One Health & Bio-Innovations Officer

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Spearhead microbial water testing, mycotoxin post-harvest mitigation, and bio-safe soil fertility protocols across rural cluster cooperatives. About The Role Spearhead microbial water testing, mycotoxin post-harvest mitigation, and bio-safe soil fertility protocols across rural cluster cooperatives. Key Responsibilities & Duties

Implement field-level microbiological water quality and aflatoxin screening assays. Deliver bio-pesticide, organic composting, and soil remediation training to cluster cooperatives. Manage zoonotic surveillance protocols in collaboration with local veterinary and public health departments. Document environmental indicator benchmarks for the GIDA Planetary Health repository.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Microbiology, Environmental Health, Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine, or Biochemistry. 3–5 years of laboratory and field testing experience in rural agricultural environments. Hands-on expertise with rapid bio-assay kits and environmental health auditing tools.

Core Competencies

Systems Thinking: Ability to identify underlying market failures rather than addressing superficial symptoms. Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrated success mentoring multidisciplinary field teams and local enterprise partners. Data-Driven Adaptation: Skillful application of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) findings for agile pivot decisions.

Safeguarding & Ethical Standards GIDA is dedicated to preserving a zero-tolerance environment regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child protection, and financial fraud. All appointed personnel undergo exhaustive background checks, criminal vetting, and reference verification, and must strictly abide by the GIDA Code of Conduct and Anti-Extractive Development Mandate. Ready to Apply? Submit your CV, a comprehensive cover letter detailing relevant market systems achievements, and contact details for three professional referees. Send Application Email Back to All Vacancies Position Summary Reference Code GIDA-VAC-2026-02 Department Community & Planetary Health Location Northern Region Field Hubs Employment Type Full-Time

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Closing Date 28 October 2026 Reports To Executive Director Apply Now Equal Opportunity Employer GIDA actively encourages applications from qualified female professionals, young development leaders, and candidates with disabilities. Direct Recruitment Inquiries To careers@gida-action.org <