Sheep Zero Grazing Farm Manager

About the role

Wendi Foundation, a Ugandan non-profit focused on community development, is hiring a full-time remote Sheep Zero Grazing Farm Manager. The role oversees the planning, implementation and monitoring of Wendi's zero grazing sheep farming operations, and works with program leadership to align farm activities with community empowerment goals.

Key responsibilities

• Design and manage feeding schedules, health management plans and breeding programs suited to zero grazing systems.
• Coordinate farm staff or community participants and provide training on best practices.
• Ensure adherence to animal welfare, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records on herd performance, health and production, and prepare regular reports.
• Collaborate with program leadership, support remote advisory services to partner farms, contribute to educational materials and recommend improvements to boost productivity and sustainability.

Required profile

• Strong skills in sheep husbandry and zero grazing systems, including feeding, breeding and health management.
• Experience in farm management: planning workflows, supervising staff and keeping livestock records.
• Knowledge of animal health and welfare standards, basic veterinary practices and biosecurity.
• Diploma or degree in animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine or a related field is highly beneficial.
• Experience with non-profit or community-based programs is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and uphold ethical, non-discriminatory practices.

Required skills

• Effective communication and training, including mentoring community members or farm teams remotely.
• Proficiency with digital tools for remote coordination, data entry, reporting and communication.