Regional Dairy Livestock Development Officer

Fao; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Afghanistan seeks a Regional Livestock Assistant to support integrated dairy and livestock development across Gardez and Kandahar. You will train farmers, coordinate vaccination campaigns, and help implement nutrition and extension programs.

The role requires collaboration with regional teams, data collection and analysis, and engagement with cooperatives to improve milk production and market linkages. This six-month initial assignment offers potential extension based on needs and

Qualifications

• Degree in veterinary science or livestock production.
• Minimum 5 years livestock/veterinary experience; UN/INGO a plus.
• English plus Dari/ Pashto; Afghan nationality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with farmers to improve livestock practices.
• Conduct training on livestock management and health care.
• Coordinate vaccination programs to prevent diseases.
• Develop dairy value chains and marketing strategies.

Skills

Livestock production

Dairy farming

Training farmers

Vaccination campaigns

Data collection

Agricultural extension

Education

Bachelor’s degree in veterinary science / livestock production or related field

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Job description

FAO Afghanistan seeks a Regional Livestock Assistant to support integrated dairy and livestock development across Gardez and Kandahar. You will train farmers, coordinate vaccination campaigns, and help implement nutrition and extension programs.

The role requires collaboration with regional teams, data collection and analysis, and engagement with cooperatives to improve milk production and market linkages. This six-month initial assignment offers potential extension based on needs and