Kyeema Foundation (Kyeema) was founded in 2003 by a group of Australian veterinary and agricultural scientists who wanted to continue promoting a model of sustainable Newcastle disease (ND) control for village chickens that is an effective solution for alleviating poverty for the most vulnerable in resource-poor regions. After many years of Australian Aid funded research for development in rural communities of Africa and Asia, our founders discovered protecting the humble village chicken from this common fatal disease empowers people in more ways than most could imagine. These birds are a crucial building block in the nutritional and economic stability of their owners, usually women. When poor families lose chickens, they also lose the income that pays for food, school fees and medication.

Kyeema has been registered in Ethiopia since May 2020. Together with SNV and its implementing partners it completed the pilot project ‘Improving poultry health service through community health workers’ that had an objective to improve ND control through employing an appropriate ND vaccination model by capitalizing on the existing opportunities and defining feasible cost-recovery, monitoring and coordination systems. Beyond the pilot project, it has continued implementing the private led vaccination model in Aleta Chuko and Wondo by increasing the number of Community Vaccinators (CVs). To ensure sustainability of CVs, a close follow-up is needed. A such, Kyeema is seeking services of a Livestock Assistant Project Manager to support the projects implemented in Sidama region.

Scope of work:
Under the supervision of the Country Representative the Livestock Assistant Project Manager will:
a) Follow-up, supervise and support old CVs field activities in both Aleta Wondo and Aleta Chuko. He/she will support the CVs to sustain their businesses.
b) Organize and lead the CV selection process in collaboration with the Woreda Animal Health Experts, Woreda heads, Kebele Animal Health Assistants, Kebele managers and Vet Vendors.
c) Assist during new CVs training.
d) Assist and monitor during ND vaccination campaign, post-vaccination monitoring.
e) Assess the gap in the poultry sector in both Woredas and suggest future area of intervention.
f) Prepare reports on weekly and monthly basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kyeema is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and / or employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories.

Safeguarding in the Workplace
Kyeema is committed to child safety and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We have a zero-tolerance culture in relation to this at our organisation. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. We carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine or MSc in Poultry Health.

• 5 years’ experience for DVM or 3 years for MSc in Poultry Health

• Working experience in poultry programs.

• Working experience with farmer groups/ farmers, preferably in livestock programs.

• Experience in working with the livestock/agriculture farmers.

• Knowledgeable in agriculture extension methodologies.

• Good report writing skills.

• Good communication skills in Amharic and English; speaking Sidamigna is a must

• Ability to work closely with all stakeholders.

• Computer literacy, especially in MS Office software.

• Excellent communication skills and be a good team player.

How to Apply

Send your CV, Credentials and photocopy of your diploma with cover letter in English via email: Kyeema@kyeemafoundation.org & copy to bethyz@kyeemafoundation.org & yandub@kyeemafoundation.org