Field Officer at Farmsured - Foodsured Validation Sub-project
The Farmsured - Foodsured Validation Sub-project focuses on deploying digitally enabled food safety, compliance, and traceability systems across poultry farms, cooperatives, and market systems in Oyo State, Nigeria.
- The initiative aims to strengthen food safety standards, improve traceability mechanisms, and enhance market access for poultry producers through innovative digital solutions.
Position: Field Officer (5 Positions)
Location: Oyo State, Nigeria
Role Overview
The Field Officers will play a critical role in supporting on-the-ground project implementation.
- They will work closely with farmers, cooperatives, and market actors to ensure effective adoption of digital tools and compliance systems within the poultry value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Supporting farm onboarding into the digital traceability system
- Conducting compliance monitoring across poultry production and market systems
- Facilitating digital field data collection using project tools
- Assisting in the deployment of QR-based traceability solutions
- Engaging farmers, cooperatives, and market stakeholders to promote adoption
- Supporting general field coordination and reporting activities
Required Backgrounds
The project is seeking motivated individuals with academic or practical experience in:
- Animal Science
- Food Science
- Agricultural Extension
- Livestock Production
- Veterinary or Animal Health/Production
- Agribusiness
- Field data collection and compliance monitoring
Candidates with a strong interest in agriculture, food systems, and digital innovation are highly encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Passion for agricultural development and food safety
- Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills
- Ability to work in field-based environments
- Basic digital literacy for data collection tools
- Willingness to learn and adapt to innovative systems
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email:
Subject Line: Application – Field Officer
Deadline: Friday, 22 May 2026
Additional Note
Applicants are encouraged to share this opportunity within their networks to reach qualified and interested candidates.
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