VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
LIVESTOCK COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT
The Government of Mongolia has received financing from the World Bank in the form of a loan to support the Livestock Commercialization Project (2020-2025). The overarching goal of the LCP is to enhance livestock health, boost productivity, and escalate the commercialization of selected value chains within the designated project areas. Additionally, the project is designed to deliver a swift and effective response in the face of any eligible crisis or emergency that may arise. The initiative is structured as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) mechanism, backed by an International Development Association (IDA) credit totaling US$30 million. In line with the project's objectives, there is now an open call for applications to fill the role of:
EXTENTION SPECIALIST
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the Livestock Specialist, the Extension Specialist (ES) will be responsible for implementation of the Project’s extension and digital livestock agenda and coordination with implementing partners and technical service providers in undertaking the following tasks:
• Conduct comprehensive desk review of government extension policies, respective implementation manual and baseline survey for a background understanding of national positions with respect to extension, curriculum content and delivery, to make it responsive to the needs of herders in project locations taking into account the changes in climate, operating environment and technologies;
• Provide guidance to enhance efficiency of agriculture extension system, attain scale, facilitate adoption of new practices resulting in productivity improvements and higher income for herder households employing possibilities of ITC and the project Digital Livestock system in particular;
• Facilitate workshops for involved parties to adapt extension curricula into coherent and sequential modules to enable acquisition of desired competencies by herders, local extension workers, private veterinary and breeding units;
• Compile drafts of: i) competency based curricula; ii) Training of Trainers Manual complete with modules for quality assurance that are consistent with adapted curricula; iii) competency review tools to gauge ability to localize and deliver extension services to herders; iv) tools for data collection during field testing of adapted curricula by Trainers of Trainers; and v) tools for participatory monitoring and evaluation;
• The beneficiaries of the value-added chain project will be provided with services including the use of a mobile application, registration of livestock, meat, and raw materials, sales and accounting, household financial records, calculation of dairy production efficiency, access to electronic manuals, and the opportunity to exchange experiences with other value-added chain developers.
• Documenting and disseminating good practices and new achievements related to the implementation of delivery services and training programs.
Preparing a report on the work carried out at the end of the contracted assignment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• University degree in education, agriculture curriculum development or other related disciplines;
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated previous experience and involvement in curricula development covering broad areas suitable for Mongolia; including working experience in agricultural sector for donor-funded projects.
• Experience in education and extension methodologies and digital delivery;
• Proven expertise and experience in designing training manuals/materials for use by extension workers and herders in a variety of settings of learning situations and modes of delivery;
• Experience in evaluating training materials/manuals;
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills with ability to interact effectively and harmoniously with people from various multidisciplinary backgrounds;
• Good understanding of incorporating gender issues in curricula development;
• Capacity to work under pressure;
• High degree of independence, flexibility and ability to meet strict deadline;
• Ability to communicate and write clearly in English language is extremely desirable;
Application Submission:
Candidates must submit their applications including the following documents no later than 11AM on 27th January, 2025 to Livestock Commercialization Project at the #101, Namak building, Peace avenue 18A/1, 3rd khoroo, BZD district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia or through email: tugullcp@gmail.com.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Contact information: 976+7700-4047
• A cover letter in Mon/Eng.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae in Mon/Eng with a recent photograph (taken within the last 6 months).
• Copies of academic diplomas and relevant certifications.
• At least two reference or recommendation letters from current and/or past employers.
• Any additional supporting documents that attest to the candidate's qualifications and abilities.