African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources The Feed and Fodder Consultant Jobs in Kenya

African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources The Feed and Fodder Consultant Jobs in Kenya

The Project Goal is to respond to the worsened food and nutrition security occasioned by recent crises that have negatively affected African feed and fodder systems and production of animal sourced foods.

The Purpose is to harness evidence driven solutions for short term interventions to enhance access to affordable and quality feed and fodder critical to ensure sustainable production of animal sourced foods.

The RAFFS Project has four Results:

Result 1: A Knowledge and Analytical Ecosystem for Informing Evidence Based Solutions Established

Result 2: Viable business models, Strategic Partnerships, Catalytic Interventions for Coordinated Action Supported to Attract Enhanced Investment for Short Term Solutions to Feed and Fodder Shortages

Result 3: Women Empowered to Participate and Benefit from Feed and Fodder and Animal Sourced Food Supply Chains to Enhance their Food and Nutrition Security

Result 4: Policies, Regulations, and Institutions Reformed for the development of a more sustainable and resilient feed and fodder industry

The Country Assessments

The RAFFS Project is planning to undertake country level Assessments to better understand the effect of recent and on-going crises on feed and fodder supply chains in the national priority livestock value chains (previously identified by stakeholders), and the related impacts on availability of and accessibility to the livestock sourced foods.

Expected Outputs of the Assessment

Output 1: The impact of the recent and on-going global crises on African feed and fodder systems/supply chain within the priority national livestock value chains, and the related impact on availability of livestock sourced foods.

Output 2: The status of data and digital capacities and ecosystem for generating evidence-based feed and fodder information.

Output 3: The level of meaningful and beneficial involvement of women in feed, fodder and animal sourced foods supply chains.

Output 4: The assessment of the feed and fodder development policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks.

Objectives of the Consultancy, Feed and Fodder

The Feed and Fodder Consultant will work closely with the National Assessment Coordinator to conduct briefing sessions for identified respondents on the feed and fodder subject. The consultant will take the lead in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and facilitating Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders identified for the assessment's feed and fodder component.

This role will play a crucial part in collecting relevant data for the assessment and in achieving its objectives.

Scope of the Consultancy

The Feed and Fodder Consultant shall:

Provide training to identified stakeholders to enhance their understanding of feed and fodder questions and topics, including explanations of relevant terminologies, concepts, and key aspects related to the assessment.

Support identification and mapping of different stakeholders based on the assessment guides.

Be available to answer any questions or provide clarifications to participants during the data collection process to ensure that the questions are understood and answered accurately.

Conduct in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and respondents using provided Interview Guides in a structured and unbiased manner.

Facilitate and lead the FGD sessions, guiding discussions in a way that encourages participants to share their experiences and insights related to feed and fodder.

Assist in compiling data collected from KIIs and FGDs, ensuring

that the information is organized and structured in a way that allows for meaningful analysis.

Verify the accuracy and consistency of the data collected during interviews and discussions. Cross-reference information from different sources to ensure reliability.

Monitor the quality of discussions and interviews to maintain a high standard of data collection. Provide feedback to National Assessment Coordinator or other assessment team members as needed to improve the process.

Collaborate with Data Management Consultant to provide insights and context related to feed and fodder management when compiling and analyzing the collected data.

Contribute to the preparation of assessment reports by providing information and insights from the KIIs and FGDs, making recommendations based on the findings.

Continuously communicate with the assessment team to share insights, challenges, and emerging themes from the interviews and discussions, which can inform the assessment's direction and focus.

Deliverables

Summaries of briefing sessions with identified respondents, including key points, questions, and initial feedback.

Comprehensive reports documenting individual Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), including transcripts, insights, and recommendations related to feed and fodder.

Detailed reports summarizing outcomes of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders, capturing main discussion points and themes.

Organized dataset compiling data from KIIs and FGDs, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Collaboration with data analysts to provide insights and context during data analysis.

Actionable recommendations for improving feed and fodder management based on findings from KIIs and FGDs.

Records of challenges encountered during data collection and insights that can inform future assessments or projects.

Presentation or briefing for assessment team, stakeholders, or decision-makers summarizing key findings, recommendations, and implications.

Requirements: Qualifications, Experience and Skills

University degree in Agriculture Economics, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management and any other related field of expertise.

Experience in conducting agricultural research or assessments related to feed and fodder, livestock or farming communities.

Experience in survey data collection, conducting qualitative interviews and facilitating focus group discussions.

Familiarity with survey and assessment data collection tools such as interview scripts, ODK tools, Online forms and spreadsheets.

Oral and written communication abilities, with the capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity, especially in the context of the assessment's location.

Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural sensitivity when engaging with respondents.

Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team, including coordinating with the assessment team and RAFFs Project Staff.

All reports and consultancy outputs will be in English. In the course of execution of the assignment, proficiency in local languages will be required for engagement with relevant to the assessment country or stakeholders.

How to Apply

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