Livestock and Dairy Value Chain Specialist
Job Title: Livestock & Dairy Value-chain Specialist
Reports To: Regional Manager
Duty Station: Quetta
Age Limit: 45 years
Job Summary:
The Livestock & Dairy Value-chain Specialist will report to Regional Manager and will assist the program unit in managing implementation of regional livestock & dairy development projects, identification of key private sector led interventions, structuring of grant interventions for livestock and dairy development projects, development of functional linkages and networks in region, with overall goal to develop livestock & dairy sector of Pakistan. S/he will also carry out value chain analyses to determine appropriate interventions into selected livestock & dairy value chains.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assume overall responsibility for planning, implementing, monitoring and coordinating the implementation of the ASF livestock & dairy development project components in region, together with supporting the preparation of detailed annual work-plans, targets and budgetsCarry out value chain analyses to determine appropriate interventions into selected livestock & dairy value chains in regionCoordinate the identification of key private sector led project interventions to foster quantitative and qualitative improvements in the sector, either through direct intervention, through service providers or through specific inputs from international technical assistance inputsUnder the supervision of Regional / Provincial Program Manager, undertake responsibility for the preparation and structuring of grant interventions for livestock & dairy development projects in region, ensuring conformity and quality, for ultimate submission to the Grants department for further processingDevelop the linkages and networks required at regional level, and identify and implement pro-active measures for continued collaborationWork closely with sector consultants engaged by ASF from time to time for undertaking various assignmentsAssist M&E unit in monitoring of livestock & dairy related aspects of ASF projects in regionAny other responsibilities assigned by the Regional ManagerQualifications / Experience
M.Sc in Animal Science or Animal Husbandry, or a higher degreeMinimum 8 years' experience related to the above duties and responsibilities, out of which 4 years’ experience should be in a similar role related to development of livestock & dairy value chains. Experience of working with International NGOs, donor agencies, or other reputed international development organizations will be a plus.Specific livestock & dairy sector experience, preferably with broad ranging skills and capabilities in the management, operation, promotion and development of the sector. A demonstrable track-record in promoting business growth and development, through value chain development, innovative thinking and strong team-building, are considered pre-requisitesAbility to work independently and in a teamComputer literacy with demonstrated use of Word, Excel, Power Point etc.Excellent writing and communications skills in English requiredASF is an equal opportunities employer
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