Millennium Promise Animal Production Facilitator Job Vacancy in Uganda

Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities
that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and
Amudat.  

• The jobholder will be
  involved in both animal health, production and Animal Nutrition issues of
  the project
• Work with partners like
  NGOs, CBOs, private sector and donors and districts staff that are active
  in the Livestock sector.
• Actively participate in
  the routine animal censuses
• Promote the growing of
  proven nutritious feeds.
• Ensure the
  implementation of timely livestock vaccinations and treatments
• Manage the process of
  grazing field improvement
• Oversee the process of
  breed’s improvement.
• Co-ordinate with other
  sector leaders in the MVP to capture synergies across Sectors.
• Work with the Business/
  Enterprise sector to ensure livestock interventions are integrated with
  the Business Development, Nutrition and other project interventions in
  order to maximize impact on household income and nutrition.
• Supervise the work of
  field veterinarians
• Organize and undertake
  capacity building activities such as trainings and workshops targeting
  District extension staff, Sector staff, MVP staff, farmer groups, and
  other stakeholders.
• Actively participate in
  the analysis of livestock successes and failures within the project and
  ensure approaches are refined and implemented in line with the learning.
• Offer the required data
  for appropriate reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly and
  annually)

• The candidate should
  hold a Diploma in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, or in
  Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine with 3 years’ hands-on experience as a
  veterinarian.
• Proven experience in
  animal nutrition management
• Demonstrated knowledge
  of Livestock data collection techniques
• Sound knowledge of
  delivering extension services.
• Willingness and ability
  to work in the field 90% of the time;
• Excellent communication
  and writing skills
• Possession of a motor
  cycle riding permit & good riding ability is a plus
• Readiness to ride a
  motorcycle for work is a must
• Knowledge of Karamoja
  working environment and language is a strong added advantage for this
  position.