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:
(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.
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:
(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).
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.
