Background:
Land O’Lakes International Development is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to be a global leader in transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and enterprise partnerships that replace poverty with prosperity, and dependency with self-reliance. We leverage Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s near-century of history by engaging in international agriculture and economic development programs, implementing more than 280 programs in 80 countries since 1981.
Project Description:
Land O’Lakes International Development is currently seeking a Livestock Specialist for USAID-funded Growth through Nutrition project in Ethiopia. The project will provide ongoing assistance to the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to strengthen the institutional and policy environment, develop its human resources for nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and implement strategies that address poverty and food security and social and behavioral barriers to optimal nutrition.
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The Livestock Specialist will be responsible for the overarching technical approach in increasing access to diverse, safe and quality foods in the area of livestock products specifically. This position will oversee new and innovative ways to engage households in poultry rearing, dairy, sheep and goat production, and training individuals on animal health and husbandry. This individual will coordinate with the Prime on distribution schemes for vulnerable households, as well as scaling up chicken hatchery units, and will ensure strong integration of the project’s livestock and nutrition components. In addition, this position will coordinate with the Agribusiness Specialist to strengthen the role of the private sector in providing animal health services and develop different business models in backyard chicken production,
Reporting & Supervision:
The Livestock Specialist will report to the Livelihood Management Specialist.
Required Skills and Qualifications: