CNFA Inc., is a Washington, DC-based, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to stimulating sustainable economic growth and to reducing poverty around the world by nurturing entrepreneurship, agricultural enterprises and market linkages.
CNFA is seeking a Senior Livestock Specialist fora 3 year project expected to start within the next 4-6 months.
Principal Responsibilities
The technical requirements of the position will
be focused four areas:CNFA is seeking a Senior Livestock Specialist fora 3 year project expected to start within the next 4-6 months.
Principal Responsibilities
The technical requirements of the position will
(i) Improvement of livestock quality and livestock product standards, including the development or expansion of effective animal health/veterinary service systems;
(ii) Business advisory and technical support to livestock enterprises;
(iii) fodder supply and storage and
(iv) the promotion of domestic and export trade in livestock and livestock products e.g. dried meat, corned-beef, cheese and other milk—based items.
- He/she will have demonstrated ability to manage staff and to develop and oversee a multidisciplinary program of technical assistance and training.
- Work effectively with herdsmen and other stakeholders to achieve significant increases in productivity and incomes. (Experience with Islamic populations preferred).
- Capacity and willingness to engage with animal health service providers, livestock traders/entrepreneurs, specialized livestock production unit operators and government officials providing support to livestock development.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or Higher) in one of the following areas: animal husbandry (with a focus on cattle and small ruminants), rangeland or pastoral management, agricultural economics (with an emphasis on livestock), livestock production and marketing, agricultural extension or a closely related field.
- 5-8 years of progressively professional experience in the field of livestock development and management and must have expert knowledge of livestock sector production, policy and marketing systems.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Government of Kenya (GOK) institutions, policies, legislation, strategies, past experiences and development approaches.
- Proven experience in Kenya or the region preferred; Fluency in English required (written and spoken).
Note:
Project implementation will begin immediately upon award. CNFA strongly encourages all local candidates (all genders) with suitable qualifications to apply.
To Apply:
Send a detailed CV to cnfa @ cnfakenya.org by no later than March 17, 2010 with Kenya Livestock in the subject line of the e-mail.
All submissions will be acknowledged but only finalists will be contacted.
Project implementation will begin immediately upon award. CNFA strongly encourages all local candidates (all genders) with suitable qualifications to apply.
To Apply:
Send a detailed CV to cnfa @ cnfakenya.org by no later than March 17, 2010 with Kenya Livestock in the subject line of the e-mail.
All submissions will be acknowledged but only finalists will be contacted.
