Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
National consultant to conduct a mapping/feasibility study of the national egg production and business plan in Rwanda
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Duration: 20 days
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (“FAO” or “Organization”) is an intergovernmental organization with more than 194 member nations. Since its inception, FAO has worked to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security - defined as the access of all people at all times to the food they need for an active and healthy life. To achieve its goals, FAO cooperates with thousands of partners worldwide, from farmers’ groups to traders, from non-governmental organizations to other UN agencies, from development banks to agribusiness firms (further and more detailed information on FAO can be found on the internet site: http://www.fao.org).
The main aim of FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve security and reduce hunger and malnutrition to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forest sectors, and use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines
The National consultant will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative to Rwanda (who is the project budget holder) and direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR/Programme in close collaboration of the National Project Manager and the FAO project Lead Technical Officer (LTO); who would support the project implementation from the FAO Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE).

Technical Focus
The technical focus of the work of the national consultant is to conduct a mapping/feasibility study to look for information regarding the level of eggs production, markets, and post-harvest losses as well as the needed skills and technologies to add value to the produced eggs in Rwanda. The activity will be implemented in collaboration with MINAGRI, Rwanda Agricultural and Animal Resource Board (RAB) and egg Farmer/producer representatives.
The assessment will determine the egg production level in Rwanda with a detailed mapping of the largest egg producers as well as a clear information and operation requirements for the egg processing plant in Rwanda will be assessed.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Determine the current level of egg production in Rwanda (how many eggs available for possible egg processing facility),
• Map in detail at least the 20 largest egg producers in Rwanda (private companies and cooperatives), their egg production over time, analyze existing over and/or underproduction and explore interest in investing into egg processing and determine for each current quantity available for processing and possible trend,
• Find out information on the operation requirements for Egg processing pilot plant (EPPP),
• Determine availability of required technical skills at hand in Rwanda to run permanently the Egg processing plant,
• Define needed information on the possible sustainability and phase-out for the Egg processing facility and marketing strategies,
• Generate information on the possibility for engagement of the private sector federation for beneficial investment in Egg processing plant
• General Operating Expenses for the Egg processing plant
• Determine the level of skills & knowledge of farmers /egg producers in appropriate postharvest handling practices for eggs,
• Determine the level of involvement of local entrepreneurs in egg processing technology,

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following
Minimum Requirements
At least Master’s degree with 5 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Animal production or animal sciences
• Working knowledge of English with analytic skills
• National of Rwanda or being resident and having a regular Rwanda working permit

Fao Corporate Competencies
• Results focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical/Functional skills
Strong analytical skills, knowledge of governance in veterinary sciences, animal breeding and Previous similar engagement/involvement in poultry industry development strategies
• Having skills/experience in research in animal sciences and related fields
• Strong background in livestock production systems and poultry resources assessment/survey
• Having past experience in conducting related Eggs processing plant feasibility studies
• Having past involvement in the concrete establishment of Eggs processing plant
• Demonstrate ability to perform in depth statistical and quantitative &qualitative analysis and report the results in multiple formats including reports, papers and presentations
• Work experience with international organizations is an advantages
• Work experience with international organizations is an advantages
• Demonstrate ability to perform in depth statistical and quantitative &qualitative analysis and report the results in multiple formats including reports presentations
• A record of publications that demonstrates strong analytical, empirical and writing skills
• Show familiarity with poultry farming development strategies
• Demonstrated experience and capacity in the overall framework of the Rwanda poultry industry strategic plans development.
• Sound expertise in conducting situational analyses engaging public institutions and other development stakeholders.
• Capable to work independently and perform under tight deadlines.
• Good inter-personal skills, networking aptitude, ability to engage effectively with policy and decision makers

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org  

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