Livestock FFS (Expert) Consultant

Human Appeal

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Posted date	20th November, 2024	Last date to apply	22nd November, 2024
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Shaheed Benazirabad
Category	Accounting/Auditing
Type	Consultancy	Position	1

Livestock FFS Expert (Consultant Contract)

Duration: October 5^th2024 - March 31^st, 2025)

Position Summary:

He/ She shall be responsible for overall field implementation, coordination and monitoring of the FAO project activities.

Job Duties:

Organizational Setting:

Human Appeal is implementing community outreach activities following structured learning process based on the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach to encourage collective problem solving, demand-led and locally appropriate responses that blend traditional and improved scientifically proven adaptation options.

Reporting Line:

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Projects Manager WFP &FAO at district Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh. The direct supervisor or as assigned, will be responsible for all day-to-day supervision, technical guidance and the performance evaluation.

Technical Focus:

The Livestock and FFS expert will provide relevant technical assistance for efficient implementation of the Livestock Team to develop animal health, feed, fodder crop and AIl data collection network and help in analyzing the data to prepare recommendations for farmers.
Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist the Projects Manager-WFP and FAO grants to develop animal health, feed, fodder crop and AI data collection network and help in analyzing the data to prepare recommendations for farmers;
Directly supervise and guide dairy stakeholders and private sector for dairy development activities related to animal feeding, dairy husbandry, breeding and genetic improvement, and overall management of dairy farms.
Design and develop training modules tailored to Livestock Farmer Field Schools LFFS on local livestock farming practices, including animal health, nutrition, breeding, and waste management.
Prepare extension material and other technical themes as needed to LFFS.
Conduct regular assessments of livestock practices and LFFS in the field to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate with local IP, agricultural organizations, extension workers, and community leaders to promote the LFFS initiative and encourage participation.
Provide training and supervision for field staff in extension work, especially on animal feeding, fodder crops, rearing of calves and heifers, animal health, cattle housing and genetic potential base of dairy cows.
Synthesize lessons learned and best practices gained during the program implementation in collaboration with the program team and feed those into the discussions with other stakeholders.
Report on the progress of work/program and signal in advance problems that may hamper such progress.
Ensure the implementation of the Project activities according to the work plan

Qualification and Experience:

University degree in DVM, livestock and animal husbandry
Mandatory knowledge and understanding of FFS programming;
At least 3 year experience working on livestock management projects preferably with UN agencies like WFP and FAO.
Previous experience of working in SBA district on FFS approach, livestock management is preferred.
Experience in the provision of administrative and logistical support and organization of workshops
Experience in research, analysis, and report writing;
Experience in working with government officials and non-governmental organizations;
Demonstrated experience in working in complex working environments;
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access etc.) and experience in handling web-based applications

Skills and Abilities:

Good understanding of community participation and the integration of DRR in recovery projects.
Knowledge of PSEA, Protection & GBV, Gender & Inclusiveness in recovery context.
Knowledge of low cost structural mitigation activities.
Ability to communicate in local languages.
Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and occasionally, senior government levels

Financial Proposal:

Sn	Details	Amount
01	Livestock FFS Expert in SBA (Consultancy)

Please share rates including transportation loading, unloading & all Govt taxes.

Terms& Conditions

No advance payment will be made to the selected vendor.
Quoted prices for the items shall be inclusive of all kinds of Government taxes as per National Law.
Payment shall be made as per the agreed terms and conditions contained in the agreement/work order.
Transportation/Delivery to the project site/distribution points will be the responsibility of the vendor at his own cost.
Quoted rates shall remain valid for at least 30 days from the date of opening.

Vendor should send the quotation by hand/electronically via email at [email protected] and CC: [email protected] and [email protected] by 22-11-2024 before 4:00 pm

Consent:

Our organization is not involved in and does not support any activity which is considered illegal by the Government of Pakistan or under the International Laws Community or what may be termed a ‘terrorist activity’. I confirm that the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have not withheld information.

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Terms& Conditions

No advance payment will be made to the selected vendor.
Quoted prices for the items shall be inclusive of all kinds of Government taxes as per National Law.
Payment shall be made as per the agreed terms and conditions contained in the agreement/work order.
Transportation/Delivery to the project site/distribution points will be the responsibility of the vendor at his own cost.
Quoted rates shall remain valid for at least 30 days from the date of opening.

Vendor should send the quotation by hand/electronically via email at [email protected] and CC: [email protected] and [email protected] by 22-11-2024 before 4:00 pm