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Vacancy title:
Farm Manager (Animal Science)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 30 2026
Duty Station:
Along Kenneth Internal Airport | Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998.
NISIR is looking for suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:
Farm Manager (Animal Science) – 1, Lusaka
Qualifications
- Minimum Diploma in Agriculture Science (Major: Animal Science).
- Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent.
Professional Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar position.
The Job Purpose
To be responsible for the management of the farm, support research, innovation, and sustainable farming practices aligned with national development goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply scientific principles in animal breeding, nutrition, health, and farm management.
- Conduct routine farm operations, including feeding, housing, and disease control.
- Assist in extension services, advising farmers on best practices.
- Support applied research projects in animal science.
- Promote sustainable and ethical livestock production systems.
- Administrative duties including record keeping of animal vaccination and other relevant records.
- Manage material and other resources.
- Report to Head Animal Science Research Centre.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
Applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, a cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees, and their day contact details to:
The Director
National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research
Along Kenneth Internal Airport
P.O. Box 310158
LUSAKA
Closing date: 30th March 2026
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