Assessment of Potential for Community Rangeland Health Workers at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-apply!
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Recruitment
- Industry    Agriculture / Agro-Allied
- Founded    1994
- Type        Public
- Website        https://www.ilri.org/
- Address      P.O. Box 30709 Nairobi 00100, Kenya
About International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducts research on more sustainable and effective ways to use livestock in order to increase food security and lower poverty in developing nations. As a component of a global research collaboration for future food security, ILRI is a CGIAR research center.
The scope of work comprises an assessment of the potential and viability of setting up a community rangeland health worker or similar system in Kenya and Somalia, both on paper and in practice. To be more precise, this comprises:
- Examine the relevant literature, especially that on community-based human and animal health workers, with the purpose of developing community rangeland health workers in Kenya and Somalia. This should involve comprehending and outlining any laws, policies, or government initiatives that may be required for these workers to function.
- Identify and interview key stakeholders on experiences of community-based human and livestock health workers and opportunities for community rangeland health workers.
- Consider how such a system of community rangeland health workers might be funded and made sustainable.
- Visit at least one field site and interview project leads, OH unit staff, OH task force and other relevant personnel.
- Presentation of results to project partners and relevant experts for feedback, before finalizing report.
The selected Consultant should possess.
- A PhD or Master in rangeland ecology, environmental science, dryland ecology or related topics.
- At least 5 years’ experience of working in Kenya and/or Somalia rangelands, and preferably as an ecologist
- Significant experience in writing reports.
- The following qualifications and expertise are preferred:
- Knowledge and experience in participatory rangeland management, One Health or livestock extension services.
- English and Swahili fluency, with Somali preferred.
Assessment of Potential for Community Rangeland Health Workers at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)-apply!
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