Breeding Officer at Uzima Chicken
About this opportunity
Job opening for a Breeding Officer at Uzima Chicken, a social enterprise in East Africa distributing improved chicken breeds to smallholder farmers.
Uzima Chicken is a social enterprise in East Africa dedicated to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through the distribution of a highly productive chicken breed. This role focuses on breeding and supporting the development of this improved poultry line to enhance egg and meat production for rural households. The position aligns with Uzima’s mission to expand access to animal protein and foster economic resilience among farmers by 2025.
What it offers
This job involves breeding and overseeing the improved chicken breed, ensuring it meets productivity standards while maintaining management efficiency. The role supports rural households by increasing their income potential through higher yields of eggs and meat.
Who can apply
Eligibility: No explicit criteria provided in the source.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage the breeding program for the improved chicken breed.
- Ensure productivity (4x more eggs/meat than local breeds) while maintaining care standards.
- Support rural farmers in East Africa to adopt and benefit from the improved breed.
How to apply
No application details provided in the source.
Good to know
- Uzima Chicken collaborates with investors like AgDevCo and Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund.
- The enterprise targets rural households in East Africa by 2025.
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