{"id":106604,"date":"2026-08-10T06:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/animal-livestock-production-ffs-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:32:38","slug":"animal-livestock-production-ffs-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/animal-livestock-production-ffs-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal (Livestock) Production FFS Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Animal (Livestock) Production FFS Specialist\", \"description\": \"Tasks and responsibilities\\nCoordinate and communicate with the county provided human resources CPHR in the three clusters in consultation with the respective cluster affiliates and the EU project focal point\\nCoordinate implementation and reporting by the County Provided HR, of follow-on field actions, context monitoring \u2013 after workshops and trainings\\nFollow up on timely input of ongoing activities into respective activity monitoring tools in close collaboration with RTEA-MEAL officer.\\nPlan and coordinate mobilization for PFS\/FFS\/Value chain trainings and workshops in support of the three pillars of PLACE.\\nSupport and organize regular beneficiary data entry and updates into the Project Activity EU reporting and KOBO M&E tool for the Kenya PLACE project.\\nSupport project implementation in the field, in collaboration with the three cluster affiliates and as directed by the project lead.\\nSupport the organization of regular cluster-based and cluster joint meetings, including the preparation of minutes and action points.\\nSupport the development of RFPs and LoAs as requested and guided by the EU PLACE Kenya focal officer and the cluster affiliates.\\nSupport procurement of animal health inputs vaccines and drugs as directed by the project focal point; Developing technical specification and bidders\u2019 evaluation.\\nSupport monitoring of LoA implementation as requested and directed by the officers responsible.\\nPLACE Grant facility FAOKE Focal person+; Provide technical and coordination support to the SME Grant Facility in close collaboration with RTEA.\\nPerform any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Manager\u2013RL&CC and the EU project focal point.\\nCANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING\\nMinimum Requirements\\nUniversity degree in Animal Health and Production from a recognized university; A masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.\\nA minimum of three 3 years of relevant experience in livestock health and\/or animal production with a bachelor\u2019s degree.\\nWorking knowledge of English and Kiswahili.\\nNational of Kenya.\\nFAO Core Competencies\\nResults Focus\\nTeamwork\\nCommunication\\nBuilding Effective Relationships\\nKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement\\nTechnical\/Functional Skills\\nExperience in coordinating and organizing trainings, workshops and community meetings, including with cooperatives. Good report-writing and presentation skills.\\nKnowledge of gender-, youth- and conflict-sensitive programming.\\nSelection Criteria\\nPrevious experience working with Government, the United Nations, international NGOs or development partners will be an added advantage.\\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\\nFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process application, interview meeting, processing\\nApplications received after the closing date will not be accepted\\nPlease note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited\/recognized in the World Higher Education Database WHED, a list updated by the International Association of Universities IAU \/ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO.\\nFor additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http:\/\/www.fao.org\/employment\/home\/en\/\\nAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Food and Agriculture Organization\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-20T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Food and Agriculture Organization<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-20<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Tasks and responsibilities<br \/>Coordinate and communicate with the county provided human resources CPHR in the three clusters in consultation with the respective cluster affiliates and the EU project focal point<br \/>Coordinate implementation and reporting by the County Provided HR, of follow-on field actions, context monitoring \u2013 after workshops and trainings<br \/>Follow up on timely input of ongoing activities into respective activity monitoring tools in close collaboration with RTEA-MEAL officer.<br \/>Plan and coordinate mobilization for PFS\/FFS\/Value chain trainings and workshops in support of the three pillars of PLACE.<br \/>Support and organize regular beneficiary data entry and updates into the Project Activity EU reporting and KOBO M&#038;E tool for the Kenya PLACE project.<br \/>Support project implementation in the field, in collaboration with the three cluster affiliates and as directed by the project lead.<br \/>Support the organization of regular cluster-based and cluster joint meetings, including the preparation of minutes and action points.<br \/>Support the development of RFPs and LoAs as requested and guided by the EU PLACE Kenya focal officer and the cluster affiliates.<br \/>Support procurement of animal health inputs vaccines and drugs as directed by the project focal point; Developing technical specification and bidders\u2019 evaluation.<br \/>Support monitoring of LoA implementation as requested and directed by the officers responsible.<br \/>PLACE Grant facility FAOKE Focal person+; Provide technical and coordination support to the SME Grant Facility in close collaboration with RTEA.<br \/>Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Manager\u2013RL&#038;CC and the EU project focal point.<br \/>CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING<br \/>Minimum Requirements<br \/>University degree in Animal Health and Production from a recognized university; A masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.<br \/>A minimum of three 3 years of relevant experience in livestock health and\/or animal production with a bachelor\u2019s degree.<br \/>Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili.<br \/>National of Kenya.<br \/>FAO Core Competencies<br \/>Results Focus<br \/>Teamwork<br \/>Communication<br \/>Building Effective Relationships<br \/>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement<br \/>Technical\/Functional Skills<br \/>Experience in coordinating and organizing trainings, workshops and community meetings, including with cooperatives. Good report-writing and presentation skills.<br \/>Knowledge of gender-, youth- and conflict-sensitive programming.<br \/>Selection Criteria<br \/>Previous experience working with Government, the United Nations, international NGOs or development partners will be an added advantage.<br \/>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<br \/>FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process application, interview meeting, processing<br \/>Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted<br \/>Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited\/recognized in the World Higher Education Database WHED, a list updated by the International Association of Universities IAU \/ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO.<br \/>For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http:\/\/www.fao.org\/employment\/home\/en\/<br \/>Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Food and Agriculture Organization on jobs.fao.org to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1300199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-20 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Food and Agriculture Organization Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-20 Job Description Tasks and responsibilitiesCoordinate and communicate with the county provided human resources CPHR in the three clusters in consultation with the respective cluster affiliates and the EU project focal pointCoordinate implementation and reporting by the County Provided HR, of follow-on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1408,1409],"tags":[2002,1425,1413,1412],"class_list":["post-106604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi","tag-food-and-agriculture-organization","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106604"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106604\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}