Vacancies at Ikore International Development Limited
Job Title
Field Officer
Organisation
Ikore International Development Limited
About the Organisation
Ikore International Development Limited is an international development organisation providing innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. The organisation works in hard to reach and economically deprived communities across Nigeria and Africa, supporting inefficient markets and vulnerable communities affected by instability. In the agricultural sector, Ikore facilitates inclusive market growth through value chain competitiveness and resilience building to support rural smallholder farmers.
Project Overview
Ikore is implementing a one year project in Kaduna and Adamawa States focused on strengthening livestock vaccine markets, improving last mile delivery, enhancing veterinary service systems and supporting commercially viable access to quality assured livestock vaccines for smallholder livestock producers.
The project aims to achieve a 40 percent improvement in vaccination coverage within one year across at least three diseases including Peste des Petits Ruminants, Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Lumpy Skin Disease in selected areas.
Location
Kaduna State
Kubau Local Government Area
Igabi Local Government Area
Kachia Local Government Area
Adamawa State
Ganye Local Government Area
Mayo Belwa Local Government Area
Mubi Local Government Area
Employment Type
Contract
Duration
Twelve months
Reporting Line
Reports to State Lead
Role Summary
The Field Officer will lead day to day implementation of the livestock vaccine market strengthening project at the Local Government Area level. The role involves coordinating community engagement, supporting vaccination campaigns, strengthening last mile veterinary service delivery, supervising field actors and ensuring accurate data reporting. The Field Officer will work closely with community leaders, agrovets, paravets, community animal health workers and commercial partners to improve vaccine access and uptake and contribute to the project target of a 40 percent improvement in vaccination rates.
Key Responsibilities
Field Implementation and Support
Coordinate field level activities within the assigned Local Government Area
Develop community level implementation plans aligned with project objectives
Provide regular field updates and reports to the State Lead
Stakeholder Engagement and Local Coordination
Engage community leaders, livestock associations, agrovets, paravets and community animal health workers
Lead onboarding of agrovets and support formation or strengthening of livestock cooperatives
Support Local Government Area level advocacy and vaccination activation campaigns
Facilitate partnerships between commercial partners, distributors and selected agrovets
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
Technology and Farmer Engagement
Train field actors on digital reporting tools
Support farmer onboarding onto project technology platforms
Monitor deployment and effective use of mobile reporting systems
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure monthly delivery of vaccination records by agrovets and field actors
Supervise enumerators and support baseline and field assessments
Ensure accurate collection, verification and submission of field data
Track vaccination coverage, agrovet performance and community engagement indicators
Communication and Documentation
Document and archive field activities, reports and engagement records
Support visibility and impact documentation as required
Skills and Competencies
Strong field coordination and community mobilisation skills
Good understanding of livestock systems and rural veterinary service delivery
Ability to engage traditional leaders, farmer groups and private sector actors
Basic data collection, verification and reporting skills
Familiarity with digital data tools such as Kobo or ODK is an advantage
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Hausa language proficiency required
Ability to work independently in rural and security sensitive environments
High level of integrity, accountability and adaptability
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Agricultural Extension, Livestock Production or a related field
Two to three years of field level experience in livestock, agriculture or rural development projects
Experience supporting vaccination campaigns or animal health interventions is highly desirable
Experience working with agrovets, community animal health workers, paravets or livestock cooperatives is an advantage
Previous work experience in Kaduna or Adamawa State is preferred
Eligibility
Candidates must reside in the selected Local Government Areas in Kaduna State or Adamawa State
Applicants must demonstrate understanding of local livestock systems, community dynamics and key stakeholders within the Local Government Area
Application Closing Date
18 February 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a CV and a short cover letter to jobs@ikore.org
The subject line of the email should be Field Officer State Local Government Area
Example Field Officer Kaduna Kubau
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
Ikore is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity professionalism and respect. Selection is based solely on qualifications, skills and organisational fit without discrimination.
Safeguarding
Ikore is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo reference and background checks and are expected to uphold safeguarding standards.
