14 Field Officers – Poultry Production at Mkojera Company Limited

14 Field Officers – Poultry Production at Mkojera Company Limited

Field Officers – Poultry Production – 14 Posts

Mkojera Company Limited

Mkojera Company Limited is a recognized leader in poultry farming consultancies, specializing in delivering innovative poultry improvement solutions tailored to the needs of rural communities. Our extensive expertise encompasses poultry management, hatchery oversight, parent stock breeding, and the provision of veterinary supplies.

Mkojera Company Limited is a Tanzanian-owned company, compliant with the local company regulations as per Regulation 3 of the Petroleum (Local Content) Regulations of 2017. The company is legally registered with the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) under Registration Number 92934, with a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) 120-028-936, and is duly registered with the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) under service provider certificate number LSSP-2025-3-2405.

The proposed project by Mkojera Company Limited seeks to implement a transformative

Poultry Production Program under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Livelihood

Restoration Program-Poultry Services (LRP-4). This initiative is designed to empower ProjectAffected Households (PAHs) across 231 villages in eight regions. The goal of the project is to support PAHs in improving and diversifying their livelihoods by increasing food sources and generating household income through small-scale and sustainable poultry production. The project seeks to enhance household productivity, profitability, and resilience, thereby promoting livelihood stability and improving nutritional standards for project-affected households.

To achieve the program goal, the applicants will be required to work closely with Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), EACOP field teams, Project-Affected Households (PAHs), vulnerable PAHs, and other stakeholders. The applicants should possess a hard-working spirit, be ethical, committed to community development, adhere to the code of conduct, and be willing to comply with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE ) requirements.

JOB TITLE: Field Officer – Poultry Production (14 Position)

PROGRAM: Poultry Production

DUTY STATION: Field Base (assigned zones within the district/regions)

REPORTS TO: Zonal Training and Coordination Lead

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Consultancy

LOCATION: Kahama, Igunga, Nzega, Kondoa, Singida, Iramba, Mkalama, Chemba.

Purpose of the Role

To provide extension services, technical support, and field-level implementation of poultry production interventions across assigned communities. The Field Officer ensures Community Animal Helath workers(CAHWS) and smallholder PAHs adopt improved poultry husbandry practices, deliver quality data, and achieve program production targets, along Strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, and strict adherence to the code of ethics.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Extension Activities

• Act as the frontline extension officer for poultry farmers, providing routine advisory services and hands-on technical assistance.
• Conduct scheduled household and on-farm visits to diagnose production challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Deliver one-on-one coaching and mentorship to promote the adoption of improved technologies and best practices.
• Work closely with government livestock extension officers to ensure coordinated service delivery at the village and ward levels.

Technical Poultry Training & Capacity Building

• Conduct training on poultry housing, brooding, feeding, health care, and biosecurity.
• Train PAHs on the basics of improved poultry production and management.
• Encourage proper record-keeping and a “farming as a business” mindset.

Field Implementation & Monitoring

• Distribute chicks, feeds, vaccines, and equipment, and monitor utilization.
• Track flock performance (growth, mortality, egg/bird output) and early warning signs of disease.
• Report technical issues and respond promptly to emerging challenges.

PAHs Mobilization & Group Strengthening

• Mobilize and organize beneficiaries into Poultry Producer Groups.
• Facilitate group meetings, exposure visits, exchange learning, and peer-to-peer support.
• Strengthen group leadership and governance.

Market and Input Linkages

• Link PAHs to service providers and input suppliers (e.g. hatcheries, feed mills, agro-vet shops).
• Support aggregation and collective marketing of products.
• Promote commercialization and enterprise growth.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect accurate field data on training, production, and inputs.
• Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Submit timely daily/weekly/monthly reports to the Zonal Coordinator.

Coordination & Representation

• Liaise with village leaders, livestock officers, NGOs, and partners.
• Represent the program during local events, visits, and stakeholder forums.
• Ensure compliance with technical and operational procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in animal health, animal science, livestock production, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and spoken) is essential; fluency in other local languages, such as Maa, Kisukuma, Taturu, and others, is essential.
• Strong experience working with rural households.
• Strong practical knowledge of poultry production.
• Experience working with rural smallholders.

Key Competencies

• Strong extension advisory skills.
• Practical poultry production knowledge.
• Community mobilization & facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and field-oriented.
• Experience working with rural households.

Note to applicants:

• The project duration is initially 11 months, subject to performance.
• All applications are to be submitted through the email provided below.
• People from special groups in the community or individuals with special needs who have qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Note to applicants:

• The project duration is initially 11 months, subject to performance.
• All applications are to be submitted through the email provided below.
• People from special groups in the community or individuals with special needs who have qualifications are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

For interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, please send your application, cover letter, and CV with a maximum of 3 pages) to the hiring manager at hr.mkojera@gmail.com

The deadline for applications is two weeks from 28th August 2025

In your cover letter, indicate why you should be considered for the job, where you currently live at the moment, which district you prefer to work in, your current net daily salary, and your expected daily net pay rate. In the email subject line, please indicate the position and district where you desire to be placed.Job search engine

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the submission deadline, please know that your application was not successful. 14 Field Officers – Poultry Production at Mkojera Company Limited

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