Team Leader / Dairy Production Specialist

About CARD-F

Job Summary

-

Duties & Responsibilities

Take a strategic view of the results to be delivered and to conceptualize how the CARD-F program can fit into the overall development objectives in the project area

Support the preparation of work plans that define the activities to be carried out under project, progress reports on project implementation and all other major project deliverables

Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the team members

Provide guidance on monitoring and evaluating of project performance/ progress and inform & report CARD-F Management on the outcome

Identify sustainable mechanisms for delivering quality veterinary services and if necessary make proposals for supporting veterinary service providers

Support improved fodder production within the catchment areas and make recommendations on mechanisms to enhance the availability of concentrate feeds to these producers e.g. working with input suppliers, establishment of feed mills etc

Make recommendations on the economics and benefits of improving the feed value of wheat straw by urea or other treatments. If benefits are proven demonstrate the technology and support its wider application

Provision of livestock sector training and workshops to the project beneficiaries

Train farmers on correct hygiene measures on clean milk production and delivery

Train farmers to improve animal breeding to improve the genetic base for higher milk production including the use of artificial insemination (A.I.)

Liaise with other project staff in order to assist in provision of advisory services for farmers to understand the required improvements in livestock performance

Make regular visits to project sites and assess the need for demonstration activities

Design and establish milk collection system

Make recommendations on the design of an incentive scheme to encourage the production of all seasons milk

Develop awareness among dairy farming households of their responsibilities as commercial milk suppliers.

Any other tasks assigned by the Project Director.

Job Requirements

Master degree in Veterinary Sciences with Specialization in Diary Sector, preferably with training relating to Agribusiness.
Skills:

Must be fluent in Dari, Pashto and English.

Strong team orientation and staff development skills;

Good written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills;

Good process design and implementation skills;

Ability to think strategically, as well as excellent innovation, lateral thinking and problems solving skills; and

Knowledge and understanding of areas covered by the CARD-F.

Experience:


Minimum 5-7 Years of working experience in the dairy sector

-

Submission Guideline

You can apply for this post in two ways:

1. By Electronic submission:

Ideally, you should apply electronically by sending your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position to:
jobs@cardf.gov.af
PLEASE SPECIFY THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL.

2. By Hard Copy

Alternatively, you may submit a hard copy of your application – your CV and a one-page covering letter. – in an envelope marked “Confidential”. Please note clearly on the envelope the position for which you are applying. The envelope should be addressed to:


Noorullah Aria
CARD-F Human Resources Manager
Address: CARD-F Office
Jamal Meena, Kart-e-Sakhi square, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL)
Kabul-Afghanistan
PLEASE NOTE:
1. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

2. ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Functional Area

Agriculture

Countries

Apply Now