Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist Job Vacancy at Davinton Holdings
Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
Job Category: Agriculture
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist (Agronomy & Livestock Management)
Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.
The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.
The company seeks a competent, experienced and hands-on Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist to lead the technical design, establishment and development of an integrated farm comprising cattle, goats, chickens and pigs, together with crop cultivation, grazing areas, pasture and fodder production.
Role Boundary
The Specialist will provide overall technical leadership, planning and coordination of the integrated farm.
The role will work within the following structure:
- The Veterinary Officer retains professional responsibility for veterinary decisions.
- The Farm Operations Supervisor manages the implementation of crop cultivation and animal-feed production.
- Livestock Unit Supervisors manage daily activities within their respective units.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall technical leadership for the integrated mixed farm and coordinate the development of the farm’s technical production systems.
- Design a comprehensive farm layout covering livestock units, crop-production areas, grazing areas, pasture and feed-production facilities.
- Develop the integrated farm establishment plan, production systems, operating procedures, technical budgets and measurable performance indicators.
- Develop technical crop, pasture, grazing and fodder strategies, including production targets and feed-resource plans, and provide technical direction for their implementation by the Farm Operations Supervisor.
- Develop livestock feeding, breeding and production programmes in coordination with the Veterinary Officer and respective unit supervisors.
- Provide technical guidance on cattle, goat, poultry and pig husbandry, productivity, biosecurity and efficient use of farm resources.
- Monitor production performance, assess operational results, recommend corrective actions and provide technical reports to company management.
- Provide technical guidance and training to farm supervisors and workers.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Veterinary Science or a related field.
- Proven practical experience in integrated mixed farming and livestock management.
- Good working knowledge of cattle, goat, poultry and pig production.
- Experience in farm design, land planning, crop systems, pasture establishment and grazing management.
- Knowledge of animal nutrition, breeding, livestock health and production monitoring.
- Ability to develop and implement practical farm establishment, crop and livestock operating plans.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Details of relevant practical experience.
- Professional references, where applicable.
Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted by email using the details below:
Application Email: info@davintonholdings.com
Email Subject: Application – Integrated Mixed Farming Specialist – Kahama
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Davinton Holdings Company Limited is undertaking agricultural development projects in Tanzania, including a sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and an integrated mixed farming project at Kahama. The mixed farming project will combine livestock production involving cattle, goats, poultry and pigs with crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.