Artificial Insemination Specialist at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

​​​​​​​Job Summary

• The Feed and Fodder Technical Officer is responsible for overseeing and supporting fodder production activities across project implementation states, working directly with ALDDN Farmers’ Cooperatives and Commercial Fodder Producer (CFPs) timprove cultivation, processing (hay/silage), and management techniques. This role involves hands-on training, capacity building, and promoting best practices in pasture and fodder management tenhance animal feed quality and productivity, and facilitating market linkages for product offtake.

Key Responsibilities

Fodder Production Planning and Implementation:

• Support mapping and identification of suitable fodder plots across the participating state(s).
• Inspect the identified sites for fodder cultivation, considering climate, soil, and water availability.
• Conduct field supervision and oversight functions at every stage of the production cycle.
• Promote cultivation of climate-resilient and high-yield fodder species (e.g., Napier grass, Brachiaria, Stylosanthes, cowpea, etc.).
• Guide farmers on fodder conservation methods such as silage and haymaking.
• Support the team in developing the strategic business plan, production plan, work plan, analyzing and reporting technical results, and assisting with upscaling and downscaling of project outputs.
• Periodic field/farm visits tpromote knowledge sharing, which will eventually enhance the skills of participating farmers in fodder and forage cultivation and management through assistance and vigilance of Private Sector Entrepreneurs (PSE) for fodder in the locality.
• Any other activity as requested by your direct line supervisor.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Train farmers and extension workers on best practices in fodder production, storage, and utilization.
• Develop training materials and organize field days for participating cooperative farmers and CFPs.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Monitor the progress of implementation of activities at the field level.
• Collect timely data on yield, adoption rates, and impact on livestock productivity and economics of production.
• Prepare periodic field reports and participate in review meetings.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate input supply (seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, etc.) and link farmers tmarkets or livestock owners needing fodder.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy, or related field (a diploma with strong field experience may be considered).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fodder production, livestock extension, 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 forage and pasture management.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability twork independently in rural and semi-arid environments.
• Basic data collection and reporting skills (Excel, mobile survey tools, etc.).
• Commitment timproving rural livelihoods and livestock resilience.