Animal (Livestock) Production FFS Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

JOB SUMMARY

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.Tasks and responsibilitiesCoordinate 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 trainingsFollow 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Veterinary medicine, Agriculture and natural resources

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree