FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Terms of Reference for Consultant /PSA 
Minimum number of years of relevant experience required: 1yr 
Name:
5yrs 
10yrs 
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Job Title:
Consultant international - Study on animal identification and recording in West and Central African sub-regions, and
their impact on regional trade of livestock
Division/Department:
FAO - RAF
Programme/Project Number:
Location:
TCP/RAF/3403 Assistance to the Regional Initiative on Animal genetic resources in Africa
Home / Accra (if necessary) //lieu retenu pour un atelier sous-régional
Expected Start Date of Assignment:
Reports to:
Name:
Mr Cheikh Ly
1st December 2014
Duration:
Title:
60 days
Regional Animal Production and Health Officer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASK(S) AND OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative for Africa, the technical supervision of the Animal
Production and Health Division (AGA) and the Regional Animal Production and Health Officer in FAORAF
and Lead Technical Officer (LTO) of TCP/RAF/3403 « Assistance to the Regional Initiative on Animal
genetic resources in Africa», and in close collaboration with the Regional Project Coordinator, the consultant
will conduct a study on the State of animal identification and recording in West and Central African subregions, and their (current and future) impact on regional trade of livestock, in particular:
1. Using the country reports submitted for the 2nd SoW-AnGRs and other relevant documentation
identify and assess animal identification and recording schemes/programmes existing in West and
Central Africa.
2. Based on the above assessment, prepare an online Survey on animal identification and recording
programmes in West and Central Africa, using previous related FAO questionnaires. Among others,
the questionnaire will collect information on: past and current programmes that use animal
identification and recording; their objectives (breeding, disease control and surveillance, traceability,
theft control, etc.); their duration, coverage and scope; responsible institutions; source of funding;
supporting policies and legislations, results (numbers; geographical coverage), the impacts realized in
relation to animal identification and recording on traceability, livestock theft, surveillance, disease
control, local and regional trade etc.
3. Distribute the questionnaire to national coordinators for AnGRs in Central and West Africa, and to
appropriate stakeholders/institutions co-ordinate and supervise the activity; compile and analyze the
results quantitatively.
4. Conduct a literature review on the main drivers of animal identification and recording in West and
Central Africa, giving particular attention to livestock theft explaining the extent of the problem, the
hotspots, the target species, the existing legislation etc.;
5. In relation with point 4, present the actual trends of cattle and small ruminant trade in West and
Central Africa, explaining existing regional agreements, requirements and procedures (e.g. tariffs and
non-tariffs barriers; related veterinary regulation and SPS measures) and the level of compliance with
these requirements and procedures, mapping the flow of animals, and future trends. – this also
requires collection and presentation of trade statistical data that each country has for transboundary
trade
6. Prepare a comprehensive report in French or English, upon completion of the assignment;
7. Write a summary of the report which will serve as a concept note for a regional pilot project for
implementing an Animal Identification and Recording (AIR) system in targeted countries in the subregions;
8. Present the results of the study during the Sub-regional Workshop for project identification and
facilitate the discussions with a view to formulate a sub-regional project proposals;
9. Supervise, assist and review the study on “Support to pastoralism for the management and use of
AnGRs in West and Central Africa”;
10. Perform other related duties as required.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Expected Outputs:
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Required Completion Date:
Existing animal identification and recording schemes/programmes
in West and Central Africa are assessed;
28 February 2015
An online Survey on animal identification and recording
programmes in West and Central Africa is prepared;
A literature review on the main drivers of animal identification and
recording in West and Central Africa in relation with the trade of
cattle and small ruminants ;
A comprehensive report in French or English is prepared with two
executive summaries and one in the second language;
A note on the supervision of the study on “Support to pastoralism
for the management and use of AnGRs in West and Central Africa”
A concept note for a regional pilot project is written;
The results of the study is presented during a Sub-regional
Workshop