Animal Husbandry Supervisor Vacancy at SOS Children's Villages Nigeria


Posted on: Wed 25-08-2021

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Animal Husbandry Supervisor

Location: Ogun

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

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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