Livestock
Technical Advisor – Rwanda
Background:
Land O’Lakes
International Development is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to
be a global leader in transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and
enterprise partnerships that replace
poverty with prosperity, and dependency
with self-reliance. We leverage Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s 34-year history engaging
in international agriculture and economic development programs, implementing
more than 280 programs in 80 countries since 1981.
Position
summary:
Land O’Lakes
International Development seeks an experienced Technical Advisor for the
livestock value chain to provide technical leadership on livestock activities
for the anticipated USAID-funded livestock production for improved nutrition
program in Rwanda. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for activities
related to livestock practices and technology—from improving livestock productivity
to strengthening the livestock value chain through public and private
partnerships and working with producer groups and service providers on inputs,
technical advisory and financial services.
Reporting
& supervision:
The livestock
technical advisor will report to the Chief of Party or his/her designee.
Required
skills and qualifications:
· Master’s degree in
animal sciences or a related field, or equivalent work experience;
· Minimum of 5 years
of work experience in managing and implementing livestock management activities
with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills;
· Record of
achieving project objectives in a context of similar depth and breadth of
scope;
· Supervisory
experience with teams and professional groups in a cross-cultural environment;
and
· Fluency in local
language and English.
· Private sector
experience in livestock value chain is a plus.
Local
country candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note only
finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
We are an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes enforces a policy of
maintaining a drug-free workforce.
To apply, please use
the link below to get to our Career page for this position:
https://lol.avature.net/Careers/JobDetail/Rwanda-Livestock-Technical-Adv…
