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- Introduction of improved husbandry practices among the target farmers to increase livestock productivity
- Ensure timely vaccination of animals for the major diseases
- Introducing advanced pasture management practices by the members of target communities
- Capacity building of farmers and the Line Departments' staff on improved climate sensitive livestock husbandry practices
- Support the study on Agri-based trade potential and challenges between Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders and Government authorities (Livestock Department KPK )
- Provide specialized technical assistance in the implementation of the project activities and monitoring of vaccination, medication and distribution of inputs)
- Support the formation, execution and capacity building of the livestock Farmers Field Schools (FFS) on improved climate sensitive livestock husbandry practices;
- Provide technical support in response to the priority needs of targeted beneficiaries;
- Provide specialized technical support to the implementing partners;
- Collect and collate information on livestock conditions in the project areas;
- Draft technical specifications for the procurement of livestock inputs, and plan the quantities of inputs to be procured under the project;
- Capacity development and awareness raising of farming families on livestock health, feeding practices and management;
- Diagnosis, survey and reporting of diseases outbreak in the targeted areas ;
- Guide immediate response / action in case of disease outbreak and ensure the timely administration of vaccines and veterinary supplies ;
- Monitor the selection of project beneficiaries by Service Providers focusing on the most vulnerable families;
- Monitor distribution of inputs and ensure regular reporting on livestock situation;
- Assist in the preparation of project reports , case studies, success stories;
- Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor
- University degree in DVM/Animal Husbandry
- Minimum 10 years of practical experience in livestock sector;
- Advanced knowledge of English and Urdu languages
- National of Pakistan
- Knowledge of rural business development for MSMEs in the context of the KP food, agriculture and livestock sectors
- Remain open to change and ability to manage complexity.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely in working languages
- Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in multicultural environment.
- Demonstrate capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time to meet goals in a high-pressure environment.
- Familiar with FAO procedures, and administrative protocols used in the United Nations system.
- Possess strong supervisory, communication, team building and computing skills (word processing, spreadsheets).
Animal Production Specialist - Islamabad, Pakistan - Food and Agriculture Organization
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Under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Pakistan and in close coordination with Assistant FAO Representative (Program / Administration) and sector specialists, the incumbent will report to the International Project Coordinator KP in performance of the following functions:
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