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• Work closely with the project team to identify and pilot
  interventions that improve the productivity and competitiveness of the
  livestock industry.
• Collaborate with the livestock farmers, veterinary officers,
  extension services, private service providers, Veterinarians without
  Borders (VWB) and community animal health workers.  Monitor and evaluate all livestock
  related activities in target households.
• Coordinate, supervise, train and support livestock agents.
• Actively promote preservation and storage of local agricultural and
  industrial by-products.
• Support businesses and youth groups to develop new livestock-related
  businesses, such as feed block manufacture, apiculture, silage ‘
  production, milk distribution, and fattening activities.
• Build a network with livestock health companies and service
  providers.
• Support initiatives to improve herd composition.
• Foster good calf management practices, including creep-feeding,
  milking frequency and calfpen hygiene.
• Identify, assess and develop networks and strategies for potential
  private, public and civil society sector partnerships.
• Carry out regular on-site field visits to monitor progress of
  activities
• Provide strategic measures for progress to maximize economic and
  social impacts of the programme to the community.
• Analyze project implementation strategies to identify constraints to
  success and provide timely recommendations.
• Formulate work plans and reports as per reporting schedules.
• Keenly analyze project implementation strategies to identify
  constraints to program success and provide timely recommendations.

• The applicant for the Livestock Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Livestock production and management, Animal Production
  Technology and Management, Veterinary Medicine or a related field. A
  diploma in animal production and management and three years’ experience in
  livestock production programming
• Two years’ experience with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or
  Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) in livestock production activities especially
  in a rural or pastoral community.
• Excellent knowledge of livestock practices and animal husbandry as
  well as livestock economic possibilities.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of government structures of
  production and livestock.
• Good networking skills with communities
• Very good knowledge of businesses in the value chain and communities
  
• Excellent supervisory, training and mentoring skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet
  deadlines and team work. Excellent computer skills.
• Proven skills in riding a motorcycle and possession of a valid
  riding license.
• Knowledge of local language (Nga’Karimojong) is an added advantage.

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