JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Lead technical implementation of livestock market systems through increasing availability, income generation, desirability and convenience of animal source food in close collaboration with the DCOP / Technical, and other Technical Leads on the project Work closely with DCOP-Technical and Technical Leads to develop and execute project work plans and maintain technical oversight of all livestock production, income generation and utilization (e.g., forage, dairy, meat, poultry, eggs, and fish) activities. Provide leadership, management, and direction to livestock-related field-level activities, including engagement with local partners, as needed. Develop and oversee the implementation of activities that transform livestock market systems and increase livestock productivity and production through the promotion of locally appropriate livestock breeds, community breeding, animal feed and forage, animal health products and veterinary services, appropriate genetic improvements, and animal care and herd management – with attention to the different approaches required for across Lowland Pastoralist and Highland areas. Identify and facilitate innovative livestock productivity activities that strengthen and enhance collaboration between smallholders, the private sector, and local authorities, and increase access to appropriate financial management products and information communication technology innovations that help farmers to acquire real time market information. Contribute to the design, implementation, and closeout of catalytic project grants, subcontracts, and consultants designed to spur private sector investment. Act as a portfolio and/or engagement manager, incentivize the broad participation of livestock market systems actors, and facilitate entry of new actors or connection among existing actors, and facilitate new investment into the livestock sector. Contribute to the oversight of activity level activity budgets for livestock activities to support cost control for the project. Provide technical support and input into project reporting deliverables including annual and quarterly reports, project-level analyses, and other deliverables as needed on the project. Supervise livestock specialists and mentor regional livestock officers in livestock market systems lens and implementation. Contribute to market system and food system project learnings. Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the team in a manner that is open and respectful, encourages professional development, and solicits constructive staff input. Any duties and responsibilities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree should be in livestock production, animal science, international development, business management, agricultural or rural development, or other relevant fields. Prior experience working on the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity in a similar capacity preferred. Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated senior technical experience on agricultural development programs with a focus on improving livestock competitiveness. Proven senior leadership ability, staff management, and technical capacity to build and facilitate high-level relationships, including in livestock productivity and commercialization of livestock technologies through public and private partnerships. Experience and/or technical knowledge in designing and managing development projects and activities, particularly related to livestock and agricultural productivity. Experience in livestock production and management including experience in locally appropriate livestock feeds, inputs, veterinary supplies, and networks. Experience in locally appropriate livestock approaches including sustainable landscape management practices. Proven capacity to collaborate across projects, be flexible, and creative and successfully lead an intercultural team in development and post-conflict contexts. Professional fluency in English (both spoken and written) and strong command of Amharic is required, additional local language is a plus. Ability to travel extensively in rural Ethiopia. Ability to communicate effectively. Strong interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements