Sheep Farm Manager

About the role

Wendi Foundation, a non-profit based in Uganda that invests in education, skills development and leadership training, is hiring a full-time, on-site Sheep Farm Manager in Mukono. The manager oversees daily farm operations and contributes to Wendi's mission of practical skills and livelihood improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations: flock management, feeding routines, health monitoring, breeding programs and record-keeping
• Supervise farm workers, coordinate schedules and ensure adherence to animal welfare and safety standards
• Plan pasture use, manage housing and equipment, and coordinate veterinary visits, vaccinations and disease prevention
• Manage farm budgets and inventory, optimize productivity and report farm performance to leadership
• Support training initiatives aligned with Wendi's mission of skills development and community empowerment

Required profile

• Strong livestock and sheep husbandry skills, including breeding, feeding and general animal health management
• Practical farm operations skills: pasture management, housing maintenance and safe use of basic farm tools and equipment
• Ability to lead and supervise farm workers, train and motivate them, and work with community members
• Good communication skills and ability to report clearly to management
• Ability to work on-site in Mukono, handle physically demanding tasks and adapt to changing weather
• Relevant education or training in agriculture, animal science or a related field is an advantage; prior sheep or livestock farm management experience is strongly preferred

Required skills

• Record-keeping, budgeting and inventory management
• Planning daily and seasonal farm activities
• Basic knowledge of animal health protocols and collaboration with veterinary professionals