About This Role
This is a senior technical leadership position within one of Ethiopia's largest integrated agro-industrial operations, where you would serve as the internal authority on poultry health and production across the company's commercial farms. The role sits at the intersection of veterinary science and large-scale farm management, meaning you would likely influence decisions that affect biosecurity protocols, flock performance, and production outcomes across multiple sites. ELFORA's scale and export ambitions mean the poultry operation is held to standards that go beyond local market expectations, and whoever fills this seat carries real accountability for that.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The advanced degree requirement signals that this isn't a hands-on farm supervisor role but a strategic advisory position — the company wants someone who can translate scientific knowledge into operational policy and defend those decisions to management and external auditors. The 5-8 year seniority band suggests they need someone who has already seen enough commercial poultry operations to anticipate problems before they become losses, not someone still building foundational experience. The emphasis on veterinary medicine or animal science points to a candidate who understands disease dynamics at a population level, not just individual animal treatment.
How to Approach This Application
Your application should demonstrate scale — describe the size of flocks or operations you have managed, and be specific about disease incidents you prevented or resolved and what the measurable outcome was. ELFORA is a commercial enterprise, so frame your expertise in terms of production impact and cost, not just clinical knowledge. If you have experience with export-oriented or internationally audited production systems, make that visible early, as it distinguishes you from candidates whose experience is purely domestic.
Who This Role Suits
This role suits a veterinary or animal science professional who has moved beyond clinical practice into commercial production leadership and is comfortable operating with significant autonomy at a senior level. Given the specialized profile and single vacancy, competition will be limited but the bar for demonstrated commercial poultry experience will be high.
ELFORA Agro-Industries PLC is one of Ethiopia’s leading agro-processing companies, specializing in livestock production, meat processing, dairy farming, poultry production, and export of high-quality animal products. The company operates integrated farms, processing plants, and distribution systems across Ethiopia, supplying both local and international markets. ELFORA is committed to modern agricultural practices, quality, and safety standards.
ELFORA Agro-Industries PLC invites qualified and competent candidates who fulfill the requirements stated below:
Position: Chief Poultry Expert
Location: Main Office (Addis Ababa)
Salary: As per the Company’s Scale
Type of Employment: Permanent
Required No: 1
- From recognized university/college third degree in Veterinary Medicine/ Animal Science or in other relevant field of study
- 5/6 years related work experience, out of which 2 years in senior poultry operation expertise position/s. Fish farming experience is an added advantage
Or
- From recognized university/college second degree in Veterinary Medicine/ Animal Science or in other relevant field of study
- 7/8 years related work experience, out of which 3 years in poultry operation expertise position/s. Fish farming experience is an added advantage
Or
- From recognized university/college first degree in Veterinary Medicine/ Animal Science or in other relevant field of study
- 9/10 years related work experience, out of which 4 years in senior poultry operation expertise position/s. Fish farming experience is an added advantage
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should Apply through Ethio jobs Elfora online application plate form within 7 working days from the date of this vacancy announcement
OR
Interested applicant who meets the above requirements should submit their application with relevant documents and CV within 7 working days from the date of this vacancy announcement to ELFORA Main Office, Admin & Human Resource Dep’t at 4th floor (You can apply at your current or nearest Operation)
N.B the Company has the right to cancel the post advertised.
N.B Selected candidates must have their educational credentials authenticated by the issuing institution and submit the verification within six months.
Address: Tele Phone 251-16732069/67
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