On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Dairy Development Executive to work in Kisii, Kenya.

KEY DUTIES & 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 Pearl on matters of milk supply;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Diploma in either Food Science, General Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology

Minimum of 2 years of experience

Knowledgeable in computers

Reporting and presentation

Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management

• 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 Pearl on matters of milk supply;

• Knowledgeable in computers
• Reporting and presentation
• Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management

• Diploma in either Food Science, General Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology
• Minimum of 2 years of experience