Livestock Productivity Lead, Nigeria Livestock at ACDI VOCA

Overview

• ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Livestock Productivity Lead for an anticipated livestock program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The Activity will explore practical, cost effective, and multi-stakeholder adaptation solutions to improve livelihoods of poor and vulnerable communities in target states.
• The program is anticipated to start in late December 2022 and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies focused on increasing livestock productivity through animal health and nutrition, husbandry, herd management, and breeding practices
• Lead initiatives enhancing livestock management learning and adoption of best practices
• Design, test, and scale market-led mechanisms to promote and deliver inputs and services to livestock producers
• Develop partnerships to increase year-round access to affordable, high-quality animal feed
• Conduct targeted research on new/potential market channels and technologies, business models, and partnerships
• Design embedded extension solutions to facilitate the transfer of improved livestock rearing practices to producers

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Livestock Management, Agriculture, Animal Aciences, or relevant field is required
• 5 years of experience working in livestock production and marketing in Nigeria strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of working with service providers in the livestock sector, including veterinary and input services
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required; Knowledge of regional languages is a plus.