Consultancy for Pillar Lead - Pastoral Private-Sector Market-Integration Consultant at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Facilitate the integration of pastoralists into formal livestock markets (local/export)
- Promote stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity building
- Promote value addition across pastoral livestock supply chain
- Promote enhanced investments in pastoral livestock sector
- Support project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, project resource management, documentation and information sharing
- Lead the pastoral sector landscape, profiling and market analyses to identify priority private sector partners, investment and marketing opportunities in target geographies / countries
- Lead the development and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for pastoral and private sector engagement, and strengthening their integration in the livestock markets
- Coordinate the National Market Integration Pillar groups activities.
- Support the development and management of a database on pastoral marketing-chain.
- Design and lead the implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting the integration of pastoral private sector into the livestock markets.
- Explore and advocate for the use of innovative technologies and digital solutions to enhance market access and integration for pastoralists.
- Contribute to Platform governance and management as a member of the Platform Management Committee (PMC)
- Facilitate coordination among various pastoral market stakeholders, including pastoralists (producers), private sector entities, pastoral associations, collective initiatives; NGOs and government agencies; RECs, international partners and development agencies, to ensure seamless operations of the platform.
- Engage in advocacy and communication activities to raise awareness of the importance of pastoral integration into livestock markets.
- Facilitate public-private dialogues and develop collaborative business-opportunity proposals for mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations
- Provide technical assistance on sustainable and inclusive business models for pastoral livestock sub-sector.
- Identify capacity building needs and programs for pastoralists, private sector entities, and other stakeholders to enhance their understanding and engagement in the market integration process, and partnership development.
- Contribute to the development and operation of a robust M&E frameworks to track progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement in market integration initiatives.
- Contribute to documentation and information sharing
- Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR
- Comprehensive Action Plan for the Private-Sector-Integration pillar.
- An In-depth analysis of the pastoral and livestock market, identifying opportunities for market integration and potential private sector partnership, in the target countries/geographies.
- Private sector mapping and profiling for pastoral investment and marketing in targeted geographies / countries
- Comprehensive strategy for strengthening pastoralist integration into livestock markets.
- Mechanism for marketing and investment data collection, analysis, and dissemination
- Periodical progress reports (technical and financial) on project status, implementation, achievements vs. milestone, and challenges/risks.
- Materials for showcasing the private sector investment and engagement in pastoral livestock markets (investment case studies and success stories, successful business model, etc.).
- Documented capacity building need analysis; and training programs and materials for the sector stakeholders in the targeted geographies.
- Minimum qualification shall be Bachelor’s degree in livestock production, agribusiness, agriculture / livestock economics, or a related field that provides a strong foundation in pastoral market dynamics, and promoting private sector integration.
- Post graduate degree, in similar fields will be considered as an advantage.
- Certifications in project management applications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) will be considered as an additional asset, reflecting a standardized knowledge of project management practices.
- Demonstrable experience of a minimum five (5) years in managing / implementing projects, with diverse team, preferably in the development sector or related fields, at national, regional or multi-country levels;
- Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders;
- Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic contexts, ideally in pastoral communities in Africa.
- Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementing and managing development projects, with a strong emphasis on market development, agricultural projects, or related sectors.
- Experience in pastoral or agricultural markets in the African context would be particularly valuable.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in the pastoral and/or livestock sector
- Demonstrated experience in pastoral / livestock sector, with a strong understanding of pastoral and/or livestock marketing, sector actors, challenges, and opportunities
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementing private sector engagement activities, ideally in the context of livestock markets
- Strong analytical skills to navigate complex market systems and identify investment opportunities for integration and growth (e.g., market research, predictive analysis; financial analysis, risk assessment, etc.).
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Proficiency in any other AU official language (Arabic, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) is desirable.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
- Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time.
- Pillar Lead - Pastoral Private-Sector Market-Integration Consultant as the subject to procurement@au-ibar.org. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10th May 2024 at 1700 hours Nairobi local time.
- “Administrative Assistant – APMD” in the subject of the email. Applications should be submitted via email to procurement@au-ibar.org with a copy to albert.obiero@au-ibar.org and should include the title “” in the subject of the email. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 3rd May 2024 at 1500 hours Nairobi local time.
- Pillar Lead Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert as the subject to procurement@au-ibar.org. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10th May 2024 at 1700 hours Nairobi local time.
- Project Expert - Knowledge Management as the subject to procurement@au-ibar.org.. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10th May 2024 at 1700 hours Nairobi local time.
- A filled Application Form (form is attached)
- Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contact details of professional referees (reference letters may be be provided)
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
- Signed declaration on exclusion criteria
- Copy of identification documents
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