ABOUT IMPULS AFRICA
Impuls Africa (IA) is a well-established company that specializes in integrated agricultural services, including consultancy, capacity building, market linkages, and technical extension on various programs like Climate Smart Agriculture, Regenerative Farming, and Animal Breeding. The company also is also a trusted supplier of agricultural inputs in Zambia and Malawi. With an impressive track record of 56 years in the Zambian agricultural sector, IA has a skilled team with expertise in horticulture, apiculture, and livestock value chains. Our significant contribution has been creating market linkages and providing training to smallholder farmers, supported by various donor programs with the aim of providing small holder farmers and agri-businesses with sustainable practices and enhanced income streams.

JOB SUMMARY
IA is seeking a motivated and skilled Livestock Extension Officer for Western Province. The company therefore invites applications from suitable qualified candidates to fill the position of Livestock Extension Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide husbandry extension
• Carry out herd health practices including vaccinations
• Train farmers in animal husbandry
• Register farmers on digital platform
• Monitor and Evaluation
• Undertaking any other responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full grade 12 certificate
• A candidate with a Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Agriculture is preferable, but candidates with more than 3 years’ work experience will also be considered.
• Must be computer literate with better skills in MS applications i.e., Excel, Word, Power point
• Mature and responsible individual
• Speak, read and write in Lozi and English

OTHER SKILLS

• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good communicator, able to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Stable personality with passion for livestock and farmers
• Team player able to work with minimum supervision
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Fast leaner and easy to adapt to new environments