Tasks to be Performed:
Pre-Assignment:
Review information about the producer organization
Review the findings of a rapid capacity assessment on dairy cattle feeding conducted previously
Review balanced rations programs and training modules developed previously
Hold call with F2F team and PO to discuss assignment objectives and plan.
Review available literature on forages and their nutrient content as well as the dairy sector in Kenya
During the Assignment:
Attend orientation with F2F staff in Kenya.
Hold introductory meeting with PO to finalize workplan, assignment schedule and training overview.
Conduct farm visits to review progress in the adoption of recommendations from phase one training and catalogue key needs – drought response
Provide customized training to Dairy Farm Assistants, staff and farmers on dairy cattle feeding and nutrition using previously developed balanced rations feeding programs and training modules
Hold debriefing with host organization.
Hold debriefing with USAID.
Hold debriefing with F2F team.
Draft and submit the final report.
End of Assignment Report and Other Deliverables Required
Final trip report detailing work completed over the course of the assignment as well as recommendations for the host organization.
A PowerPoint presentation for sharing with F2F, the host and USAID
Expertise of Volunteer Experts Requested:
A master’s or doctoral degree in dairy science, animal science, or a closely related area
At least 10 years’ experience working with dairy cattle
A good understanding of body condition scoring and bovine behavior
Experience in formulating dairy feed rations
Familiarity with dairy nutrition software programs for nutrition management and ration balancing
Comfortable performing mathematical calculations and interpreting laboratory reports
Able to interpret laboratory reports and assess the body condition of dairy animals
Experience working with small farm businesses and producer organizations in developing countries
Experience working in Kenya and/or the region is plus.
Strong leadership and communication skills and capacity to plan strategically and flexibly.
Experience delivering group trainings.
Sufficiently physically fit, with appropriate medical clearance.
Writing Skills: reporting requires good computer skills including, but not limited to, working and generating reports with MS Word. Experience with PowerPoint presentations is desirable.
Good writing and analytical skills, interpersonal communication and presentation skills (adult education skills), ability and desire to teach in both classroom and field settings
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