RE-ADVERTISEMENT: AGRI-VETERINARY OFFICER

 RE-ADVERTISEMENT - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- AGRI-VETERINARY OFFICER

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization to which all SOS Children’s Villages including SOS Children’s Villages Somalia Association is affiliated. SOS Children’s Villages Somalia has officially been working in Somalia since 1985. SOS is currently working in 134 countries worldwide. We are committed to the welfare of children – often throughout the whole of their childhood, and to strengthening families and communities as a preventive measure in the fight against abandonment and social neglect. We also run education and health facilities. With the SOS Children’s Village concept, the organization pioneered a family approach to the long-term care of orphaned and abandoned children. SOS Children’s Villages upholds child protection policy, and our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children and youth from abuse. SOS Children’s Villages Somalia current works in three regions; Banadir Regions (Heliwa, Wadajir, Dharkenley and Dayninle districts) southwest-state (Baidoa and Hudur) Hirshabelle State (Jowhar & Balcad)

SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below position

Position Title: Agri-Veterinary officer  

Reporting To: FS Manager                                                   

Location: Mogadishu but frequently travelling to Afgoi,Balcad and Jowhar

JOB SUMMARY

The Agri-Veterinary Officer will spearhead the design and implementation of agricultural and animal health interventions. This role involves collaborating closely with field teams, community members, and partners to enhance food security and income generation. The officer will provide both technical and managerial leadership for all agricultural and veterinary aspects of the NORAD-funded program. The position ensures the effective delivery of livestock and crop production services, builds local capacity, and supports climate-adaptive and sustainable practices in line with the program's goals. This role is crucial for ensuring the health of livestock, which directly impacts food security and agricultural productivity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1.   Technical support Agricultural and Veterinary Services

• Promote integrated crop-livestock systems to boost productivity and sustainability.
• Support farmers in climate-smart agriculture practices.
• Engage in research to improve veterinary practices and animal production.
• Assist in the distribution of agricultural inputs (seeds, tools, fertilizers).
• Advise on soil fertility, crop rotation, and pest/disease management.
• Conduct diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination of livestock against common diseases.
• Provide training and extension services to farmers on animal health, nutrition, breeding, and disease control.
• Conduct health assessments and diagnose diseases in livestock.
•  Implement vaccination programs and disease control measures.
• Monitor livestock disease outbreaks and report to relevant authorities.

2.   Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

• Conduct training workshops for farmers and agricultural workers.
• Mapping capacity needs assessment of the different stakeholders involving in agricultural and livestock.
• Conduct and organize regular farm field schools and structured awareness sessions.
• Train community-based animal health workers (CAHWs) and support their supervision in carrying out designated activities.
• Facilitate participatory needs assessments and baseline surveys.

3.   Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

·         Develop indicators and tools for tracking the impact of livestock/agricultural interventions.

·         Ensure timely and quality reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly).

·         Document best practices and lessons learned.

·         Maintain accurate records of services provided, animals treated, and training sessions conducted.

·         Contribute to project reports and documentation of success stories and lessons learned.

·         Assist in impact assessments and post-intervention monitoring

1.   QUALIFICATION AND JOB COMPETENCIES

·         Candidate must have bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Animal Science, or Agriculture.

·         Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in veterinary and agricultural program management, preferably in Experience in humanitarian or development settings, preferably in pastoralist areas.

·         Knowledge of common livestock diseases and their treatment.

·         Familiarity with pastoralist/agro-pastoralist systems and climate resilience approaches.  

·         Strong knowledge of livestock production systems and sustainable agriculture.

·         Proven team leadership and project management skills.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication and training skills in English; local language skills an asset

1.1.      Core Competencies and Skills

·         Field-based livestock and agricultural extension skills.

·         Problem-solving and community engagement capabilities.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

·         Commitment to humanitarian principles and animal welfare

2.   Child Safeguarding Policy:

SOS Children’s Villages organization is committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, is expected that every individual who joins with SOS Children’s Villages Somalia understand his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe.

1.   Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should send their applications with a CV and scanned copies of your academic and professional certificates indicating telephone numbers and three referees to: this email [email protected] Indicating with subject line of the position.

The closing date is. 15th July 2025

Competent Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.