Feed and Animal Health Lead at Lutheran World Relief
Job Overview
Feed and Animal Health Lead at Lutheran World Relief
Feed and Animal Health Lead
Lutheran World Relief, which is part of Corus International, has been present in Tanzania since 1963. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Tanzania, Corus operates under IMA World Health. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives. Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org
We are seeking to recruit a Feed and Animal Health Lead for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and incorporating climate smart technologies; Improved animal health management practices; Capacity building in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers.
The positions will be based at the project office in Mbeya, Tanzania.
FEED & ANIMAL HEALTH LEAD
JOB ID-3563856
Position Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Feed and Animal Health Lead is the principal lead on poultry feeds, feed formulation, additives and concentrates, and will lead on poultry health, vaccinations, treatment, and biosecurity. S/he will supervise effective climate, smart approaches to enhance crop supply for feed. S/he will be the main point of contact in engagement with the GoT’s Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development and Ministry of Agriculture. S/he should have ability to travel to project sites as needed within Tanzania.
Qualification & Experience
- The candidate should have a degree in agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Livestock feed, agronomy or a related area.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in animal health/husbandry practitioner in the poultry/livestock sector in the public or private sector.
- Prior experience in developing training curricula and materials; training knowledge preferred.
- S/she should be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Ability to work with wide range of individuals in the public and private sectors is required.
- S/he should have strong communication skills both verbal and written and should be Fluent in English and Swahili.
Lutheran World Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For full Job Description and to apply for this position please visit our careers page on our website https://corusinternational.org or follow link below and send your application by November 30, 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
