Livestock Officer at Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative (DHCBI)

Job Title: Livestock Officer

Job Summary

• The Livestock Officer will play a key role in implementing DHCBI’s livestock support interventions, with a focus on sustainable livestock management, animal health, and improved livelihoods.
• The officer will oversee livestock-related activities, provide technical support to beneficiaries, and ensure quality standards in all areas of the program.
• This position involves extensive community engagement, training, capacity building, and collaboration with local government and veterinary services.

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation:

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livestock activities, including restocking, feed distribution, and provision of veterinary inputs.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of livestock support services in line with project plans and donor requirements.

Beneficiary Training and Capacity Building:

• Conduct regular training on animal husbandry, livestock disease prevention, nutrition, and climate-resilient feeding techniques.
• Deliver culturally relevant training, tailored to the needs and practices of target communities.

Hydroponic Fodder Production:

• Introduce hydroponic techniques for sustainable fodder production.
• Lead practical training sessions on setting up and managing hydroponic systems for livestock feed.
• Monitor adoption and effectiveness of hydroponic practices among beneficiaries.

Technical Support:

• Provide ongoing guidance to beneficiaries on animal care, disease prevention, vaccination, and productivity enhancement.
• Identify and address livestock-related challenges in the field through regular visits and consultations.

Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, and local institutions.
• Promote sustainable livestock management and animal welfare practices at the community level.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Track animal health and productivity outcomes.
• Ensure systematic data collection, documentation, and reporting of all livestock and hydroponic activities.
• Work with the M&E team to evaluate program performance and impact.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Coordinate with local veterinary services for animal health interventions, including vaccination and treatment.
• Collaborate with the FSL team to ensure an integrated approach to livelihoods and food security.
• Participate in livestock-related coordination platforms and sector working groups.

Compliance, Safeguarding, and Representation:

• Ensure adherence to DHCBI’s policies, WFP standards, and national livestock and veterinary regulations.
• Represent DHCBI in community meetings, sector coordination, and external forums related to livestock support.
• Promote the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) within project activities and communities.
• Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, and humanitarian accountability.

Gender Equality and Inclusion:

• Promote gender-equitable access to training, resources, and opportunities.
• Ensure that livestock programming is inclusive and responsive to the specific needs of women, men, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Create a respectful and inclusive work environment that values diversity and protects the dignity of all individuals.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in livestock management, animal husbandry, or related fields in humanitarian or development settings.
• Previous experience working in remote or conflict-affected areas is a strong asset.

Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in livestock health, disease management, nutrition, and hydroponic systems.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse cultural contexts.

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with WFP/FAO or other donor-funded livestock programs is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English and local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri) is preferred.
• Willingness to work in challenging field environments.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 20th June, 2025. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://dhcbi.org/

Notes

• DHCBI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applications on the basis of merit—regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or background.
• We adhere to the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• Ensure you follow all instructions strictly to be considered.