Extension Officer
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Job Title:
Extension Officer
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Job Type:
Contract
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Location:
Kaduna and Zaria
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Date:
February 05, 2025
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Pullus Africa is seeking an Extension Offi cer to provide critical support to farmers and enhance poultry farming practices. This role will involve direct interaction with farmers, providing education, training and on-site assistance to improve poultry production systems. The Extension Offi cer will collaborate with farmers to optimize farming practices and contribute to the overall productivity and profi tability of their operations.
Job Type : Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular visits to farmers’ locations to provide extension support and guidance on poultry farming practices.
- Educate farmers on best practices in breeding, rearing, health management, and disease prevention for poultry farming.
- Assess existing poultry production systems and provide recommendations for improvements in biosecurity, housing, feeding, and waste management.
- Organize and deliver training sessions and workshops on topics such as poultry nutrition, feed formulation, and feed management.
- Collaborate with farmers to develop tailored feeding programs based on their production goals and available resources.
- Monitor and evaluate farmers’ operations, identifying areas that require additional support or intervention.
- Assist the Extension Manager in designing training schedules and developing educational materials and curriculum.
- Facilitate farmers’ access to credit and fi nancing options, including guidance on loan application processes and fi nancial management.
- Keep up to date with the latest advancements in poultry farming and share relevant information with farmers to boost their productivity and profi tability.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of farm profi les, visits, training sessions, and extension services provided.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Animal Science, or a related fi eld. A certifi cation in poultry farming or extension services is a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural extension work, preferably within poultry farming.
- Strong communication skills, ability to educate and train farmers, excellent problem-solving abilities, and profi ciency in using digital tools for record-keeping.
- Must reside in Kaduna or Zaria.
