Animal Nutritionist _Job @Kerchanshe Group, Ethiopia

Job Summary:

– The Animal Nutritionist will lead the formulation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of feeding programs for ORO-Meat’s beef, sheep, and goat operations. The role focuses on maximizing meat yield and quality, ensuring animal health and welfare, and reducing production costs through evidence-based nutrition strategies and the efficient use of local feed resources.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Feed Formulation & Management

• Design balanced rations tailored to ORO-Meat’s species mix, growth stages, and production targets.
• Evaluate and optimize use of locally available ingredients (e.g., by-products from agro-industry) to control costs and support sustainability.
• Oversee feed procurement, storage, and quality control, including regular nutrient testing.

Performance & Health Monitoring

• Track feed conversion ratios, growth rates, and carcass quality; adjust rations based on performance data.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to prevent and manage nutrition-related disorders.
• Develop protocols for mineral supplementation, water quality, and feed hygiene.

Research & Development

• Conduct on-farm trials to improve feed efficiency and meat quality.
• Stay updated on innovations in feed additives, precision nutrition, and sustainable feeding technologies.

Training & Advisory Support

• Train farm supervisors and feed-mill staff on ration mixing, feed safety, and best practices.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to management on feeding costs, animal performance, and market-driven adjustments.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all feeding practices meet Ethiopian regulatory standards and any export-market requirements (e.g., traceability, feed safety).
• Maintain detailed records for audits, certifications, and traceability programs.

Working Conditions

• Based primarily at ORO-Meat’s production farm.
• Requires occasional travel to suppliers, feed mills, and market sites.
• Flexible hours to monitor feeding operations as needed.

Qualification and Skills

Education

• Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Science or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 year relevant work experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and attention to cost-efficiency.
• Excellent communication and training ability for a diverse workforce.
• Commitment to animal welfare and sustainable production practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.