INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS

The Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART) is a Public-Private Partnership research institution. GART wishes to invite applications for the following vacant position at its Livestock Development Centre in Batoka.

(1)  LIVESTOCK RESEARCH OFFICER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Senior Livestock Research Officer, the Livestock Research Officer shall;

i.  Participate and provide expertise in Adaptive and Applied Research and Development of Smallholder Livestock Systems

ii. Participate in the generation and implementation of Smallholder livestock development strategies

iii. Supervise Livestock Research Technicians

iv.  Contribute to Livestock Technology dissemination through Scientific Publications, Field days and fairs, and  the GART website

v. Provide Motivational training to farmers and students under the GART Foresight program

vi. In partnership with key staff, establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholder institutions

vii. Any other livestock research and development related work as assigned by the senior livestock research officer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications

i. A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or equivalent from a reputable University.

ii. A least with 3 years experience  in Livestock  Research or Production

iii.  Ability to develop and implement protocols for livestock research and development

iv. Experience in livestock breeding will be an added advantage

v. Conversant with quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection  and analysis

vi. Demonstrated competency in Project Planning

vii. Motivated and a team player

viii. Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners

ix. Must be familiar with the various players and linkages within the livestock sector in Zambia