Veterinary

MAIN OBJECTIVE

Ensure the professional follow up on the Economically viable and climate smart farming production, the capacity of the local government and the private sector to provide services to the agriculture and breeding sectors, the local food processing capacity, and the connections between the different components of the value chains.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Support the Local partner and the management in the selection phase of the beneficiaries based on the arranged criteria.
• Support Meal department in data collection activities for monitoring purpose and data collection tools elaboration.
• Support the logistics department in the procurement process regarding the livestock, vaccination, fodder, and materials needed for the rehabilitation of the farms and the equipment needed for the re-launch of local food processing activities and local veterinary department.
• Follow-up the assessment and rehabilitation process of the farms and local food processing activities with focus on enhanced climate resilience and quality standards.
• Contribute to the development/revision of training modules and materials already developed.
• Support the implementation of technical training to improve farmers/breeder skills, and coach the beneficiaries all along the training process.
• Provide continuous technical assistance to farmers/producers to improve production (both, qualitative and quantitative).
• Provide continuous technical assistance to local department of veterinary to promote capacity building and to improve their services to the population.
• Support the organization of raising awareness activities and information sessions for farmers on high impact environmental issues (animal welfare and nutrition in drought conditions). 
• Ensure the introduction of new climate smart technics to ensure the augmentation of the production.
• Support activities to improve the business skills of the producers as per project design.
• Supporting project management in the process of establishing farmer associations and improving their management skills.
• Facilitate market linkages to support the network of connections between the different components of the value chain.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required.

REPORTING TO : Project Coordinator/Project Manager

AVSI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, to apply.

How to Apply (Application Process):

Interested candidates are required to send CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 29-01-2023. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, AVSI may fill the position prior to the closing date. Please mention your name and job position in the subject of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.