livestock.
• He/She will monitor animal care, maintenance, or breeding; or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.
• He/She will train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
• He/She will ensure feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
• Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees’ time records, and animal treatment.
• Establish work schedules and procedures.
• Plan budgets and arrange for purchase of animals, feed, or supplies.
• Consult with the Project Manager to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• HND/BSC Degree in animal production, veterinary sciences with specialization in ruminants breeding and production or any related field;
• Relevant experience in the production and animal breeding technical assistance programmes or projects;
• Relevant experience in food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development

Minimum of 5 years similar proven experience within an INGO

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