Improve animal health services in the livestock value chain in Ethiopia (LVC-PPD)

Qualifications and skills: University degree in agriculture/agriculture economics, veterinary medicine or equivalent; Post graduate studies would be considered an advantage; Post graduate degree in a relevant field veterinary speciality (e.g. Veterinary Epidemiology) for one of the two experts, would be considered an asset; Excellent managerial, organisational and planning skills, together with good communication skills; Proficiency in English and in the use of common word-processing and spread sheets; General professional experience Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in developing countries, at least 5 of which have been in Africa. For the team leader a minimum of 15 years experience, with 7 years in Africa and at least 5 years as team leader in large projects; Management and administration of EDF funded projects, including thorough knowledge of the Project Cycle Management, implementation of Programme Estimates, EDF management and procurement procedures; Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team of experts; Specific professional experience In depth knowledge of the Livestock Value Chain and trade of live animals and their products; Familiarity with the meat value chain, in both commercial and pastoral production systems; Substantial experience in the animal health, production and trading sector, in particular in managerial/advisory functions in similar projects dealing with animal health and livestock value chain development; Proven experience in animal health services delivery, in particular in the regulatory framework and epidemio-surveillance systems; Involvement in recent similar projects in the Greater Horn of Africa region will be an asset.