Livestock Specialist

Job Description

Title: Livestock Specialist

Company Name: Shushilan

Vacancy: 1

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 7 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 11 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Master’s preferably in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or a relevant field. Advanced degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Science from recognized institution/University would be an advantage. (Candidates with a PhD are strongly encouraged to apply)

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 7 years of relevant experience in livestock sector with a specific focus on small-scale livestock production, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture. (Experience with World Bank-funded projects will be considered an asset).
∎ Experience in developing/adapting implementation manual, training modules, user guides, and training and coaching of volunteers, agricultural extension staff
∎ Proven experience working on World Bank, international NGO, or government-funded development projects, especially those targeting poverty alleviation, nutrition, or climate resilience will be considered an asset.
∎ Experience in designing and implementing training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and community-based livestock projects in rural or low-resource settings.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, government officials, NGOs, and local communities.
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other data analysis and reporting software.
∎ In-depth technical knowledge of livestock health, nutrition, breeding, and disease management, particularly for low-cost, small-scale operations.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bengali.
∎ Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders and donors.
∎ At least 7 years of relevant experience in livestock sector with a specific focus on small-scale livestock production, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture. (Experience with World Bank-funded projects will be considered an asset).
∎ Experience in developing/adapting implementation manual, training modules, user guides, and training and coaching of volunteers, agricultural extension staff
∎ Proven experience working on World Bank, international NGO, or government-funded development projects, especially those targeting poverty alleviation, nutrition, or climate resilience will be considered an asset.
∎ Experience in designing and implementing training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and community-based livestock projects in rural or low-resource settings.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, government officials, NGOs, and local communities.
∎ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other data analysis and reporting software.
∎ In-depth technical knowledge of livestock health, nutrition, breeding, and disease management, particularly for low-cost, small-scale operations.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bengali.
∎ Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders and donors.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop practices to enhance the nutritional quality of livestock products to improve household nutrition.
∎ Collaborate with nutrition experts to integrate livestock models that support dietary diversity in target households.
∎ Introduce high-yield, cost-effective livestock breeds and practices that meet household nutritional needs.
∎ Create guidelines for sustainable livestock practices, emphasizing nutrition, food security, and climate resilience.
∎ Design scalable and replicable livestock models for diverse regions across Bangladesh.
∎ Develop climate-resilient livestock management practices to improve drought resistance, heat tolerance, and disaster resilience.
∎ Conduct training for small-scale farmers, field officers, and project staff on nutrition-sensitive and climate-resilient livestock practices.
∎ Build the capacity of local government, NGOs, and community organizations for long-term project sustainability.
∎ Develop user-friendly, culturally relevant materials to promote local adoption of sustainable livestock practices.
∎ Foster collaboration with project teams, government departments, and community organizations, aligning with national policies.
∎ Conduct field visits to monitor livestock health, productivity, and project effectiveness.
∎ Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned to support scaling and future project development.
∎ Prepare technical reports and updates detailing project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
∎ Develop practices to enhance the nutritional quality of livestock products to improve household nutrition.
∎ Collaborate with nutrition experts to integrate livestock models that support dietary diversity in target households.
∎ Introduce high-yield, cost-effective livestock breeds and practices that meet household nutritional needs.
∎ Create guidelines for sustainable livestock practices, emphasizing nutrition, food security, and climate resilience.
∎ Design scalable and replicable livestock models for diverse regions across Bangladesh.
∎ Develop climate-resilient livestock management practices to improve drought resistance, heat tolerance, and disaster resilience.
∎ Conduct training for small-scale farmers, field officers, and project staff on nutrition-sensitive and climate-resilient livestock practices.
∎ Build the capacity of local government, NGOs, and community organizations for long-term project sustainability.
∎ Develop user-friendly, culturally relevant materials to promote local adoption of sustainable livestock practices.
∎ Foster collaboration with project teams, government departments, and community organizations, aligning with national policies.
∎ Conduct field visits to monitor livestock health, productivity, and project effectiveness.
∎ Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned to support scaling and future project development.
∎ Prepare technical reports and updates detailing project progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Read Before Apply:

Shushilan has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Shushilan‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Shushilan’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. 

Apply Instruction

Shushilan, a national NGO of Bangladesh is inviting application from the competent and qualified candidates. If you are interested and meet the criteria, please send your application along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae (as per prescribed format), copy of all academic certificates and passport size photograph, copy of national ID to Head of HR Cell, Shushilan, through [email protected] on or before 17 November 2024. Requirements are flexible for skilled candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. All Rights Reserved by the Authority. Please mention position name on subject line.Please download the Shushilan prescribed format to apply.

You will get the format from this link: https://shushilan.org/job-post

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ Shushilan
∎ Head Office: 155, Jalil Shorani, Commercial Cum Residential Area, Rayermohol Boyra, Khulna-9000
∎ Shushilan - a non-profit organization has been working in the field of Socio-economic development, Education & ICT and Health & Nutrition Program, Disaster, Climate Change and Environmental Resource Management, Human Rights and Good Governance and Sustainable Peoples Organization in Bangladesh since 1991.

Address::
∎ Head Office: 155, Jalil Shorani, Commercial Cum Residential Area, Rayermohol Boyra, Khulna-9000
∎ Shushilan - a non-profit organization has been working in the field of Socio-economic development, Education & ICT and Health & Nutrition Program, Disaster, Climate Change and Environmental Resource Management, Human Rights and Good Governance and Sustainable Peoples Organization in Bangladesh since 1991.

Application Deadline: 17 Nov 2024

Category: NGO/Development