Pius Mutalemwa
Livestock Officer
MTWARA,25
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Livestock Officer with hands-on expertise in animal husbandry, herd health management, and agricultural extension services. Proven track record in implementing livestock development programs, conducting field assessments, and providing technical advisory support to farmers and agro-pastoral communities. Skilled in disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, and breed improvement strategies that enhance productivity and profitability. Adept at collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to promote sustainable livestock practices and rural livelihoods. Committed to driving innovation in the livestock sector through data-driven decision-making, policy compliance, and continuous capacity-building initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Livestock Officer
The United Republic of Tanzania
Mtwara Tanzania, Mtwara
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Manager
MLINGANO FARMERS DAIRY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
Tanga
12.2021 - 01.2026
- Ensuring the collection of milk is at required standards.
- Monitoring staff performance and addressed issues
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics
- Being secretary on board meetings, farmers annual meetings
- Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Field Trainee
TANGA FRESH LTD
Tanga
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
- Develop essentials skills and techniques through diligent practice.
- Worked with senior personnel to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment.
- Entered and filled documents and records into system.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ANIMAL SCIENCE
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
MOROGORO11.2018
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - SECONDARY EDUCATION
NJOMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL
NJOMBE05.2015
Skills
- Dairy cattle management
- Animal Nutrition
- Breeding and reproduction Magement
- Computer proficiency
- Policy execution
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Staff training
- Farmers training and advisory
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial management
- Livestock health monitoring
- Biosecurity Protocols Implementation
- Policy implementation
Training
- Dairy Cattle Management
- Milk and Milk Products
- Information and Communication Management
- Basic Anatomy of Farm Animals
- Applied Animal Breeding
- Farm Animal Genetic Resource Management
- Pasture Establishment and Management
- Applied Animal Nutrition
- Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases
Personal Information
Title: Animal Scientist
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
MUSSA MPUNGWE
Job Title: Senior Milk Sourcing Officer
Company: TANGA FRESH LTD
Phone: +255 656 202 064
Email: mmpungwe@tangafresh.co.tz
Relationship: Former Supervisor
Full Name: EMANUEL LAO
Job Title: Technical Sector Specialist
Company/Organization: AIM Program
Phone: +255 760 862 020
Email: Emanuel.lao@brac.co.tz
Relationship: Former Supervisor
Timeline
Livestock Officer
The United Republic of Tanzania
01.2026 - Current
Manager
MLINGANO FARMERS DAIRY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
12.2021 - 01.2026
Field Trainee
TANGA FRESH LTD
08.2018 - 09.2018
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ANIMAL SCIENCE
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - SECONDARY EDUCATION
NJOMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL