Request for expression of interest for selection # 1179430
Selection Information
Assignment Title
AGRIBUSINESS SPECIALIST LIVESTOCK IN NAIROBI OR ADDIS ABABA
Publication Date
12-Apr-2015
Expression of Interest Deadline
27-Apr-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (EST)
Language of Notice
English
Selection Notice
Assignment Country
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KE - Kenya
Funding Sources
The World Bank intends to finance the assignment/services under Trust Funds:
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BB - BANK BUDGET
TF019246 - Gates- Livestock Micro Reforms in Agribusiness
Individual/Firm
The consultant will be an individual.
Assignment Description
AGRIBUSINESS SPECIALIST LIVESTOCK
Short Term Consultant to be based in either Nairobi or Addis Ababa
The World Bank Group is seeking an Agribusiness Specialist to support a newly created
Livestock project. The project focuses on targeted regulatory and institutional reform that
support improved regulatory good practice, improved institutional efficiencies and better access
to markets and investment for stakeholders in the livestock value chain (primarily dairy and
poultry). The candidate with proven experience in regulatory/policy reform and trade facilitation
will have an advantage. The project intends to work with the governments of, and the private
sector stakeholders in, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and a 3rd country to be determined. This position will
be based in Nairobi or Addis Ababa will provide technical oversight to the other country
programs included in the project.
Duties & responsibilities:
The Agribusiness Specialist will lead its project operations in Ethiopia and provide technical
leadership for the L-MIRA project in all countries of operations. The Agribusiness Specialist
(Livestock) will be responsible to support initial country project design, project delivery, and
stakeholder and client relationship management of the L-MIRA project in Ethiopia from his/her
base in Nairobi or Addis Ababa (TBD). He/She will be responsible for technical quality control
for Livestock MIRA projects in all countries of implementation. A delimited portion of the
Agribusiness Specialist (Livestock) time and expertise will contribute to other related Trade and
Competitiveness Industry related projects in East Africa.
General Competencies:
Strong technical and analytical skills in the range of issues of relevance to veterinary service
delivery and market development for dairy, poultry and small ruminant production.
General economic knowledge and analytical skills - demonstrates ability to link the macro,
institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy recommendations with
credible analysis and tools
Proven experience leading or working on policy and regulatory reforms or trade facilitation
related to Agribusiness
Understanding of Ethiopian public administration in central and local level; experience with
government institutions as well as private sector entities would be a substantial advantage;
Knowledge on the functioning of WBs international and regional technical partners (e.g. ILRI,
FAO, OIE, etc.) desirable;
Excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and team skills with
ability to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions;
Qualifications and Selection Criteria:
Masters or PhD in an agricultural related discipline, public policy, business, or economics - focus
on livestock a plus;
At least seven years of experience on livestock sector development issues or industry-related
activities are an advantage;
At least 3 years of project management experience;
Fluency in English essential; knowledge of local language(s) in Ethiopia would be an advantage
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality,
culture and educational background. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date
is April 27, 2015.