Artificial Insemination Officer at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Job Summary:

• The Artificial Insemination Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring artificial insemination activities across project implementation states to ensure success and support the ALDDN farmer cooperatives and other selected integrated farms participating in the artificial insemination intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

Artificial Insemination Planning and Implementation:

• Assist in identifying and evaluating prospective AI farmers/Integrated farms to ensure adherence to selection criteria across the participating state(s).
• Support the artificial insemination lead in the sensitization of the farmers/integrated farms on artificial insemination intervention.
• Conduct field supervision and oversight functions at every stage of AI intervention.
• Support in the procurement of A.I inputs such as hormones, semen, liquid nitrogen and other A.I inputs.
• Support pregnancy diagnosis of artificially inseminated cows
• Oversee the artificially inseminated cows to ensure pregnancy retention and high calving rate.
• Support training and capacity building of Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs) and participating farmers.
• Periodic field/farm visits to promote knowledge sharing, which will eventually enhance the skills of participating farmers in the management of the artificially inseminated cows and the calves that will be calved.
• Any other activity as requested by your direct line supervisor.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Train participating farmers on good husbandry practices and facilitate the training of trainer sessions for Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs) on critical topics such as synchronisation, insemination, semen handling, business development etc.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Monitor the progress of activity implementation at the field level.
• Collect timely data on the number of cows inseminated, cow ID/Tag No, the insemination dates, expected calving dates etc.
• Prepare periodic field reports and participate in review meetings.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate input supply (semen, hormones, liquid nitrogen)
• Engagement with the artificial insemination service providers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, or related field (a diploma with strong field experience may be considered).
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in artificial insemination implementation, livestock extension services, or rural agriculture programs.
• Familiarity with the agricultural landscape and pastoral systems in Northern Nigeria.
• Experience working with rural communities and smallholder farmers.
• Knowledge of local languages (e.g., Hausa, Fulfulde) is a strong advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong practical knowledge of artificial insemination implementation and proven record of successful AI program.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in rural environments.
• Basic data collection and reporting skills (Excel, mobile survey tools, etc.).
• Commitment to improving rural livelihoods and livestock resilience.