Animal Husbandry Supervisor at SOS Children's Villages Nigeria

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.