Consultant - Feed and Fodder at Sahel Group

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement the fodder production component of ALDDN program in the project implementation areas
• Develop and monitor strategic business plans, work plans and training modules with project partners to ensure private sector participation and sustainability beyond the program life span
• Conduct training on fodder and forage management for the Crop Farmers/Youth farmers
• Provide training on improved approaches to production, harvesting, processing and storage techniques of both new and existing fodder crop in Nigeria context
• Conduct training on fodder storage, preservation technologies like silage and hay making
• Provide appropriate suggestions to the Program Manager to promote programming focused on livestock production and productivity
• Organize project meetings, reports and capacity building for the team and crop farmers
• Oversee capacity of the fodder production and commercialization
• Contribute to the cross-cutting goals of the program
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Manager