Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-Sales) Program
Call for Expressions of Interest
Call #: (K-SALES-2014-001)

Over 3 years, the USDA - Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) Program will improve the competitiveness of the livestock value chain by increasing productivity and boost marketing and trade of live animals and meat (cattle and shoat) hides and skins value chains.

K- SALES interventions will increase the availability of quality enhancing inputs, technologies and services, while increasing adoption of improved livestock and farm management techniques. The project will also stimulate and leverage public and private investment in infrastructure and technologies through matching grants that strengthen vertical and horizontal linkages through capacity building and mentorships to improve linkages between buyers and sellers, buy-down risk of investment and reduce transaction costs in 6 Counties; namely Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos and Taita Taveta.

K-SALES is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and highly experienced firms, eligible local facilitators/consultancy firms, consortiums, NGOs, CBOs, training institutions, business associations, private sector business service providers, financial service providers and livestock sector stakeholders to indicate their interest to partner with us in implementing sustainable interventions in the livestock sector. Upcoming assignments will be tendered on a competitive basis to any organization that is pre-qualified with K-SALES. Successful applicants will be eligible to respond to bids issued by the program. Women owned/managed firms are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must identify and select which category they wish to partner in from the following:

Codes and CategoriesAgro-dealersVeterinarian BusinessesWater User Associations and Community water systems Design & RehabilitationLivestock Farmer CooperativesLivestock Marketing agentsFinancial ServicesCounty Slaughter houses/Butcheries/TanneriesLivestock Product Outlets eg supermarketsCapacity building trainersPost-Harvest Handling and ProcessingLivestock Farmer Field SchoolsOn farm and Off farm Infrastructure DevelopmentCompleted Expressions of Interest including Company Profile (with insight into the principal activities of the company / Business) and Capability Statements should be sent to Procurement.KSALES@idd.landolakes.com clearly indicating the Code Number and Category being applied for. The EOI must refer to the call number, and have the following details; Organization’s name, area/s of operation, contact person and address, registration status and physical location. The deadline for submissions is Monday 28th April 2014.

Marketer - Livestock

Our client is in the agricultural industry and is seeking to fill the position of Marketing Officer. 

The incumbent will mainly market their livestock products especially to sell goats/dopers sheep

Requirements

Create market for high value animalsMust have Sound knowledge of animals and animal marketsCandidate must be a quick learnerMust have a Bachelors degree in Marketing or related fieldInterested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 12th May  2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject of the application email.
Please note that Applications with other attachments will be disqualified.

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Nicola Farms Limited (NFL) is a company specializing horticulture and livestock farming. The company is based in Murang’a County near Maragua town in Central Kenya.Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position. The successful applicant will oversee the management of animal health, feeding and productivity. He/she will report directly to the Operations Manager on all day-to-day matters pertaining to the Livestock unit.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the animal health – Preventive and curative programOversee the management of animal feeding program.Daily labour planning, allocation, and monitoring.Carrying out animal improvement research and advising the company on the same.Developing and implementing fisheries projects.Giving out a monthly report to the management on the livestock performance.Keeping farm records including the following: Calving records, Breeding records, Health record, Productivity records, Sales records, Staff attendance recordsDesired Competences/QualificationsCertificate/ Diploma in animal Husbandry from a recognized institution.Have knowledge in Veterinary and AI services.Minimum 3 years experience in animal rearing job.Must be able to work with minimum supervision.Good team playerGood reporting skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skillsGood record keeping/ Analytical skillsDriving licenceIf you fulfill the above requirements, send your letter of application, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before 9th May 2013.

Human Resources & Admin Coordinator
Nicola Farms Ltd
Maragua-64

Applications can also be emailed to francis.kioko@nicola.co.ke / info@nicola.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Nicola Farms Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Nicola Farms Limited (NFL) is a company specializing horticulture and livestock farming. The company is based in Murang’a County near Maragua town in Central Kenya.Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position. The successful applicant will oversee the management of animal health, feeding and productivity. He/she will report directly to the Operations Manager on all day-to-day matters pertaining to the Livestock unit.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the animal health – Preventive and curative programOversee the management of animal feeding program.Daily labour planning, allocation, and monitoring.Carrying out animal improvement research and advising the company on the same.Developing and implementing fisheries projects.Giving out a monthly report to the management on the livestock performance.Keeping farm records including the following: Calving records, Breeding records, Health record, Productivity records, Sales records, Staff attendance recordsDesired Competences/QualificationsCertificate/ Diploma in animal Husbandry from a recognized institution.Have knowledge in Veterinary and AI services.Minimum 3 years experience in animal rearing job.Must be able to work with minimum supervision.Good team playerGood reporting skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skillsGood record keeping/ Analytical skillsDriving licenceIf you fulfill the above requirements, send your letter of application, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before 9th May 2013.

Human Resources & Admin Coordinator
Nicola Farms Ltd
Maragua-64

Applications can also be emailed to francis.kioko@nicola.co.ke / info@nicola.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Nicola Farms Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working in a team environment the position plays a key role in ensuring that the department effectively carries out its financial functions and objectives including internal control.Preparing monthly bank reconciliations.Maintaining and updating Cash Books.Posting of supplier invoices.Accounts payable reconciliations.Preparing monthly VAT returns.Filing of accounting documents.Participate and carrying out stock taking on regular basis and reconciling physical stocks and records.Undertake any other function as may be assigned from time to time.Desired Competences/QualificationsMinimum CPA 2At least 1year experience in a busy finance departmentProficiency in use of Microsoft applications especially ExcelProven knowledge in use of a good accounting software although experience with the use of Sage Pastel will be a good advantageStrong knowledge in IT skills would also be desired.Self driven, analytical, result oriented with good organizational skills.Good team playerGood reporting skillsMust be able to work with minimum supervision.Willing to reside in a rural setup.If you fulfill the above requirements, send your letter of application, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned on or before 10th May 2013.
Human Resources & Admin Coordinator
Nicola Farms Ltd
Maragua-64
Applications can also be emailed to francis.kioko@nicola.co.ke / info@nicola.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Nicola Farms Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Location : Nairobi , Kenya

Experience : 5-10 Years

Last date of Submission : 28 Feb 2013

Sector : Agriculture & Allied sector

Compensation : As Per ILRI Guidelines.

Skill Set : Monitoring and Evaluation , Programme Management , Training and Capacity Building

Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract

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Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated livestock growth project in Kenya funded by USAID. This five year contract aims to improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness of livestock value chains in Marsabit and Garissa while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities. Specific areas of expertise include: improved livestock productivity, animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, pastoral livestock systems, animal nutrition/health, and breeding.
 Minimum 10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Programme Manager, working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of Africa, including pastoral areas.Strong communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert / DCOPMinimum 10 years regional/international experience in relevant technical sector.Demonstrated success implementing programs using USAID’s facilitated value chains/M4P approach.Strong background in gender integration and women’s empowerment.Minimum 10 years experience in livestock development, including marketing and processing.Minimum 5 years experience managing or evaluating livestock programs in the Horn of Africa.Experience in Marsabit or Garissa preferred.M&E / Communications SpecialistMinimum 5 years experience with monitoring, tracking outcome indicators, and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis for complex and medium scale international development programs, or other relevant M&E experience Prior experience with database management preferredAll candidates must possess Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree plus additional 7 years experience to the minimums listed above, and English fluency. Experience in Kenya or E. Africa, specifically in pastoral areas, preferred.
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit@gmail.com by May 25, 2012. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis. No telephone inquiries please.

EXPECTED START DATE OF ASSIGNMENT

1st January 2012

DURATION

6 months renewable

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Chief, Emergency Operations Service (TCEO), the supervision of the OiC FAO Somalia and the Senior Livestock Coordinator, the technical supervision of the FAO Sub-regional office in Addis Ababa in contact when necessary with the Chief of Animal Health Service (AGAH) and the Animal Production branch (AGAS), the incumbent will:

• Lead the programme of the livestock sector including planning, organization and implementation of disease surveillance, prevention and control activities as well as activities related to animal production and marketing implemented by FAO Somalia and/or its partners. • Support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate sectorial coordination mechanisms, including working groups at the field level, actively participate in it and provide support as and when required. • Prepare regular and adequate reporting on the livestock sector activities against indicators of intervention progress and achievements and assist to contribute in drafting project documents, work plans and reports by providing the technical and non technical information. • Pragmatically guide on pastoralism, natural resource management and livestock related issues relevant to emergency operations from a national perspective • Establish and coordinate appropriate mechanism of coordination and information sharing within the stakeholder and cluster members. • Actively participate in national emergency needs assessment and response teams in Somalia and make urgent decisions in the absence of the Senior livestock coordinator • Network emergency activities with rehabilitation programme including design of departure strategies and linkages with other development programmes in Somalia • Support the Coordination, guidance and supervision of the implementation of livestock projects in Somalia in close consultation with the senior livestock coordinator • Liaise with Somali stakeholders and authorities • Actively participate in a coordinated joint cluster or interagency assessment and assist in data/information analysis to identify gaps and recommend sectorial intervention. • Coordinate the collection of data generated by the zonal offices and consolidate data into FAO project databases and formulate information reports on the data which will be transmitted to the project networks, be sent to FAOSO IT departments in Nairobi. • Monitor and verify the data in FAO project system generated in regions of Somalia for its accuracy, appropriateness and completeness then contribute to the preparation of the quarter and annual reports of FAO projects and submitted to FAOSO. • Liaise with local authorities and NGO’s and other stakeholders regarding gathering and data management related activities. • Prepare and support in the lead of project formulations and programme proposals for the Livestock Sector and discuss with stakeholders as appropriate. • Perform any other technical or administrative duty as requested by the FAO Somalia officer in charge.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

• Timely implementation of all programmes • Real-time data collection, collation and reporting • Full coordination of all programme activities • Timely generation of project proposals in consultation with stakeholders

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in animal health, science/husbandry; • Ten years of relevant experience in emergency and development orientated livestock production of which five years should be in livestock emergency and development in African countries in emergency situation; • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other official language of the organization.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience in responding to livestock aspects of emergencies and development in the Horn of Africa. • Demonstrated experience in the implementation of livestock activities in collaborative work with public and private sectors; • Extent of experience in livestock project formulation, technical development and budget allocation, execution and monitoring; • Ability to promote multi-stakeholder advocacy and national coordination • Extent of experience in organizing and facilitating national and international workshop and missions for decision making and exchange of information; • Extent of experience in community and participatory approaches and in particular with building veterinary associations and farmers groups; • Initiative and innovation ability; judgment and ability to plan and organize activities; to work under pressure and in multi-disciplinary and cultural teams; • Quality of both oral and written communication skills on operational and technical issues in requested languages.

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VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position: Technical Advisor to the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project (LESP)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Deadline for Application: 11/11/2011

Availability: Immediately

Context

VSF Belgium has been supporting the eradication of rinderpest from Southern Sudan and the development of epidemio-surveillance systems since 2001.

With the advent of peace in 2005 and the establishment of the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) in South Sudan, the LESP Southern Sub-Project supported the final stages of rinderpest eradication and building the capacity of MARF to establish an effective and sustainable disease surveillance system and to develop policies on control of priority livestock diseases, animal health service delivery and other key livestock development issues.

LESP is a 5 year European Union (EU) funded project with a total budget of EURO 3,55 million and is implemented in partnership with the Republic of South Sudan MARF.

Role

Manage the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project in close co-ordination with MARF, Government of South Sudan, and ensure objectives and targets are met.Provide technical advice to MARF on all aspects of LESP.Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for management of LESP funds and inputs, follow up of expenditure and checking of financial reports in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to plan for and report on the utilisation of LESP funds & inputs.Responsible for the timely submission of necessary reports and other documents to the donor in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to prepare work plans, budget amendments & narrative reports.Support the day-to-day implementation of project activities by MARF, working closely with the MARF LESP Co-ordinator and other personnel designated to work on the project.Attend and act as secretary for LESP North-South Steering Committee meetings and attend LESP Southern Sub-Project Technical Committee meetings and working group meetings.Manage the LESP project personnel; work plans, performance management, project meetings and recruitmentAssist in the identification of short-term consultants to conduct studies and training for the project. Manage and provide advice and support to project consultants to ensure their missions are successful.Advise and support MARF to develop the epidemio-surveillance system for South Sudan: organise and facilitate meetings and workshops, establishment of animal health database, training of veterinarians and animal health workers in epidemiosurveillance.Support the improvement of veterinary diagnostic capacity.Promote good communication and information-sharing between MARF and other stakeholders in the livestock sector; support and attend livestock co-ordination meetings, support the preparation of newsletters and other communication materials.Support MARF policy development process for priority animal diseases.Co-ordination with other stakeholders in the livestock sector and other related livestock projects that are being implemented in South Sudan.Support the implementation of the LESP exit strategyPromote and participate in knowledge management within VSF Belgium.Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree in Veterinary MedicinePost-graduate qualification in relevant discipline preferably in Veterinary EpidemiologyAt least 10 years of experience at programme management level in livestock developmentExperience with Community based animal health and use of participatory methodsExperience in training, facilitation, coaching, capacity-building of local partnersExperience in working with multiple stakeholdersExperience in working with governmentExperience of livestock disease surveillanceExperience of working with of pastoralist communitiesFluent in written and spoken EnglishExcellent managerial skills (planning, organizing, leading, controlling)Excellent coordination skillsStrong communication skillsGood reporting skills,Ability to prepare and present issues at all levelsGood networking skillsGood negotiation skillsGood team builderComputer literacyIdentify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-BDisplay intercultural and gender sensitivityRespect in dealing with othersAffinity for NGO work in generalAbility to cope with uncertain and difficult working and living environment.Transparent and accountableWillingness to travelFluency in written and/or spoken Arabic an advantage.Experience in South Sudan is an advantagePlease send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “LESP advisor”) on or before 11/11/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: http://www.vsfbelgium.org/

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Kenya Orient Insurance Ltd seeks to recruit a talented and experienced individual to fill the following position. Position: Executive Underwriter - LivestockReports To: Head of UnderwritingOverall Responsibility: Lead the operations of the product and business development of the livestock
underwriting business, and ensure quality service to clients and brokers to attract, retain and service clients for livestock business line. Key Tasks, Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for several producers and/or accounts and is the primary point of contact for that livestock producer and/or agency
Monitoring production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risk, and other production and quality measures.
Possesses a working knowledge of all of livestock related products.
Prepares annual analysis of Company’s relationship with assigned Producers, identifies areas of opportunity or problems with the Producer and takes necessary steps to exploit such opportunities or address such problems, and updates analysis as required.
Acts as an “ombudsman” for Producers in working with KOIL dient relations standards.
Visits producers per regional marketing and sales plan to ensure relationship management responsibilities are met; completes and distributes “visit reports” within 5 business days after visit.
Draft manuscript policy endorsements, when necessary.
Responsible for new and renewal premium in the region on assigned producers and/or accounts.
Responsible for underwriting and pricing accounts in accordance with KOIL’S underwriting standards, personal underwriting authority level, and IRAs General Guidelines.
Ensures compliance of all file documentation standards, complies with underwriting and authority level standards, and passes all audits (both internal and external).
Demonstrates a working knowledge of livestock underwriting forms and endorsements, rating methodology and reinsurance contracts.
Works with the Head of Underwriting to manage regional underwriting results including regional modeled results, spread of risk initiatives, and concentration of risk controls. Bachelor of Science Veterinary Medicine or related fields
3 years progressive underwriting experience within the insurance industry
Certification in insurance will be an added advantage
Strong IT skills & mathematical aptitude

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their cv to hr@korient.co.ke before 18 August 2011.

Livestock – Epidemio - Surveillance Project Southern Sub – Project (Southern Sudan)

A study to assess the health regulations, management and ownership of livestock slaughter facilities in five states of the Republic of South Sudan

Terms of Reference

Introduction

Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Belgium (VSF-Belgium) is an international non-governmental organization whose vision is to improve the welfare of vulnerable populations in developing countries, through improving animal health and production.

We have been a key player in the livestock sector in Southern Sudan since 1995 with a major role in the establishment of a community based animal health delivery system. Since 2007 VSF Belgium has been involved directly in supporting the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) in the establishment of an effective and efficient disease surveillance system in South Sudan.

This is under Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern sub-project (LESP) through a grant from the European Community (EC), a parallel project is being implemented in northern Sudan.

The overall objective of the project is long-term reduction of poverty of those involved in livestock farming.

The specific objectives are:

Completion of the rinderpest eradication pathway in Southern Sudan completed by 2008.Establishment of an effective and sustainable epidemio-surveillance system (ESS) owned and supported by the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) in order to support timely and effectively livestock disease control.Ensure that the GoSS Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) has an informed and fully-costed strategy addressing main animal health issues affecting Southern Sudan.The target groups for the project are the livestock owners of Southern Sudan, Community-based Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), Animal Health Auxiliaries, (AHAs), public and private veterinarians, Southern Sudan State Ministries of Agriculture and Animal Resources and Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) Directorate of Veterinary Services.

Consultancy summary

In the past four years the project had its focus on addressing the completion of rinderpest eradication pathway as recommended by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE), as well as strengthening the disease surveillance capacity of the government of South Sudan specifically targeting priority and emerging livestock diseases in South Sudan.

In a quest to take the surveillance effort further the project aims to advocate for an improved disease tracking system, linking up with livestock routes and marketing infrastructures. These marketing infrastructures were destroyed during the two decade long civil war.

The study is designed to look at the existing slaughter facilities in the five states of Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Upper Nile, Eastern Equatoria and Unity and assess their conformity with normal operating standards.

Location

This study will take place in the five State capital towns of Juba, Bor, Malakal, Torit and Bentiu.

Objectives of the survey

The objective of this study is to look at the status of the existing slaughter facilities and assess their compliance with normal standards applicable in meat inspection practices, i.e. ante and post mortem, processing as well as management and ownership of the structures.

1. The consultant will look at the structure of the facility in line but not limited to the points list listed below:

The site of the slaughter facility and the surrounding environAccessibility by the livestock traders and butchersAvailability of holding pens for ante mortem inspection and isolationThe size of the facility in relation to outputThe design including various compartments i.e. slaughtering and skinning, carcass hanging facility, viscera processing and inspection space, slaughter by-products disposal and/or processingAvailability of necessary slaughtering equipmentsAvailability of potable water; power and adequate ventilationAvailability of adequate drainage as well as disposal facilitiesAvailability of offices and lavatories2. Health regulations; the consultant will investigate the existing health regulations in the slaughter facility, this includes but not limited to:
Ante and post mortem inspectionDisposal of condemned partsHealth fitness certificates for the workersIdentification of inspected carcassesWashing and disinfection facilitiesApplication of food safety principles on meat products starting within the facility all the way to the consumer e.g. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
3. Assess the processing/utilization/commercialization of slaughter by-products and comment on any unexploited potential for the processing/utilization/commercialization of the same.

4. Management and Ownership: the consultant is expected to document the existing management system in the slaughter facility and how the roles and responsibilities are divided between the veterinary authority, town council, butchers and livestock traders associations.

5. Gauge the knowledge of stakeholders ( cattle owners, traders, butchers, slaughter house staff and consumers) on public health issues especially meat hygiene, and understand their perception about the current systems.

6. The consultant is expected to assess the environmental implications related to the site and operation of slaughter facilities as well as transportation of meat products to retail outlets.

7. Document the findings with clear recommendations.

Execution

The expert(s) will draft a detailed work plan for the study within the first one (1) week of signing the contractA participatory approach will be expected with maximum stakeholder participation and appropriate involvement of MARF and project target groups at all stages.
The whole mission is expected to be completed within 30 daysThree (3) days desk workTwenty five days (25) days field work involving travel between the five states and consultation with the stakeholdersTwo (2) days validation workshop in JubaDeliverables

The expert(s) will be expected to submit a hard and soft copy of a detailed work plan within one (1) week of signing the consultancy contract.

A detailed final report will be presented to the VSF-B Regional Director and LESP Sub-project Coordinator entailing the findings and recommendation of the survey. The entire report will be presented in English and will remain the property of VSF-B. A hard copy and a soft copy must be submitted.

A draft report will be expected seven (7) days after the end of the mission and the final report is expected 5 days after VSF-B’s comments.

The contents of the report shall be as follows:

Executive summary (covering major findings and recommendations).Background.Description of the objectives of the mission and execution methodology.FindingsProblems encounteredRecommendations;Annexes covering Terms of Reference, abbreviations, data collection formats and questionnaires used references, graphs, tables, etc.).

Responsibilities

The LESP Technical Advisor based in Juba, Southern Sudan will ensure the overall coordination of the mission in conjunction with the Project Coordinator (PC) also based in Juba. The expert(s) will be expected to work closely with MARF and relevant stakeholders.

The LESP Sub-Project Coordinator will have overall responsibility and accountability for the mission and will provide guidance through all stages of the studies.

The expert(s) will be part of the Project Management Unit which reports to the PC.

Qualifications

The expert(s) are expected to have the following attributes:

Veterinary public health expert with at least seven years experience in assessment of livestock marketing structuresExperience in carrying out similar studies, using participatory methodologies and a proven track record of excellent results delivery.Experience with livestock market analysisExcellent report writing skills.Working experience in Southern Sudan is desirable.Contact Information

Interested consultants should prepare and submit to VSF-B both technical and financial proposal for the assignment by 13th of August 2011

They should indicate their qualifications and experience with a detailed execution plan.

The proposals, CV and letter of motivation as well as three (3) referees should be sent electronically to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

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Terra Nuova (Terra Nuova) Terra Nuova is an International Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1969 and headquartered in Italy. It focuses on promoting equitable and sustainable socio-economic development in various African and Latin America countries, with operational hubs in Mali, Kenya, Peru and Nicaragua. Terra Nuova works in partnership with pastoralists, smallholder farmers, entrepreneurs in the urban and rural informal sector and local communities with the aim of improving their socio-economic status and understanding of domestic, regional and global dynamics. TNEA has a recognized experience in the rehabilitation of the Somali livestock sector having started its operations in the region in 1994. It has implemented a number of relief and itinerant training projects in the livestock sector with the aim of clearing trans-boundary diseases and restoring a veterinary system that meets international standards and supports livestock export for the whole Somali ecosystem. Terra Nuova has to date paid enormous attention to responding to the needs of building the capacity of animal health workers to be able to sustain and protect the livestock export industry.
1. Objective of the Consultancy and Rationale

In consultation with the different partners and institutions engaged in the livestock sector, existing Somali zonal authorities and administrations, the private sector working in Somalia the consultancy will produce building upon the first consultancy report the strategic framework orientation that will be the backbone for better integration and coordination of the proposed livestock development framework (LDPF) in Somalia taking into account the livestock sector related policies and master plans while ensuring consistency towards the adoption of the partnership principles in program implementation .

A tentative Livestock Development Program Framework (LDPF) proposed in the first consultancy report 2009 appears to be suitable tool to promote integration among different interventions addressing the main gaps in the Somali Livestock sector development initiatives.

Building upon the proposed livestock development framework (LDPF) this second year consultancy report will address issues pertaining to the implementation modalities of the LDPF towards greater adoption of partnership principles by all involved Somali stakeholders.

The consultant is expected to draw from the main outcomes of the previous consultancy report through an incremental approach focusing on the identified challenges and gaps

2. Expected Result

As part of the overall development of the strategic framework towards partnership principles adoption in the livestock development initiatives implementation, the consultancy will undertake the following components.

3. Sector analysis

It will specifically address:
?The partnership principles approach adoption in livestock development initiatives
?The main reference of existing coordination mechanism in the livestock sector in Somalia;
?The main reference of existing information sharing platform in the livestock sector in Somalia;

4. Problem analysis

While sustained external support to the Somali livestock sector has been a key element for many donors and development partners, and a very large number of interventions were carried out in the past 15 years, insufficient attention was devoted towards the involvement of Somali livestock sector stakeholders.

Among the weakest links identified with previous efforts to support the livestock sector was the lack of comprehensive monitoring tools for better integration and coordination of livestock development programme implementation.

Taking into consideration the regional and national context and paying particular attention to any potential institutional ramifications, this section emphasizes on issues and challenges to be addressed at the various Somalia stakeholders’ levels towards better integration and coordination of the LDPF in Somalia ensuring prioritization of these problems.
It will specifically address the issues and challenges towards the adoption of approach based partnership principles in the implementation of the LDPF

As such the problem analysis will focus on the following sub theme:

•Linkages to existing coordination mechanism
•Linkages to existing livestock sector information sharing platforms
•Ownership of livestock development intervention
•Alignment of livestock sector development initiatives
•Harmonization of livestock sector development intervention
•Management of livestock development results
•Mutual accountability of livestock development results

5. Strategic framework towards the adoption of the partnership principles within the proposed livestock development program framework (LDPF)

Based on the findings of the two previous sections, the overall strategic framework leading to the adoption of partnership principles based approach will be presented, including:

•Identification of the issues, challenges and deficiencies to be targeted under this overall strategic framework
•Rational for incorporating these issues, challenges and deficiencies in the overall strategic framework
•General policy guidelines for integration of coordination mechanism and information sharing platforms within development initiatives
•Proposed policy objectives for integration of coordination mechanism and information sharing platforms within development initiatives
•Consistency of these objectives with existing Somali livestock sector policy and master plans as well as regional and continental policies and treaties
•Proposed strategies for achieving these objectives and related interventions;
•Expected benefits of proposed strategies from both donors/implementing body side and Somali livestock stakeholders side
•Risks or potential hindrances to success of proposed strategies and assumptions

6. Detail presentation of the strategic framework for towards the adoption of partnership principles within the proposed livestock development program framework (LDPF)

This section will focus on the strategic orientation of each identified priority areas

•Schedule of transition from current state of livestock sector development initiatives towards strategic interventions proposed through the strategic framework
•Possible instruments and platforms for coordination mechanism of these strategic interventions proposed at local, national, regional and continental level
•Identification of potential partners for the implementation of these interventions;
•Locally available means or support mechanisms that could be mobilized in support of these interventions;
•The assumptions underlying the expected outcomes of these interventions and possible risks associated with these outcomes; and
•Possible monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for these interventions.

7. Work plan
On the basis of the proposed time schedule outlined below, the consultant will prepare a detailed work plan, which will include the following elements:

•Literature review/fact finding/data collection/workshop
•Review of the previous RoO III consultancy on livestock program integration.
•Workshops, consultations and other means of ensuring broad participation of local and regional stakeholders, donors and implementing agencies;
•Consultations and other means of ensuring broad participation of local and regional stakeholders, donors and implementing agencies. Stakeholder participation is fundamental to the success of this consultancy expected to conduct thorough information collection and analysis.
•Identification of possible options for the proposed strategic framework;
•Briefing report summarizing the proposed options;
•Consultation meetings with the Terra Nuova Regional Director/RoOIIIP PM to identify the preferred option; and
•Preparation of the draft and final strategic framework document.

8. The consultant may propose alternative approaches of collecting information and to carrying out the strategic framework of the livestock development program implementation

9. Expertise required, Qualifications, Experience and skills

The consultant must specify the qualifications and experience to be assigned the study, curriculum vitae, of no more than four pages detailing the relevant experience should be provided to the Terra Nuova
The specialists provided will have the following qualifications:

Senior Consultant – Sector Development Expert:

•Degree in veterinary medicine with specialization in Animal Production or Livestock Development Program
•University degree in agro-economics or rural development;
•At least 10 years of professional experience in developing countries;
•Good knowledge of livestock farming systems in arid and semi–arid countries;
•Demonstrated experience in livestock sector development programmes, livestock sector capacity building and participatory planning;
•The consultant should have thorough knowledge of the Somali livestock sector
•Have at least 10 years undertaking livestock sector mapping/diagnostic activities
•Possesses adequate understanding and knowledge on cross-cutting issues in livestock development.
•Experience in applied PCM;
•Fluent in English, both reading and writing;
•Working experience in the region would be an advantage.

10. Reporting
Reports shall be submitted in English to Terra Nuova Regional Director as follows:

•Work plan: As indicated above, the consultant will provide a detailed work plan and budget, outlining the proposed methodology and time schedule.
•Briefing notes: The consultant will present short briefing notes (1 to 2 pages) ahead of the briefing meetings with Terra Nuova and RoOIIIP.
•Draft report: The consultant will submit to Terra Nuova Regional Director a draft report with the same elements listed for the intermediate report and taking into consideration any comments made by Terra Nuova Regional Director and RoOIIIP PM on the intermediate report.

A presentation of the draft report will be made to Terra Nuova Regional Director for feedback.

Ten days after the receipt of the comments from Terra Nuova Regional Director, the consultant will be expected to deliver the following output:

•Final draft of towards partnership principles adoption in the livestock development program framework incorporating (i) the sector analysis; (ii) problems analysis; and (iii) strategic orientation.

11. The reports mentioned above should be submitted both in hardcopy and CDs. All electronic versions of the documents shall be in MS Word.

12. Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Terra Nuova Regional Director is responsible for
1. Overall responsibility and accountability for smooth carry out of the task at various levels
2. Review and approval of deliverables
3. The selected expert consultant will report directly to Terra Nuova Regional Director

RoOIIIP will ensure the overall coordination of this assignment and liaison with partner’s agencies.
RoOIIIP PM is responsible for
1. Overall coordination of this assignment and liaison with partner agencies in Somalia
2. Provision of guidance and technical input throughout all phases of execution

13. Consultations
Throughout the consultancy, extensive and regular consultations will be held with the different partners and institutions engaged in the livestock sector, AU-IBAR, Terra Nuova, RoOIIIP, Somali authorities and administrations, the private sector working in Somalia. The consultant will facilitate a validation Workshop to initiate discussions on the tentative Livestock Development Program Framework and interact with the key stakeholders in the Somali livestock sector. for discussing the study findings and taking inputs from key stakeholders including Government agencies and NGOs and INGOs and present findings of the study to the stakeholders in the workshop for validation of the study report and finalize recommendations

14. Timeframe
The total duration of the consultancy will be one months, while the time frame for the assignment is to be mutually agreed between the consultant and Terra Nuova Regional Director.

15. Logistics
The consultancy will be based in Nairobi, with extensive travel to and within Somalia.
In Nairobi, Terra Nuova and RoOIIIP will support the consultant and facilitate the administrative, logistical and security–related elements of the consultancy, including visits to Somalia.
Terra Nuova/RoOIIIP will avail all logistics required to carry out the consultation.

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