Animal (Livestock) Production FFS Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization

Tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with the county provided human resources (CPHR) in the three clusters in consultation with the respective cluster affiliates and the EU project focal point 
• Coordinate implementation and reporting by the County Provided HR, of follow-on field actions, context monitoring – after workshops and trainings
• Follow up on timely input of ongoing activities into respective activity monitoring tools in close collaboration with RTEA-MEAL officer.
• Plan and coordinate mobilization for PFS/FFS/Value chain trainings and workshops in support of the three pillars of PLACE.
• Support and organize regular beneficiary data entry and updates into the Project Activity EU reporting and KOBO M&E tool for the Kenya PLACE project.
• Support project implementation in the field, in collaboration with the three cluster affiliates and as directed by the project lead.
• Support the organization of regular cluster-based and cluster joint meetings, including the preparation of minutes and action points.
• Support the development of RFPs and LoAs as requested and guided by the EU PLACE Kenya focal officer and the cluster affiliates.
• Support procurement of animal health inputs vaccines and drugs as directed by the project focal point; Developing technical specification and bidders’ evaluation.
• Support monitoring of LoA implementation as requested and directed by the officers responsible.
• PLACE Grant facility FAOKE Focal person+; Provide technical and coordination support to the SME Grant Facility in close collaboration with RTEA. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Manager–RL&CC and the EU project focal point.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

• University degree in Animal Health and Production from a recognized university; A masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in livestock health and/or animal production with a bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili.
• National of Kenya.

FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in coordinating and organizing trainings, workshops and community meetings, including with cooperatives. Good report-writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of gender-, youth- and conflict-sensitive programming.

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience working with Government, the United Nations, international NGOs or development partners will be an added advantage. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 
•  Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.