Heifer is hiring a
Heifer Project Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of especially abled**.**
FUNCTION:
The Program Officer – Livestock Technology and One Health will assist in the development and adoption of innovative technologies along the livestock value chain (animal nutrition, animal breeding and genetics, animal health and production management, processing, packaging, and cold chain maintenance). S/he will work with the Resource Mobilization and Program teams to leverage resources to support programmatic activities. S/he will also be responsible to collaborate with the government, related private sector and other development projects to provide further support to livestock enterprises, bring efficiency in the value chain and increase profitability. S/he will work closely with academic and research institutions in research and development and generate new knowledge in all domains of livestock development.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES**: (**including approximate percentage effort)
Innovation and application of technology in livestock value chain (60%):
Resource Mobilization Support (20%):
Collaborate with internal team and external stakeholders to bring resources for projects and programs**:**
One Health (15%):
Support implementation of the One Health strategy
May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent in veterinary science and animal husbandry, plus at least three (3) years of related experience
Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, social capital development, institutional development, capacity building, training, smallholder farmers/rural SMEs/co-ops, and base of the pyramid consumers.
Strong interpersonal and people management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative while also having strong team building skills.
Fluent in local language and English (both spoken and written)
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent leadership qualities
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft office preferred), and internet.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail
Good team player with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Willingness to work with a flexible schedule.
Willingness to extensively travel to rural areas.
Able to effectively promote Heifer’s mission values, and objectives.
Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.