Animal (Livestock) Production FFS Specialist

About the role

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking an Animal (Livestock) Production FFS Specialist to support the PLACE Kenya project. The role involves coordinating livestock‑related activities, monitoring field actions, and ensuring effective data management across multiple clusters.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with County Provided Human Resources (CPHR) in three clusters, in consultation with cluster affiliates and the EU project focal point.
• Implement and report follow‑on field actions and context monitoring after workshops and trainings.
• Ensure timely input of ongoing activities into monitoring tools in collaboration with the RTEA‑MEAL officer.
• Plan and coordinate mobilisation for PFS/FFS/value‑chain trainings and workshops supporting the three pillars of PLACE.
• Support regular beneficiary data entry and updates into the EU reporting and KOBO M&E tool for the Kenya PLACE project.
• Assist project implementation in the field, working with cluster affiliates and the project lead.
• Organise cluster‑based and joint meetings, prepare minutes and action points.
• Develop RFPs and LoAs as guided by the EU PLACE Kenya focal officer.
• Support procurement of animal health inputs, vaccines and drugs, including technical specifications and bidder evaluation.
• Provide technical and coordination support to the SME Grant Facility in close collaboration with RTEA.

Required profile

• University degree in Animal Health and Production (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in livestock health and/or animal production.
• Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili.
• Kenyan national.

Required skills

• Project management
• Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Veterinary medicine