JOB TITLE: DAIRY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER About this Job Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client in the manufacturing Industry, we are looking for a competent , skilled, and experienced Dairy Development Officer to work in Nyamira, Bomet, Kericho, Uasin Gishu & Nandi Kenya.
Job Summary The overall purpose of the job is to provide extension/advisory services to dairy farmers for enhanced and sustainable strategies for increased quality milk production as well as act as liaison between the dairy farmers and the company Key Roles and Responsibilities Support the farmers in the implementation of best practices in their farms – conservation of the pastures/fodder, establishing of the pastures/fodder, feeding routines, milk safety, and hygiene practices, disease control, farm planning.
Assist farmers in keeping track of expenses incurred for their farms so they can assess how profitable the farm is and pinpoint areas where costs can be reduced and stock.
Support in the management of the young stock to reduce calf mortality.
Act as the liaison between the farmers and HCL on matters of milk supply.
Recommend and participate in recruitment and onboarding of new dairy farmers – small-scale, big-scale, individual farmers.
Handle farmers' questions and complaints related to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm management.
Mobilise farmers for training on disease control, breeding, and hygiene.
Continuous monitoring of farmers to make sure they are compliant with the expected milk production standards.
Communicate with farmers regularly to understand their concerns/complaints and provide relevant solutions and escalate to the manager where necessary.
Conduct field surveys to collect farmers' views and expectations and submit the raw data to the manager for analysis.
Responsible for delivery of incentives to the farmers and sensitization on proper use – pasture seeds, milk cans, weighing scales, etc.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required Diploma in either Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology Minimum of 2 years of experience Competencies Technical & Behavioural competencies Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management Communication Problem-solving Listening Customer care Adaptability Reporting and presentation Organizational and project management skills Responsibility for finances and physical assets The job holder has responsibility for equipment (motorbikes) and has no finances or stock except for the work tools and stocks assigned.
Decision-making The job holder has no final authority on key decisions in the department other than routine decisions related to execution of work Information The jobholder has no access to confidential information.
The job requires normal level of confidentiality Working Conditions Working Environment: The jobholder is exposed to noticeable disagreeable conditions.
Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to the risk of falls and accidents- moderate Application procedure: Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
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