CESVI Livestock Expert Jobs in Ethiopia

CESVI Livestock Expert Jobs in Ethiopia; The Livestock Expert will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all livestock-related activities, with a particular focus on restocking and vaccination efforts. Additionally, the Livestock Expert will serve as the primary focal point for engaging with ILRI on activities related to the Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) initiative.

Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, and manage all livestock-related activities, including restocking, vaccination campaigns, animal health services, and fodder production.

Monitor all phases of livestock-related project implementation, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with project objectives.

Work closely with government partners, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with national policies and standards.

Ensure timely execution of all livestock activities in accordance with the approved workplan and chronogram.

In coordination with the Senior Program Manager, contribute to the formulation of operational documents, including periodic work plans, progress reports, and implementation updates.

Collect, compile, and transmit data and other relevant information as requested by the Senior Project Manager and the Italian Cooperation Office in Addis Ababa.

Serve as the primary liaison with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) for activities related to Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI), ensuring integration with broader project goals.

Provide technical support and guidance to field teams, extension workers, and community members on livestock management and health practices.

Support the development and dissemination of training materials and conduct capacity-building sessions for project beneficiaries and local service providers.

Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of livestock interventions by supporting data collection, field assessments, and reporting on outcomes and impact.

Promote climate-resilient and sustainable livestock practices, including improved breeds, animal nutrition, and disease prevention strategies.

Ensure animal welfare standards are upheld throughout all project activities.

Essential requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Livestock Production, Rural Development, Agriculture, or a related field.

Additional training in areas such as livestock health, pastoral systems, climate-resilient agriculture, or project management is an advantage.

Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of animal health and nutrition, disease prevention and control, and livestock management systems (both sedentary

and pastoralist).

Experience with livestock restocking, vaccination campaigns, fodder development, and animal welfare practices.

Familiarity with Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) and livestock-related risk management tools.

Understanding of livelihoods and resilience strategies in dryland or conflict-affected areas.

5 -8 years of experience managing or implementing livestock-related projects, preferably funded by institutional donors (e.g., EU, Italian Cooperation).

Experience in emergency response and/or resilience-building interventions in rural or pastoralist communities.

Ability to design, implement, and monitor livestock activities as part of broader humanitarian or development projects.

Strong coordination skills to engage with government veterinary services, local communities, NGOs, and research institutions (e.g., ILRI).

Experience developing work plans, budgets, and technical reports, and tracking key performance indicators related to livestock outcomes.

Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic; proficiency in Oromiffa is highly desirable.

Willingness to travel to project sites, often in remote areas.

Other requirements

Strong communication, training, and facilitation skills, especially with community-based stakeholders.

Culturally sensitive and able to engage effectively with pastoralist communities and local authorities.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing field conditions.

Demonstrated ability to work in multi-sectoral teams, often in challenging field environments.


How to Apply

Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CVs (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER ONLY to CESVI to the e-mail address: recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org Please quote the Position in the subject line of your e-mail application. Please do not apply twice, applicants should not attach certificates at this stage. Inquiries by phone or e-mail will not be entertained

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