Project Officer – Livestock

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Reports to: Project Coordinator - SRM

Location: Rhino Camp

Purpose of the Position:

The Project Officer - Livestock will provide technical implementation and field-level support of climate-smart livestock production and management interventions under the SRM component of the WFP Integrated program. The position will focus on improving livestock productivity, animal health, food security, nutrition, household incomes, and resilience among refugee and host communities through sustainable and climate-resilient livestock production systems. 

The Project Officer - Livestock Officer will work closely with district personnel (Vertinary Officer, Agriculture officer, community development officer), livelihood officers, extension workers, livestock farmers, community animal health workers, local authorities, and other stakeholders to promote good livestock husbandry practices, disease prevention and control, pasture management, and climate adaptation strategies. The Job holder will ensure activities are approved, implemented, monitored and reported according to agreed project plans. The job holder will be a thought leader, driving continuous improvement in the project through their technical expertise, facilitation of learning and innovation. S/He will report according to agreed project plans in line with the donor and World Vision Uganda (WVU) policies. The job holder will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, and supervise Community Based Trainers.

Key Result Areas:

Technical Program Implementation and sustainability.

• Lead the implementation of climate-smart livestock production interventions within project target areas.
• Promote sustainable livestock production systems that enhance resilience to climate change and environmental shocks.
• Support beneficiary households in improving livestock management practices, including feeding, breeding, housing, and animal welfare.
• Promote improved livestock breeds and climate-resilient livestock technologies where appropriate.
• Support establishment of fodder production systems, pasture development, and feed conservation initiatives.
• Facilitate livestock-based livelihood activities aimed at increasing household income and food security.

Animal Health and Disease Management

• Support livestock disease surveillance, prevention, and control activities.
• Coordinate livestock vaccination, deworming, and treatment campaigns in collaboration with veterinary authorities.
• Train farmers on basic animal health management and biosecurity practices.
• Promote early detection and reporting of livestock disease outbreaks.
• Strengthen community-based animal health service delivery systems

Capacity Building and Community Engagement

• Conduct training and extension services for livestock farmers, farmer groups, and community animal health workers.
• Support the formation and strengthening of livestock producer groups and cooperatives.
• Facilitate farmer field schools, demonstration activities, and knowledge-sharing events.
• Promote participation of women, youth, refugees, and vulnerable households in livestock interventions.
• Support integrated livestock development interventions targeting refugee and host communities.
• Promote social cohesion through joint livestock and livelihood activities.
• Work closely with refugee settlement management structures and local government authorities to ensure effective implementation.
• Ensure equitable access to project resources and services for all targeted beneficiaries.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Conduct routine field monitoring and provide technical support to beneficiaries.
• Collect, analyze, and report project data related to livestock interventions.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, best practices, and project achievements.
• Support project assessments, evaluations, and learning activities

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with District Veterinary Officers, local government departments, NGOs, community-based organizations, and development partners.
• Participate in livestock sector coordination meetings and technical working groups.
• Build partnerships that enhance project impact and sustainability.

Compliance and Safeguarding

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and government livestock management guidelines.
• Integrate environmental sustainability, climate adaptation, gender equality, and safeguarding principles into project activities.
• Promote responsible livestock production practices that minimize environmental degradation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from a recognized institution.
• Additional training or certification in Animal Production, Animal Health, Veterinary Extension, Livestock Management, or Climate Smart Agriculture will be an added advantage. 
• Broad knowledge and understanding of resilience and self-reliance interventions.
• At least three (3) years’ experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience implementing livestock, food security, resilience, or livelihoods projects.
• Experience providing livestock extension services and farmer capacity-building programs.
• Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian organizations, government agencies, or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage.
• Experience of data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing
• Capacity in relationship management/networking, and coordination is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to program design.
• Proven facilitation skills and track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
• Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, innovativeness, creativity, reliability and dependable
• Team player, Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a Valid Riding license attached to this application.
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English. Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is an added advantage.
• Must be a Practicing Christian and an ACTIVE member of the Church.

Advert start date: 11th August, 2026.

Advert end date: 19th August, 2026.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only