Senior Livestock

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya GIZ KE Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

GIZ, the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, provides services in the field of international technical cooperation worldwide. In Kenya, it has been active since 1964, and up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economic development, green energy and water, governance, food security, and peace and security. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is GIZ's main commissioning party. However, GIZ as well works closely with the private sector, fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.

JOB SUMMARY

A. About the project & contextLivestock production in Africa secures the livelihoods of around 600 million people, particularly in terms of food security and poverty reduction. In Kenya, where about 80% of the country is classified as arid and semi-arid, pastoralism can promote economic resilience to climate change impacts. At the same time, livestock farming contributes significantly (15%) to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and unsustainable livestock farming practices lead to further degradation of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. In their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), many countries signal their willingness to implement measures to reduce GHG emissions from livestock farming. However, there is a lack of funding and suitable political instruments to support the transformation to sustainable livestock farming systems. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has initiated the global programme "Catalyzing Transformation towards Sustainable Livestock Systems" (LiveSys) in 2024. The programme supports key livestock actors at global, regional and national level to increasingly gear financing and policy instruments towards the transformation to sustainable livestock farming systems. The programme will work in close collaboration with AU-IBAR (African Union – Interafrican Bureau für Animal Resources) and other international partners such as ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute), the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture) and multilateral development banks such as the African Development Bank), World Bank and IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development).The global programme works in four fields of activity (outputs):Advocacy and agenda setting for a sustainable transformation of livestock systems, especially strengthened links between national and global agendas (e.g. Rio Conventions).Strengthening the capacities of African key actors in the implementation of regional and national sustainable livestock strategies. Promoting global knowledge exchange, networking and mutual learning, including South-South exchange with Latin America.Mobilization of financial resources through advice and technical support to key actors and removal of barriers to additional financing options for sustainable livestock systems (e.g. climate finance)

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Profile SummaryThe main responsibilities of the Senior Livestock and Climate Advisor will be policy advice, networking and strategic partnerships between current and new programme partners based in Africa; planning, coordination and monitoring of joint contributions to outputs and outcomes; and implementing capacity development activities and technical inputs to the portfolio. The senior advisor will work in close coordination with the LiveSys team and the Agriculture & Rural Development Cluster providing technical assistance in the field of livestock & climate and supporting any effective linkages and synergies across outputs, partners and programmes.B. TasksUnder the overall supervision of the Cluster Coordinator and with the technical support of the LiveSys project lead from GIZ headquarters in Germany, the senior advisor isresponsible for the following tasks:Networking and coordination between programme partners based in Africa, especially AU-IBAR and member states, technical / research partners and development banks including building and maintaining new strategic partnerships; Engage in and support stakeholder dialogues (conferences, workshops, trainings) on livestock and climate (incl. public and private partners) and bringing sustainabilityconsiderations into policy and funding mechanisms.Planning, monitoring and reporting of joint activities and securing high quality contributions to the programme's outputs and outcomes, and close coordination with other team members on cross-cutting activities; Implementing capacity development activities together with project partners on the importance of climate, biodiversity and gender in livestock policy and financeSupport in analysis of African livestock strategies with regards to their strength in climate, biodiversity and gender aspects, identification of 'champions' and development of recommendations for effective implementation of strategiesIdentification and mobilization of national contributions to climate and biodiversity agendas in livestock, and supporting their representation at global level (e.g. UNFCCC,CBD);Provide technical support and inputs and enrich ongoing knowledge exchange between projects in the GIZ portfolio in Kenya and other African countries on topics related to livestock, climate and biodiversity and actively support the communication of project impact in KenyaRender support and undertake additional tasks, as may be required within the scope of the project or by the supervisor to benefit the agricultural cluster.Other duties/additional tasksPerforms other duties and tasks at the request of managementC. Required qualifications, competences, and experienceQualifications Master's degree in agricultural sciences, livestock production, climate studies orrelated fields.Professional experience At least 7 years of professional experience in a similar position and sound technical expertise in the area of livestock, agriculture and climate.Several years of professional experience in project management, policy advice and technical management of consulting assignments and short-term experts;Practical experience in provision of successful capacity building activities to publicofficials, financial institutions and/or other stakeholders in the field of livestock,agriculture and climate;Practical experience in designing and organizing conferences, workshops and trainings; Work experience in collaborating and strong professional network with the international donor community, international organizations such as the United Nations and African Union, research institutions, development banks and line ministries in African countries. Knowledge of methods and procedures of the German Development Cooperation is an advantage;Excellent written and spoken English, and communication skills – knowledge of French is an advantage;Other knowledge, additional competenceSelf-starter, who works independently and has a flexible attitude but is a strong Team playerStrong interpersonal and networking skills and a willingness to cooperate effectively with colleagues and partners, including necessary diplomatic skillsExcellent management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and execute complex tasks under within required schedules and deadlines Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and multicultural team;Structured thinking and the ability to familiarize quickly and comprehensively withcomplex topics;Proven analytical and communication skills, both written and spoken;Profound Office 365 skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.Assignment period: The contract will run from 01/10/2024 until 30/09/2027.Duty Station: NairobiSubmission of ApplicationVacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/01/08/2024GIZ is an equal opportunity employer. Last date of receiving applications: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. GIZ promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals areencouraged. Disclaimer:As per GIZ's data confidentiality policy, candidate's application is stored inour database for 6 (six) months and is deleted thereafter.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Stakeholder communication, Communication, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Programme management, Decision making, Project management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education

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