Breeding Technical Coordinator – Poultry at Feed Avenue Ltd

Missions & activities

Main missions    

• Technical Breeding Support & Farm Advisory
• Breed Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis
• Stakeholder & Key Account Relations
• Market Support & Business Development

Details of each mission    

Technical Breeding Support & Farm Advisory

• Serve as the primary technical expert for Novogen layer breeds in Nigeria, advising breeder farmers and layer producers on breed management, rearing protocols, and performance optimisation.
• Conduct regular farm visits to evaluate flock health, biosecurity standards, feeding regimes, and environmental management, providing actionable technical recommendations.
• Deliver structured technical training and on-farm coaching to breeder farm managers and staff on Novogen’s breed-specific management guidelines and global best practices. 
• Diagnose production challenges on breeder and commercial farms, and develop practical intervention plans to restore or improve performance outcomes.
• Liaise with Novogen’s international technical teams to escalate complex issues and access breed-specific guidance and updated production protocols.
• Act as Novogen’s technical representative and credible breed authority in the Nigerian poultry industry.
• Collaborate with Feed Avenue management on technical reporting, programme planning, and operational matters.

Breed Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis

• Systematically collect, record, and analyse field data on flock performance metrics including egg production rates, feed conversion, mortality, body weight, and uniformity across all assigned farms.
• Compare on-farm results against Novogen’s breed standards and performance targets, identifying variances and generating technical reports with corrective recommendations.

Stakeholder & Key Account Relations

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key breeder farmers, farm managers, veterinarians, and strategic partners grounded in technical credibility and consistent service delivery.
• Ensure farm satisfaction through structured visit schedules, technical follow-ups, and transparent performance reviews that demonstrate Novogen breed value.
• Provide technical input to support supply discussions, ensuring breed recommendations and flock placement plans are grounded in scientific and practical knowledge.
• Resolve farm technical issues and performance concerns promptly, professionally, and with evidence-based solutions.

Market Support & Business Development

• Support the identification of new farm placements and market opportunities by providing technical assessments of farm readiness and breed suitability.
• Contribute technical content to promotional materials, farm demonstrations, and industry events that position Novogen as the preferred layer breed in the Nigerian market.
• Conduct farm evaluations and provide evidence-based recommendations that improve flock productivity, reduce costs, and demonstrate the commercial value of the Novogen breed.
• Monitor Nigerian poultry market trends, competitor breed activity, and farmer needs, providing structured intelligence reports to management to inform business strategy.

Skills required for the position

Theorical and practical knowledges    

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of proven technical experience in poultry production, layer breeding management, or livestock advisory roles.
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Direct hands-on experience working with breeder farms or commercial layer operations is essential.

Technical and methodological know-how    

• Deep technical knowledge of layer poultry production systems, including breeder flock management, rearing, egg production cycles, nutrition, biosecurity, and flock health.
• Strong command of poultry genetics, breed performance standards, key production indicators, and the ability to interpret and apply breed management manuals.
• Proven practical field experience conducting farm visits, diagnosing production problems, and advising farm managers and production teams on corrective measures.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian poultry industry landscape, including key production regions, farm structures, common challenges, and the regulatory environment.
• Ability to produce structured technical reports, farm visit summaries, and performance analyses with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to design and deliver on-farm technical training programmes and breed management coaching adapted to varying farmer skill levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret field performance data, and translate findings into actionable technical guidance for farm teams.
• Basic commercial awareness and understanding of market development, with the ability to support business growth through technical credibility rather than direct sales.

Behavioural skills    

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret production data, identify root causes of performance gaps, and recommend practical solutions.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently in a start-up market environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Patient, methodical, and detail-oriented approach to farm problem diagnosis, with a constructive and farmer-centred communication style.
• Genuine passion for poultry science and commitment to continuous technical learning, with the ability to represent Novogen’s technical expertise confidently in the field.

Key Success Factors for the Role

• Establishing deep technical credibility and trust with breeder farmers and industry partners through consistent, high-quality advisory support.
• Measurable improvement in on-farm performance metrics (egg production, flock uniformity, mortality rates) across assigned breeder and commercial farms.
• Consistent delivery of timely, accurate, and actionable technical farm reports that inform management decisions and demonstrate Novogen breed value.
• Effective collaboration with Novogen’s international technical teams and Feed Avenue management to ensure alignment between global breed standards and on-the-ground Nigerian operations.