Job Title: Animal
Production Facilitator
Organization: Millennium
Promise Alliance Inc
Project Name: Drylands
Integrated Development Project
Integrated Development Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Funding Source: Islamic
Development Bank (IDB)
Development Bank (IDB)
Reports to: Animal
Production and Animal Health/ Livestock Specialist
About Us:
The Government of Uganda
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium 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.
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium 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.
Job Summary: The Animal
Production Facilitator will be responsible for overseeing the field execution
of livestock production interventions in accordance with approved work plans
and budgets.
Production Facilitator will be responsible for overseeing the field execution
of livestock production interventions in accordance with approved work plans
and budgets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance
Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm
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