Agriculture (Sheep Extension) Officer

Interesting experience for someone with keen sheep interests, who would enjoy making a real difference to the Falkland Islands graziers. You will work closely with your agronomist peer and report to an agricultural manager and be the main sheep/livestock advisor on the islands.
Excellent team and culture supported by knowledgeable locals, expats and visiting consultants.

Sheep experience needed.
Able to manage grazier programs to improve sheep breeding selections.
Excellent people/project management skills.
Tertiary degree qualified in agriculture.
Excellent speaking and written English

Oversee the development of a farming community as an extension officer for the Falkland Islands Government.

Running programs such as ewe management grazing practices, improve flock genetics via working with SBV for meat & wool traits.

Implementing Benchmarking tools to improve the analysis of the national flock performance.

Contract for at least 2 years (or 4 optional)

Applicants should send their Cover Letter & CV .