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  • Posted: Apr 3, 2017
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    Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development...
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    Livestock Productivity Director

    Responsibilities

    • Provide technical leadership to activities that improve livestock productivity, which include but is not limited to animal health and nutrition, husbandry and breeding practices, herd management, and feed.
    • Design, test and scale market-led mechanisms to promote and deliver inputs and services to livestock producers.
    • Develop partnerships to increase year-round access to affordable and high quality animal feed.
    • Design embedded extension solutions to facilitate the transfer of improved livestock rearing practices to producers.
    • Improve learning and adoption of technologies and practices.

    Qualifications

    • Advanced degree in degree in veterinary science, agronomy or related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in livestock production and marketing, including at least 5 years spent working in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL).
    • Demonstrated track record of working with service providers in the livestock sector, including veterinary and input services.
    • Demonstrated understanding of the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of pastoralist production systems in Northern Kenya.
    • Demonstrated networks and trust relations with pastoralist communities.
    • Demonstrated strong writing and oral presentation skills in English and Swahili.
    • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
    • Strong team player.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to ACDI/VOCA on internationaljobs-acdivoca.icims.com to apply

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