Agriconsulting Europe Herd Health Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

Agriconsulting Europe Herd Health Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

AESA is a renowned international consulting company based in Brussels and provides a wide range of services in the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector. The company was awarded the contract to provide a technical assistance team (TAT) to support the implementation of the EU-funded €15 million 4-year projects 'Health of Ethiopian Animal for Rural Development (HEARD).

The TAT started work in August 2020 and is responsible for supporting the Project Coordination Unit in monitoring and coordinating project activities and providing advice and assistance.

The project is implemented by five grantees: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) with the Ethiopian Association (EVA); the Livestock Bureau of Amhara, Oromia and Somali NRS; and the Minister of Agriculture (MoA). For more information on AESA.

AESA is the lead for the implementing consortium, which includes three additional organisations, namely, VSF Suisse, VSF Belgium and the State Food and Veterinary Services of the Republic of Lithuania, for this EU-HEARD technical assistance contract.

The three experts will be a short time and work full time. The duty station will be Addis Ababa, with a possible visit to Amhara, Oromia and Somali NRS as required. The fee rates will be negotiable.

Purpose of consultancy

It intends to transfer Dairy Herd Health knowledge and skills to the Ministry of Agriculture and selected regional staff members.

A detailed assessment/study will be conducted on the existing commercial and semicommercial dairy production system to design and develop a workable dairy Herd health management strategy. As part of the process, the MoA has requested the assistance of a non-key expert from the HEARD project (the expert) who will provide advice and assistance throughout the process.

Specific work

Assess the existing commercial and semicommercial dairy sector, and animal health policy and services, at all levels.

Develop a clear and workable Dairy Herd Health strategic document based on that Assessment conducted with a customized herd health management program

Provide customized ToT training to the selected experts, dairy farm assistants, and farmers on implementing the herd health management program

Provide regular progress reports to the Team Leader

Organize validation workshops as agreed with the Team Leader

Ensure

delivery of a clear Herd Health strategic document on the agreed time frame

Qualifications Required

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a recognized University, a postgraduate degree or a doctoral degree in veterinary science, animal science, dairy science, or a closely related area will be an advantage.

Additional experience and training related to Herd Health management, development of various strategies, training manuals development, roadmap, training materials and related assignments are required.

General professional experience Required

Minimum of 15 years of senior professional experience in veterinary services and related fields

Experience and/or knowledge of Ethiopia and the eastern African region's livestock production, dairy sector and animal health situation will be additional assets.

Good knowledge of the English language;

High level of skill in the preparation of reports, experience with a multidisciplinary team of experts

Excellent organizational, planning and communication skills;

Knowledge of veterinary medicine, Livestock production and Herd Health Management

Specific professional experience

Hands-on experience in animal health management and working with dairy cattle

A demonstrated experience in developing a similar document and providing ToT training in a similar field

A practical experience in assisting governments in developing practical, logical and effective animal health policies and strategies in the area of animal health, dairy development etc

Proven experience in designing and developing animal health-related documents, heard health management strategies, programs

Proven experience in the development of such assessments, studies in herd health management

How to Apply

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum five pages) to darsema.huluka@gmail.com

It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter.

Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.

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