Position Overview: The Field Officer’s role is to carry out the day-to-day running of project field activities. S/he will be responsible for implementing activities including community mobilization, training, progress monitoring, providing technical support and reporting on activities in alignment with monthly work plans. The Field Officers will report to the Project Coordinator

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in the farmer mobilization/recruitment with the support of extension staff
• Strengthen group governance for improved management of the dairy enterprise Facilitate local learning events /exchange visits to lead farmers and projects
• Facilitate farmers training in dairy management practices i.e., Milk Hygiene, Pasture production and Preservation-Silage Making, group Savings and Credit Scheme Provide farmer support in herd health Management i.e, scheduled vaccinations, deworming, tick control etc.
• Report on trainings done, follow up support provided and on-farm production Document success stories, support preparation of progress reports Represent the project at local stakeholder engagements

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Animal Production, Animal Health from a recognized institution with at least 3 years’ relevant field experience. Strong organizational skills
• Activate Windows Demonstrated written and oral fluency in English and local language in the targeted project area

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Animal Production, Animal Health from a recognized institution with at least 3 years’ relevant field experience.
• Strong organizational skills Demonstrated written and oral fluency in English and local language in the targeted project area

Desired Abilities
• Ability to travel away from home at short notice and for long periods Flexible and able to work independently to meet deadlines Assertive, cautious in resolving group conflicts
• Enthusiastic, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish priorities and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to ride motorbike (licensed)

Location: Choma, Chibombo, Chongwe
Contract: Annual Renewable on performance)