Are you passionate about community development, agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods? Mkojera Company Limited is offering 20 exciting Field Officer job opportunities under the EACOP Poultry Production Program, starting August 2025. This is a unique chance to contribute to one of Tanzania’s most impactful livelihood restoration projects, designed to transform rural households through poultry farming, Mkojera Company 20 Vacancies for EACOP Poultry Program – August 2025.
About Mkojera Company Limited
Mkojera Company Limited is a Tanzanian-owned consultancy firm specializing in poultry farming solutions. With expertise in hatchery management, poultry breeding, veterinary supply, and farmer training, the company is recognized for empowering rural communities through innovative and sustainable poultry initiatives.
Mkojera is fully compliant with Tanzanian regulations, including:
- Registered with BRELA (Reg. No. 92934)
- Holding a valid TIN: 120-028-936
- Licensed by EWURA under certificate No. LSSP-2025-3-2405
- Compliant with the Petroleum (Local Content) Regulations, 2017
About the EACOP Poultry Production Program
This program falls under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Livelihood Restoration Program – Poultry Services (LRP-4). It covers 231 villages across 8 regions and aims to:
- Improve and diversify household incomes
- Enhance food security and nutrition
- Support small-scale, sustainable poultry production
- Empower vulnerable groups and project-affected households (PAHs)
Available Positions
1. Field Officers – Community Relations (6 Positions)
Duty Stations: Kahama, Igunga, Nzega, Kondoa, Singida, Iramba, Mkalama, Chemba
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with communities, leaders, and stakeholders
- Train households in entrepreneurship and poultry management
- Mobilize households into groups for training and support
- Ensure support reaches vulnerable households
- Collect, analyze, and report project data
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and community awareness
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development, or related fields
- Strong stakeholder engagement & communication skills
- Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and local languages (Maa, Kisukuma, Taturu)
2. Field Officers – Poultry Production (14 Positions)
Duty Stations: Assigned zones within Kahama, Igunga, Nzega, Kondoa, Singida, Iramba, Mkalama, Chemba
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide on-the-ground extension and advisory services
- Conduct farm visits, poultry disease diagnosis, and problem-solving
- Train households in poultry housing, feeding, and biosecurity
- Support input distribution (chicks, vaccines, feed, equipment)
- Mobilize farmers into poultry producer groups
- Facilitate access to markets and input suppliers
- Collect field data, success stories, and performance reports
Qualifications:
- Diploma/Bachelor’s in Animal Health, Livestock Production, or related fields
- Hands-on experience with poultry farming and rural households
- Strong facilitation, training, and community mobilization skills
- Excellent communication in English, Kiswahili, and local languages
Skills & Competencies Needed
- Strong project management and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently in rural/remote areas
- Knowledge of poultry production, entrepreneurship, and group strengthening
- Commitment to ethical conduct, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards
Terms of Engagement
- Type: Consultancy (paid per agreed day rate)
- Duration: Initially 11 months (subject to performance)
- Work Conditions: Frequent travel, outdoor fieldwork, occasional weekends/extended hours
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit: A cover letter explaining suitability for the role, Updated CV (max. 3 pages), Send applications via email to: hr.mkojera@gmail.com, Application Deadline: Two weeks from 28th August 2025, In your cover letter, include:
- Your preferred duty station (district)
- Current residence
- Current daily net salary
- Expected daily net pay rate
Email subject line format: Field Officer – [Position Type] – [Preferred District]
Important Notice: Mkojera Company does not request or accept payments at any stage of recruitment. Any claims of payment requests should be reported immediately.
Why Join Mkojera’s Poultry Program?
By joining this initiative, you will:
- Contribute to sustainable community development
- Help rural households increase food production and income
- Be part of a transformative livelihood restoration project
- Gain hands-on experience in poultry production and community engagement
This is your chance to make a real difference in Tanzania’s poultry sector while building your professional career. Apply today and become part of Mkojera’s mission to improve livelihoods through poultry production.
