GALVmed Buyer Relations Lead (Foot & Mouth Disease – FMD) Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

GALVmed Buyer Relations Lead (Foot & Mouth Disease – FMD) Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

GALVmed (Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines)

Buyer Relations Lead, Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD)

Competitive Salary

Ideally based in Nairobi, Kenya (Other East Africa locations may be considered)

Regular international travel

GALVmed (Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines) is a not-for-profit organisation whose vision is to make a transformational improvement in the wellbeing and economic progression of smallholder livestock farmers.

Aligned with GALVmed’s organisational mission, and as part of an AgResults initiative, GALVmed is implementing an FMD pilot project for the development of a regionally appropriate, safe, low-cost & effective vaccine.

A Buyer Relations Lead is required to work with policy-makers & the private sector to raise awareness of this Advance Market Commitment project in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, economics, business, international development or a related field, with a Masters being an advantage
  • At least 7 years’ experience in the field of livestock policy and commercial private sector development projects
  • Experience in regulation of veterinary products
  • Knowledge & experience of policy development using evidence-based approaches and policy research
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities together with project management skills
  • Proven ability to work independently, effectively manage time & identify
    opportunities and challenges
  • Experience working with governments in East Africa on FMD control efforts would be an advantage
  • Experience of working with multi-cultural teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English essential)
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate the pro poor agenda
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Africa

    How to Apply
  • Please visit our website https://www.galvmed.org/vacancies/careers/ to review the detailed job description and to find out more about GALVmed.
  • Application is by CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the role to recruitment@galvmed.org.
  • Please also advise on which advertising source you viewed this vacancy.
  • Closing Date by which applications must be received is Sunday, 9th June 2019.
  • For more information and job application details, see; GALVmed Buyer Relations Lead (Foot & Mouth Disease – FMD) Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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