Field Officers at Ikore International Development Limited-6 Candidate

Company Overview

Ikore International Development Limited (Ikore) is an international development organization committed to providing innovative solutions that drive sustainable social and enterprise development. Operating in economically disadvantaged and conflict-affected communities across Nigeria and Africa, we focus on addressing market inefficiencies and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable populations. In the agricultural sector, our approach promotes inclusive market growth by enhancing value chain competitiveness and fostering resilient communities, ensuring improved harvests for rural farmers.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Field Officer to support our livestock vaccine market strengthening project.\

Job Title: Field Officer
Locations: Kubau, Igabi, Kachia LGAs – Kaduna; Ganye, Mayo-Belwa, and Mubi LGAs – Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: State Lead
Duration: 12 months

About the Project

Ikore is implementing a one-year project in Kaduna and Adamawa States aimed at strengthening livestock vaccine markets, improving last-mile delivery systems, enhancing veterinary services, and ensuring commercially viable access to quality-assured vaccines for smallholder livestock producers. The goal of the project is to achieve a 40% improvement in vaccination rates for key diseases (PPR, CBPP, LSD) within one year, across selected areas.

About the Role

The Field Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livestock vaccine market strengthening project at the LGA level. This role involves coordinating community engagement efforts, supporting vaccination campaigns, enhancing veterinary service delivery, supervising field agents, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting. The Field Officer will work closely with local stakeholders, including community leaders, agrovets, paravets, Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), and commercial partners, to improve vaccine access and uptake, contributing to the project’s vaccination targets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Field Implementation & Support:

• Coordinate field-level activities within the assigned LGA.

• Develop community-level implementation plans that align with project objectives.

• Provide regular field updates and reports to the State Lead.

Stakeholder Engagement & Local Coordination:

• Engage with community leaders, livestock associations, agrovets, paravets, and CAHWs.

• Lead the onboarding of agrovets and assist in forming or strengthening livestock cooperatives.

• Support LGA-level advocacy and vaccination activation campaigns.

• Facilitate partnerships between commercial partners, distributors, and selected agrovets in the LGA.

Last Mile Veterinary Service Delivery:

• Identify priority communities for vaccination campaigns.

• Supervise service delivery agents and support disease surveillance activities.

• Monitor vaccination activities and ensure timely submission of vaccination records.

• Provide weekly updates on vaccination progress within the LGA.

Technology & Farmer Engagement:

• Train field agents on digital reporting tools.

• Support the onboarding of farmers onto project technology platforms.

• Monitor the deployment and effective use of mobile reporting systems.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Ensure the timely delivery of vaccination records by agrovets and field actors.

• Supervise enumerators and assist with baseline and field assessments.

• Ensure accurate data collection, verification, and submission.

• Track vaccination coverage, agrovet performance, and community engagement indicators.

Communication:

• Properly document and archive field activities, reports, and engagement records.

• Assist with visibility and impact documentation as required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong field coordination and community mobilization skills.

• Solid understanding of livestock systems and rural veterinary service delivery.

• Ability to engage traditional leaders, farmer groups, and private sector actors.

• Basic skills in data collection, verification, and reporting.

• Familiarity with digital data tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK) is an advantage.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa is required.

• Ability to work independently in rural and security-sensitive environments.

• High integrity, accountability, and adaptability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Agricultural Extension, Livestock Production, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of field-level experience in livestock, agriculture, or rural development projects.

• Experience supporting vaccination campaigns or animal health interventions is highly desirable.

• Prior experience working with agrovets, CAHWs, paravets, or livestock cooperatives is an advantage.

• Experience working in Kaduna or Adamawa State is preferred.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidates must be residents of the selected LGAs in Kaduna (Kubau, Igabi, or Kachia LGAs) or Adamawa (Ganye, Mayo-Belwa, or Mubi LGAs).

• Demonstrated understanding of local livestock systems, community dynamics, and key stakeholders in the LGA is required.

Application Closing Date: 18th February, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter to jobs@ikore.org, using the subject line: “Field Officer – [State] – [LGA]” (e.g., Field Officer – Kaduna – Kubau).

Diversity & Inclusion

Ikore is an equal-opportunity employer. We value integrity, professionalism, and respect for all, and are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where every team member can contribute and thrive.
Selection decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and organizational fit, without any form of discrimination.

Safeguarding

Ikore is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to uphold this commitment and will undergo reference and background checks.