Who We Are
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.
UGA Livestock Officer
Location: Nakivale/ Kyangwali
Purpose of the Role.
The Livestock Officer will lead technical support for climate-smart livestock value chains, including smallholder poultry, piggery, small ruminants, and aquaculture, where relevant, as well as feed formulation, animal housing, husbandry, disease prevention, and livestock-based livelihood resilience.
Key Responsibilities.
- Lead design and implementation of all livestock-related interventions on the project
- Provide technical guidance on livestock enterprise selection, husbandry, breed suitability, housing, feeding, disease prevention, and biosecurity.
- Train farmer groups, youth, field teams, CBFs, and lead farmers on climate-resilient livestock production.
- Support planning and monitoring of livestock input distribution, including starter stock, feed materials, equipment, or related inputs where applicable.
- Support the establishment of livestock demonstration sites and practical learning activities.
- Promote integration of livestock with crop production, composting, manure management, and household nutrition.
- Work with district veterinary teams and relevant government structures for technical supervision and disease surveillance.
- Contribute to market linkage and enterprise development for livestock products.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience.
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Animal Science, Livestock Production, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of practical experience in livestock programming, animal health, agricultural livelihoods, or refugee/host community programming.
- Experience supporting smallholder poultry, piggery, goats, aquaculture, or mixed farming systems.
- Knowledge of animal health regulations, biosecurity, disease prevention, and livestock extension.
- Experience working with district veterinary structures is an added advantage.
Key Deliverables.
- Livestock technical implementation plan.
- Livestock training materials and reports.
- Livestock demonstration and mentoring reports.
- Animal health and husbandry monitoring updates.
- Input utilization and enterprise performance reports.
Skills Required
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Animal Science, Livestock Production, or a related field
- At least 5 years of practical experience in livestock programming, animal health, agricultural livelihoods, or refugee/host community programming
- Experience supporting smallholder poultry, piggery, goats, aquaculture, or mixed farming systems
- Knowledge of animal health regulations, biosecurity, disease prevention, and livestock extension
- Experience working with district veterinary structures
What We Do
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and malnutrition. Its mission is to save children’s and families’ lives while helping communities become self-sufficient and prosper. The organization delivers nutrition and health programs, food-security and livelihood support, clean water and sanitation, emergency response, and advocacy across more than 55 countries, reaching millions of people each year worldwide.
