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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS)
Nairobi, Nairobi
African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources
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Introduction and Context
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), under the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), coordinates livestock resource utilization across AU Member States. Through the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS), AU-IBAR leads continental efforts to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a critical disease affecting small ruminants.
Small ruminants form an essential part of African livestock systems. Despite years of donor and partner support for PPR control across various countries and regions, efforts remain fragmented and poorly coordinated. This has resulted in limited short-term disease control, insufficient for achieving continental eradication.
A decade ago, Rinderpest, a viral disease similar to PPR but affecting cattle and buffalo, was successfully eradicated from Africa through robust continental coordination supported by the European Union. This success demonstrates that coordinated action can achieve disease eradication. PPR eradication is now a political priority for the African Union, reaffirmed on multiple occasions. The FAO/WOAH joint PPR Secretariat has developed a global strategy and action plan, coordinating the PPR Global Eradication Programme under the GF-TADs umbrella.
To support the eradication of Peste des Petits ruminants, the European Union (EU) has provided funding through the "EU support to the Eradication of PPR (Peste des petits ruminants) from Africa" of 8 million Euro through a Multi-partner Agreement with AU-IBAR, FAO and WOAH.
This Action represents the first phase of a comprehensive, long-term approach to eradicate PPR in Africa. It will inform a harmonized continental strategy supported by a theory of change and a comprehensive Business Plan. Subsequent phases will implement targeted, evidence-based interventions within a defined timeframe.
Objectives
The continental scope, technical complexity, and multi-stakeholder nature of the PPR eradication programme across Sub-Saharan Africa require enhanced monitoring and evaluation capacity within PAPS. The newly developed M&E Framework encompasses multiple tools that must be operationalized across continental, regional, and national levels, engaging all 47 AU Member States. These tools include the revised Logical Framework, compliance monitoring tool, result-resources framework, and indicator tracking tool.
In view of the above, the African Union Commission invites applications for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer position at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS), housed within the Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR) in Nairobi, Kenya. The M&E Officer will provide specialized technical support to the M&E Expert, focusing on operational implementation of M&E tools and frameworks, technical analysis of monitoring data, and capacity building at regional and national levels. This position complements existing M&E capacity without duplication, ensuring broader and more timely coverage of Member States while strengthening overall programme effectiveness.
Main Functions
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide essential technical and operational support to strengthen the M&E capacity of the PPR eradication programme. The Officer will work under the supervision of the M&E Expert to ensure systematic data collection across all programme levels, data analysis to generate actionable insights, and utilization of findings to enhance programme accountability, efficiency, and adaptive management at continental, regional, and national implementation levels.
The M&E Specialist will:
Support the operationalization and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) framework for the PPR eradication programme at continental, regional, and national levels.
Provide technical assistance to implementing partners and Member States on monitoring protocols, data collection methodologies, reporting standards, and compliance with the PPR programme guidelines.
Support the preparation of comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports that provide actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations for strategic programme management and decision-making.
Contribute to the development and production of the Quarterly PPR Project Bulletin, ensuring accurate reflection of programme progress and achievements.
Support the M&E Expert to ensure monitoring findings are systematically discussed in relevant forums and translated into adaptive management actions.
Undertake additional duties as assigned by the M&E Expert to enhance overall PPR programme monitoring effectiveness and implementation success.
Key Responsibilities
The M&E Specialist will:
Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the programme's theory of change and logical framework, ensuring relevance and alignment with evolving programme objectives, with particular emphasis on indicator refinement and measurement methodologies.
Participate actively in PPR Work Plan development and revision processes, ensuring coherence between planning documents, M&E frameworks, and implementation timelines.
Support the development, refinement, and updating of the comprehensive M&E Plan, including the design and improvement of associated data collection instruments and systems.
Assess existing data quality within project domains, evaluate collection methodologies, and determine data utility for impact evaluation purposes.
Establish and maintain comprehensive baseline data for all project components and performance indicators.
Support the review and enhance existing management information systems, identifying required modifications and resource needs.
Support the implementation of the M&E capacity-building initiatives.
Identify technical support requirements for project partners and organize targeted capacity development interventions.
Implement systematic data collection protocols to measure progress against established performance indicators.
Frequently undertake field monitoring at regional and Member States level.
Participate in the development of Terms of Reference for Baseline,
Mid-term, and End-of-Programme Evaluations for PPR and related Animal Health initiatives.
Contribute to the preparation of timely, accurate, and comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual PPR programme performance and progress reports for submission to management, donors, and stakeholders.
Participate in the operationalisation of the PPR Project internal Mid-Term review, external Mid-Term Review and End of Project Evaluations.
Document best practices and lessons learned, developing illustrative case studies to capture qualitative project outcomes.
Support the M&E Expert to produce analytical reports and technical briefs on M&E findings, trends, and emerging issues, and support the preparation of data-driven presentations for diverse stakeholder audiences including technical coordination meetings, steering committees, and policy forums.
Contribute to programme risk identification, assessment, and monitoring processes, providing M&E evidence to inform risk mitigation strategies and enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Represent the M&E function in relevant technical meetings, working groups, and coordination forums as delegated by the M&E Expert.
Duration and Location
The duration of this consultancy is six (6) months, which may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The successful consultant will be based in AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya and will be required to maintain the AU office hours.
Remuneration
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AU Salary Scale.
The consultant will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel and on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union rules and regulations.
Supervision
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work under the direct technical supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, with guidance from the Senior Animal Health Officer, and overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor university degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture/rural development/ Veterinary Medicine, Economics, Business Administration, Political or Social sciences, Quantitative analysis or statistics or any other relevant or equivalent degree; or
A Postgraduate University degree master’s degree) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture/rural development/ Veterinary Medicine, Economics, Business Administration, Political or Social sciences, Quantitative analysis or statistics or any other relevant or equivalent degree will be considered an added advantage.
A master’s degree in project management will be an added advantage.
Applicants holding a specific Monitoring and Evaluation training certification in Monitoring and Evaluation in addition to the above general areas of training will be considered favourably.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressive work experience in areas of monitoring and evaluation, preferably within a regional, continental and/or International organization of which at least 3 years should be at managerial level.
Experience in M&E of animal resource development programs/project including project management
Familiarity with animal health program/projects development, implementation and evaluations
Proven experience in M&E of similar assignments with RECS, continental and international organizations such WOAH, FAO among others).
Proven knowledge and experience on Monitoring and Evaluation methods and Monitoring and Evaluation data and information management is required.
Knowledge of human/animal health and/or conducting data collection in the field.
Experience in development and operationalisation of M&E Frameworks and data collection tools.
Knowledge of project cycle management, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Other Essential Skills and Experience
Excellent analytical capacity
Possess at least some basic knowledge and experience in research Methodology.
An ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team of largely non-M&E specialists, so an ability to explain concepts in layman’s terms is key.
Detail-oriented, demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet internal and external deadlines.
Organisational awareness, ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines.
Capability for working in a multicultural environment with colleagues from different departments and office.
Proficiency in at least one AU language required. Knowledge of another language will be an added advantage.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements and the evaluation grid below:
Criteria Max Score
Qualification 30
Relevant Experience 45
Other Skills 25
Total 100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).
Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Submission of Applications
Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating "Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – PPR Secretariat" in the subject of the email.
Applications should be submitted via email to The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 07th November 2025 at 23:59 Nairobi local time.
Applications should include the following:
Detailed curriculum vitae;
Copies of academic and professional qualifications
Completed declaration on exclusion criteria in the format attached and to be signed by applicant; and,
Copies of identification documents.
A Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement is attached as information for the applicants.
Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)
AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement
AU-IBAR Declaration Form
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), under the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), coordinates livestock resource utilization across AU Member States. Through the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS), AU-IBAR leads continental efforts to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a critical disease affecting small ruminants.
Small ruminants form an essential part of African livestock systems. Despite years of donor and partner support for PPR control across various countries and regions, efforts remain fragmented and poorly coordinated. This has resulted in limited short-term disease control, insufficient for achieving continental eradication.
A decade ago, Rinderpest, a viral disease similar to PPR but affecting cattle and buffalo, was successfully eradicated from Africa through robust continental coordination supported by the European Union. This success demonstrates that coordinated action can achieve disease eradication. PPR eradication is now a political priority for the African Union, reaffirmed on multiple occasions. The FAO/WOAH joint PPR Secretariat has developed a global strategy and action plan, coordinating the PPR Global Eradication Programme under the GF-TADs umbrella.
To support the eradication of Peste des Petits ruminants, the European Union (EU) has provided funding through the "EU support to the Eradication of PPR (Peste des petits ruminants) from Africa" of 8 million Euro through a Multi-partner Agreement with AU-IBAR, FAO and WOAH.
This Action represents the first phase of a comprehensive, long-term approach to eradicate PPR in Africa. It will inform a harmonized continental strategy supported by a theory of change and a comprehensive Business Plan. Subsequent phases will implement targeted, evidence-based interventions within a defined timeframe.
Objectives
The continental scope, technical complexity, and multi-stakeholder nature of the PPR eradication programme across Sub-Saharan Africa require enhanced monitoring and evaluation capacity within PAPS. The newly developed M&E Framework encompasses multiple tools that must be operationalized across continental, regional, and national levels, engaging all 47 AU Member States. These tools include the revised Logical Framework, compliance monitoring tool, result-resources framework, and indicator tracking tool.
In view of the above, the African Union Commission invites applications for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer position at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS), housed within the Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR) in Nairobi, Kenya. The M&E Officer will provide specialized technical support to the M&E Expert, focusing on operational implementation of M&E tools and frameworks, technical analysis of monitoring data, and capacity building at regional and national levels. This position complements existing M&E capacity without duplication, ensuring broader and more timely coverage of Member States while strengthening overall programme effectiveness.
Main Functions
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide essential technical and operational support to strengthen the M&E capacity of the PPR eradication programme. The Officer will work under the supervision of the M&E Expert to ensure systematic data collection across all programme levels, data analysis to generate actionable insights, and utilization of findings to enhance programme accountability, efficiency, and adaptive management at continental, regional, and national implementation levels.
The M&E Specialist will:
Support the operationalization and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) framework for the PPR eradication programme at continental, regional, and national levels.
Provide technical assistance to implementing partners and Member States on monitoring protocols, data collection methodologies, reporting standards, and compliance with the PPR programme guidelines.
Support the preparation of comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports that provide actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations for strategic programme management and decision-making.
Contribute to the development and production of the Quarterly PPR Project Bulletin, ensuring accurate reflection of programme progress and achievements.
Support the M&E Expert to ensure monitoring findings are systematically discussed in relevant forums and translated into adaptive management actions.
Undertake additional duties as assigned by the M&E Expert to enhance overall PPR programme monitoring effectiveness and implementation success.
Key Responsibilities
The M&E Specialist will:
Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the programme's theory of change and logical framework, ensuring relevance and alignment with evolving programme objectives, with particular emphasis on indicator refinement and measurement methodologies.
Participate actively in PPR Work Plan development and revision processes, ensuring coherence between planning documents, M&E frameworks, and implementation timelines.
Support the development, refinement, and updating of the comprehensive M&E Plan, including the design and improvement of associated data collection instruments and systems.
Assess existing data quality within project domains, evaluate collection methodologies, and determine data utility for impact evaluation purposes.
Establish and maintain comprehensive baseline data for all project components and performance indicators.
Support the review and enhance existing management information systems, identifying required modifications and resource needs.
Support the implementation of the M&E capacity-building initiatives.
Identify technical support requirements for project partners and organize targeted capacity development interventions.
Implement systematic data collection protocols to measure progress against established performance indicators.
Frequently undertake field monitoring at regional and Member States level.
Participate in the development of Terms of Reference for Baseline,
Mid-term, and End-of-Programme Evaluations for PPR and related Animal Health initiatives.
Contribute to the preparation of timely, accurate, and comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual PPR programme performance and progress reports for submission to management, donors, and stakeholders.
Participate in the operationalisation of the PPR Project internal Mid-Term review, external Mid-Term Review and End of Project Evaluations.
Document best practices and lessons learned, developing illustrative case studies to capture qualitative project outcomes.
Support the M&E Expert to produce analytical reports and technical briefs on M&E findings, trends, and emerging issues, and support the preparation of data-driven presentations for diverse stakeholder audiences including technical coordination meetings, steering committees, and policy forums.
Contribute to programme risk identification, assessment, and monitoring processes, providing M&E evidence to inform risk mitigation strategies and enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Represent the M&E function in relevant technical meetings, working groups, and coordination forums as delegated by the M&E Expert.
Duration and Location
The duration of this consultancy is six (6) months, which may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The successful consultant will be based in AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya and will be required to maintain the AU office hours.
Remuneration
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AU Salary Scale.
The consultant will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel and on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union rules and regulations.
Supervision
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work under the direct technical supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, with guidance from the Senior Animal Health Officer, and overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor university degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture/rural development/ Veterinary Medicine, Economics, Business Administration, Political or Social sciences, Quantitative analysis or statistics or any other relevant or equivalent degree; or
A Postgraduate University degree master’s degree) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture/rural development/ Veterinary Medicine, Economics, Business Administration, Political or Social sciences, Quantitative analysis or statistics or any other relevant or equivalent degree will be considered an added advantage.
A master’s degree in project management will be an added advantage.
Applicants holding a specific Monitoring and Evaluation training certification in Monitoring and Evaluation in addition to the above general areas of training will be considered favourably.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressive work experience in areas of monitoring and evaluation, preferably within a regional, continental and/or International organization of which at least 3 years should be at managerial level.
Experience in M&E of animal resource development programs/project including project management
Familiarity with animal health program/projects development, implementation and evaluations
Proven experience in M&E of similar assignments with RECS, continental and international organizations such WOAH, FAO among others).
Proven knowledge and experience on Monitoring and Evaluation methods and Monitoring and Evaluation data and information management is required.
Knowledge of human/animal health and/or conducting data collection in the field.
Experience in development and operationalisation of M&E Frameworks and data collection tools.
Knowledge of project cycle management, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Other Essential Skills and Experience
Excellent analytical capacity
Possess at least some basic knowledge and experience in research Methodology.
An ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team of largely non-M&E specialists, so an ability to explain concepts in layman’s terms is key.
Detail-oriented, demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet internal and external deadlines.
Organisational awareness, ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines.
Capability for working in a multicultural environment with colleagues from different departments and office.
Proficiency in at least one AU language required. Knowledge of another language will be an added advantage.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements and the evaluation grid below:
Criteria Max Score
Qualification 30
Relevant Experience 45
Other Skills 25
Total 100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).
Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Submission of Applications
Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating "Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – PPR Secretariat" in the subject of the email.
Applications should be submitted via email to The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 07th November 2025 at 23:59 Nairobi local time.
Applications should include the following:
Detailed curriculum vitae;
Copies of academic and professional qualifications
Completed declaration on exclusion criteria in the format attached and to be signed by applicant; and,
Copies of identification documents.
A Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement is attached as information for the applicants.
Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)
AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement
AU-IBAR Declaration Form
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Individual Consultancy for Pillar Lead – Data Ecosystems and Diffusion
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Background
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). The vision of AU-IBAR is: “An Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace”. Its Mission is: to provide leadership and integrated support services for the development of animal resources in Africa. AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources (livestock, fisheries and wildlife) to enhance nutrition and food security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the Member States of the AU.
AU-IBAR is the main vehicle for the AU to develop appropriate and independent expertise to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources to enhance food and nutrition security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the AU Member States. Under this mandate, AU-IBAR is implementing the Africa Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform, a 4-year pan-African initiative for investment/market-enabled, adaptive transformation for pastoralism. AU-IBAR recognizes that pastoralists are critical for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa as:
Pastoralists account for 2 – 7% of national GDP and contribute 60 - 80% of meat across Africa (up to 50% of meat exports in many geographies)
Demand for meat and milk in SSA expected to increase by more than 250% by 2050
Pastoralists provide valuable ecosystem services, using indigenous climate adaptive practices on marginal lands, sequestering carbon, and managing water in ASAL regions
Despite potential benefits, pastoral programs have focused on humanitarian activities instead of integrating pastoralists with livestock markets
However, pastoralists are severely marginalized and disproportionately impacted by climate change. Historic investments, though significant, have had limited impact. Given the increasing demand for livestock products, pressure on natural resources, and climate shocks, AU-IBAR is committed to promoting the adoption of a long-term systems lens and coordinated actions within and across countries and sectors/stakeholders to tailor approaches to pastoral communities and archetypes.
With support from the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF), AU-IBAR is hosting and operationalizing the APMD Platform, a 4-year continental initiative, which will build on prior programs and strengthen the pastoral sector enabling environment to:
Integrate pastoralists with livestock markets, create positive cycles for investment in the value chain, strengthen business continuity, and provide more affordable livestock-sourced products for more consumers.
Unlock the full potential of up to USD Three Billion of planned pastoral investments over the next 3-5 years.
Strengthen best practice & knowledge sharing for promoting pastoralists’ integration into livestock markets; and
Identify potential areas to shift long-term funding and investments for better outcomes for pastoralists.
The APMD Platform will strategically influence, promote and provide visibility of market-focused interventions to enhance pastoral integration into livestock markets, among key stakeholders. The platform will achieve that by convening and coordinated actions through multi-stakeholder fora designed to implement priority actions under the three pillars below:
Strengthening and diffusing functional data ecosystems,
Policy strengthening and strategic implementation, and
Strengthening the pastoralists integration in livestock marketing.
Objective
For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Pillar Lead Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert. Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, the “Pillar Lead - Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert” will contribute to the implementation and sustainable operationalization of APMD-Platform, focusing on the “Functional Data Ecosystems and Diffusion” activities, such as, building data management capacities among key national stakeholders, and drive scaling of livestock identification and traceability systems; to inform and optimize pastoral sector transformation policies, investments, and interventions.
The main functions to be undertaken will be:
Data management strategies development and implementation
Data standards, and Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
Data Technology and Innovation
Market assessment, analysis, and market information integration
Capacity building
Key Responsibilities
Project implementation and management
Facilitate assessment to identify key data ecosystem gaps in pastoral sector in the targeted geographies or countries and across Africa
Lead the design and implementation of data-gaps-driven priority interventions to support the strategic objectives of the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform, ensuring on-time delivery, within platform scope, and budget.
Support data ecosystem key stakeholders mapping and profiling and promote their engagement.
Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for enabling functional data ecosystems and information diffusion in the pastoral sector in the targeted geography.
Support the establishment and operationalization of a pastoral data management platform and data ecosystems for the pastoral sector.
Lead, mentor, and support the National Data Pillar Working Groups, ensuring cohesive and effective operations towards informing and executing data pillar goals.
Information and Knowledge sharing
Coordinate data management and promote knowledge sharing among the platform stakeholders.
Provide input and feedback on implementing countries in relation to sustainable functional data ecosystems and information diffusion in the pastoral sector.
Identify and advocate for innovative data technologies and methodologies that can bridge pastoral sector data gaps, promote the implementation of solutions, and enhance the platform's impact on African pastoral markets.
Training and capacity building
Coordinate designing and delivering capacity building programs and materials, on pastoral data management, for both the platform staff and pastoral stakeholders.
Enhance partnerships with academic institutions, tech companies, and other organizations to enhance the platform’s capacity-building initiatives.
Oversee engaging and capacity building of the national pillar team members for ensuring skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
M&E reporting, resource management
Produce monthly and quarterly project implementation reports, analyzing pastoral sector data and tracking progress based on KPIs.
Manage data ecosystem risks and challenges, developing contingency plans to address potential issues promptly.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a robust M&E framework for data pillar activities.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and sharing, respecting privacy and confidentiality norms.
Contribute to the articulation of the long-term exit strategy for the platform sustainability.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisiors.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
A comprehensive strategy for data ecosystem strengthening and efficient information diffusion in the pastoral sector of the targeted countries/ geographies and beyond.
A comprehensive pillar activity implementation plans for the national data pillar teams, including skills assessment, capacity building programs, career progression paths.
A map and coordinated-action plans, on data ecosystem, for the key partners / stakeholders / actors in the pastoral livestock marketing chain at national and regional levels in IGAD, ECCAS and ECOWAS.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Frameworks for engaging various stakeholders, (including pastoral communities, market actors, and regulatory and development partners).
A functional Data Sharing Platform for stakeholders networking and promoting investment and marketing of pastoral livestock.
Regular/periodical Pastoral Market Analysis Reports to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within pastoral markets, informing strategic decisions.
Roadmaps for data-driven innovation within the platform, identifying opportunities for leveraging new technologies and methodologies in data collection and analysis.
Capacity Building Programs and materials tailored to the needs of the data pillar teams and other stakeholders.
Support the development and application of M&E indicators on data ecosystem and diffusion.
Duty stations
The Expert will be based in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management.
Duration
The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Remuneration
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.
The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.
Supervision and reporting
The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.
Requirements
Academic and Professional qualifications
The consultant should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Post graduate degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
General Experience
Demonstrable experience of a Minimum five (5) years in managing and/or implementing projects, preferably in the development sector or related fields at national, regional or multi-country levels;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, or more of AU Official language.
Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.
Specific Experience
Demonstrated experience of Minimum five (5) years in managing agricultural / livestock or pastoral sector data with strong understanding of sector data ecosystem, methodologies and tools.
Demonstrated experience in assessing / developing or implementing data management strategy/policy on national, regional or multi-national levels.
Strong data analysis and visualization skills; database management skills, and data storage systems, utilizing their specific tools (e.g., SQL, Oracle; HDFS, S3, etc.); ideally in the context of the agricultural / livestock or pastoral sectors data.
Statistical analysis skills and proficiency in utilizing related analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
Skills in managing market data and information.
A background in designing and delivering capacity building / training programs, especially related to data management.
Other Essential Skills and Experience
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
Able to work independently and in a team.
Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation.
Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time.
Language
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is desirable.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women and young African professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Evaluation criteria
The applications will be evaluated based on the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.
Criteria Scores (%)
Qualifications 15
General Experience 20
Specific Experience 40
Other Skills and experience 20
Language 5
Total 100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).
How to apply
Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating Pillar Lead Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert as the subject to
The application should include the following documents:
Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts details of professional referees (reference letters may be provided)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Signed declaration on exclusion criteria (format provided in website)
Copy of identification documents
The deadline for receipt of applications is 13th November 2025 at 23:45 hours Nairobi local time.
Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)
AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement
AU-IBAR Declaration Form
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). The vision of AU-IBAR is: “An Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace”. Its Mission is: to provide leadership and integrated support services for the development of animal resources in Africa. AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources (livestock, fisheries and wildlife) to enhance nutrition and food security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the Member States of the AU.
AU-IBAR is the main vehicle for the AU to develop appropriate and independent expertise to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources to enhance food and nutrition security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the AU Member States. Under this mandate, AU-IBAR is implementing the Africa Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform, a 4-year pan-African initiative for investment/market-enabled, adaptive transformation for pastoralism. AU-IBAR recognizes that pastoralists are critical for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa as:
Pastoralists account for 2 – 7% of national GDP and contribute 60 - 80% of meat across Africa (up to 50% of meat exports in many geographies)
Demand for meat and milk in SSA expected to increase by more than 250% by 2050
Pastoralists provide valuable ecosystem services, using indigenous climate adaptive practices on marginal lands, sequestering carbon, and managing water in ASAL regions
Despite potential benefits, pastoral programs have focused on humanitarian activities instead of integrating pastoralists with livestock markets
However, pastoralists are severely marginalized and disproportionately impacted by climate change. Historic investments, though significant, have had limited impact. Given the increasing demand for livestock products, pressure on natural resources, and climate shocks, AU-IBAR is committed to promoting the adoption of a long-term systems lens and coordinated actions within and across countries and sectors/stakeholders to tailor approaches to pastoral communities and archetypes.
With support from the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF), AU-IBAR is hosting and operationalizing the APMD Platform, a 4-year continental initiative, which will build on prior programs and strengthen the pastoral sector enabling environment to:
Integrate pastoralists with livestock markets, create positive cycles for investment in the value chain, strengthen business continuity, and provide more affordable livestock-sourced products for more consumers.
Unlock the full potential of up to USD Three Billion of planned pastoral investments over the next 3-5 years.
Strengthen best practice & knowledge sharing for promoting pastoralists’ integration into livestock markets; and
Identify potential areas to shift long-term funding and investments for better outcomes for pastoralists.
The APMD Platform will strategically influence, promote and provide visibility of market-focused interventions to enhance pastoral integration into livestock markets, among key stakeholders. The platform will achieve that by convening and coordinated actions through multi-stakeholder fora designed to implement priority actions under the three pillars below:
Strengthening and diffusing functional data ecosystems,
Policy strengthening and strategic implementation, and
Strengthening the pastoralists integration in livestock marketing.
Objective
For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Pillar Lead Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert. Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, the “Pillar Lead - Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert” will contribute to the implementation and sustainable operationalization of APMD-Platform, focusing on the “Functional Data Ecosystems and Diffusion” activities, such as, building data management capacities among key national stakeholders, and drive scaling of livestock identification and traceability systems; to inform and optimize pastoral sector transformation policies, investments, and interventions.
The main functions to be undertaken will be:
Data management strategies development and implementation
Data standards, and Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
Data Technology and Innovation
Market assessment, analysis, and market information integration
Capacity building
Key Responsibilities
Project implementation and management
Facilitate assessment to identify key data ecosystem gaps in pastoral sector in the targeted geographies or countries and across Africa
Lead the design and implementation of data-gaps-driven priority interventions to support the strategic objectives of the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform, ensuring on-time delivery, within platform scope, and budget.
Support data ecosystem key stakeholders mapping and profiling and promote their engagement.
Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for enabling functional data ecosystems and information diffusion in the pastoral sector in the targeted geography.
Support the establishment and operationalization of a pastoral data management platform and data ecosystems for the pastoral sector.
Lead, mentor, and support the National Data Pillar Working Groups, ensuring cohesive and effective operations towards informing and executing data pillar goals.
Information and Knowledge sharing
Coordinate data management and promote knowledge sharing among the platform stakeholders.
Provide input and feedback on implementing countries in relation to sustainable functional data ecosystems and information diffusion in the pastoral sector.
Identify and advocate for innovative data technologies and methodologies that can bridge pastoral sector data gaps, promote the implementation of solutions, and enhance the platform's impact on African pastoral markets.
Training and capacity building
Coordinate designing and delivering capacity building programs and materials, on pastoral data management, for both the platform staff and pastoral stakeholders.
Enhance partnerships with academic institutions, tech companies, and other organizations to enhance the platform’s capacity-building initiatives.
Oversee engaging and capacity building of the national pillar team members for ensuring skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
M&E reporting, resource management
Produce monthly and quarterly project implementation reports, analyzing pastoral sector data and tracking progress based on KPIs.
Manage data ecosystem risks and challenges, developing contingency plans to address potential issues promptly.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a robust M&E framework for data pillar activities.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and sharing, respecting privacy and confidentiality norms.
Contribute to the articulation of the long-term exit strategy for the platform sustainability.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisiors.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
A comprehensive strategy for data ecosystem strengthening and efficient information diffusion in the pastoral sector of the targeted countries/ geographies and beyond.
A comprehensive pillar activity implementation plans for the national data pillar teams, including skills assessment, capacity building programs, career progression paths.
A map and coordinated-action plans, on data ecosystem, for the key partners / stakeholders / actors in the pastoral livestock marketing chain at national and regional levels in IGAD, ECCAS and ECOWAS.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Frameworks for engaging various stakeholders, (including pastoral communities, market actors, and regulatory and development partners).
A functional Data Sharing Platform for stakeholders networking and promoting investment and marketing of pastoral livestock.
Regular/periodical Pastoral Market Analysis Reports to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within pastoral markets, informing strategic decisions.
Roadmaps for data-driven innovation within the platform, identifying opportunities for leveraging new technologies and methodologies in data collection and analysis.
Capacity Building Programs and materials tailored to the needs of the data pillar teams and other stakeholders.
Support the development and application of M&E indicators on data ecosystem and diffusion.
Duty stations
The Expert will be based in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management.
Duration
The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Remuneration
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.
The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.
Supervision and reporting
The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.
Requirements
Academic and Professional qualifications
The consultant should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Post graduate degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
General Experience
Demonstrable experience of a Minimum five (5) years in managing and/or implementing projects, preferably in the development sector or related fields at national, regional or multi-country levels;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, or more of AU Official language.
Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.
Specific Experience
Demonstrated experience of Minimum five (5) years in managing agricultural / livestock or pastoral sector data with strong understanding of sector data ecosystem, methodologies and tools.
Demonstrated experience in assessing / developing or implementing data management strategy/policy on national, regional or multi-national levels.
Strong data analysis and visualization skills; database management skills, and data storage systems, utilizing their specific tools (e.g., SQL, Oracle; HDFS, S3, etc.); ideally in the context of the agricultural / livestock or pastoral sectors data.
Statistical analysis skills and proficiency in utilizing related analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
Skills in managing market data and information.
A background in designing and delivering capacity building / training programs, especially related to data management.
Other Essential Skills and Experience
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
Able to work independently and in a team.
Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation.
Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time.
Language
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is desirable.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women and young African professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Evaluation criteria
The applications will be evaluated based on the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.
Criteria Scores (%)
Qualifications 15
General Experience 20
Specific Experience 40
Other Skills and experience 20
Language 5
Total 100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).
How to apply
Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating Pillar Lead Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert as the subject to
The application should include the following documents:
Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts details of professional referees (reference letters may be provided)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Signed declaration on exclusion criteria (format provided in website)
Copy of identification documents
The deadline for receipt of applications is 13th November 2025 at 23:45 hours Nairobi local time.
Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)
AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement
AU-IBAR Declaration Form
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Individual Consultancy for Project Expert, Knowledge Management
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Introduction and Context
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). The vision of AU-IBAR is: “An Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace”. Its Mission is: to provide leadership and integrated support services for the development of animal resources in Africa.
AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources (livestock, fisheries and wildlife) to enhance nutrition and food security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the Member States of the AU.
AU-IBAR is the main vehicle for the AU to develop appropriate and independent expertise to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources to enhance food and nutrition security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the AU Member States. Under this mandate, AU-IBAR is implementing the Africa Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform, a 4-year pan-African initiative for investment/market-enabled, adaptive transformation for pastoralism.
AU-IBAR recognizes that pastoralists are critical for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa as:
Pastoralists account for 2 – 7% of national GDP and contribute 60 - 80% of meat across Africa (up to 50% of meat exports in many geographies). Demand for meat and milk in SSA expected to increase by more than 250% by 2050. Pastoralists provide valuable ecosystem services, using indigenous climate adaptive practices on marginal lands, sequestering carbon, and managing water in ASAL regions. Despite potential benefits, pastoral programs have focused on humanitarian activities instead of integrating pastoralists with livestock markets.
However, pastoralists are severely marginalized and disproportionately impacted by climate change. Historic investments, though significant, have had limited impact. Given the increasing demand for livestock products, pressure on natural resources, and climate shocks, AU-IBAR is committed to promoting the adoption of a long-term systems lens and coordinated actions within and across countries and sectors/stakeholders to tailor approaches to pastoral communities and archetypes.
With support from the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF), AU-IBAR is hosting and operationalizing the APMD Platform, a 4-year continental initiative, which will build on prior programs and strengthen the pastoral sector enabling environment to:
Integrate pastoralists with livestock markets, create positive cycles for investment in the value chain, strengthen business continuity, and provide more affordable livestock-sourced products for more consumers.
Unlock the full potential of up to USD Three Billion of planned pastoral investments over the next 3-5 years.
Strengthen best practice & knowledge sharing for promoting pastoralists’ integration into livestock markets; and
Identify potential areas to shift long-term funding and investments for better outcomes for pastoralists.
The APMD Platform will strategically influence, promote and provide visibility of market-focused interventions to enhance pastoral integration into livestock markets, among key stakeholders. The platform will achieve that by convening and coordinated actions through multi-stakeholder fora designed to implement priority actions under the three pillars below:
Policy strengthening and strategic implementation,
Strengthening the pastoralists integration in livestock marketing, and
Strengthening and diffusing functional data ecosystems
Objective
For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a “Project Expert - Knowledge Management” with experience in organizational development and/or social dynamics for behavior Change. The Knowledge Management expert will lead the development and execution of knowledge management and communication activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Platform across pillars and implementing geographies, with specific support to the behavior change of pastoralists for enhancing their integration into livestock markets. The Project Expert - Knowledge Management will work across multi-functional pillars teams to ensure the platform knowledge is effectively captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Tasks
The Project Expert, Knowledge Management will be expected to:
Knowledge messages development and sharing
Content creation and curation through innovative approaches
Organizational development and/or social dynamics, and behavior change
Management of the project knowledge ecosystem
The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:
Contribute towards the development and expansion of AU-IBAR knowledge management practices and tools.
Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and data through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products, and enhanced visibility.
Ensure that the knowledge content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates to the pastoral sector stakeholders.
Promote the behavior changes due to knowledge development and sharing /communication, towards integration in livestock marketing and pastoral transformation.
Lead the dissemination of knowledge products and publications, such as sector reports, case studies, and other informational materials relevant to the pastoral sector and Platform activities.
Maintain and contribute to updating the APMD-platform information and content management and knowledge sharing platforms.
Foster online collaboration through support of online “Community of Practice”.
Liaise with gender experts, women's groups, and partners on gender integration.
Capacity Building for Media.
Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to identify areas of improvement/gaps and ensure the alignment of knowledge management strategies with the platform goals.
Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
Comprehensive APMD-Platform knowledge management and communication strategy, with particular focus on behavior change of pastoral communities.
Functional and user-friendly knowledge sharing and documentation tool / system.
Knowledge products and dissemination.
Published external information resources.
Monitoring and evaluation reports on the knowledge management activities and impact.
Knowledge audits and needs assessments.
Taxonomy and content curation processes.
Duty stations
The Expert will be stationed in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management.
Duration
The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Remuneration
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.
The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.
Supervision and reporting
The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.
Requirements
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Library and Information Science, Communication for Social and Behavior Change, or related fields.
A post-graduate degree or other qualification in the same or related fields will be considered as an advantage.
General Experience
Experience working in a multicultural environment and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
Excellent drafting, analysis, reporting, communication and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Able to stay update on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Knowledge and Information Management
Specific / Relevant Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in knowledge management and information communication, preferably within the pastoral or livestock sector or agriculture sector
Proved experience in developing knowledge products like case studies, FAQs, infographics, storytelling, social learning, taxonomy development etc.
Experience in conducting knowledge audits, gap analysis, needs assessments
Practical experience with knowledge management software, databases, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.
High competence to conduct and use findings of research, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform project strategies and knowledge management practices.
Skillful in building and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, etc.
Experience in working with national, regional and/or international organizations on knowledge sharing initiatives.
Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt knowledge management approaches to fit targeted contexts and needs
Other Skills
Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Excellent communicating skills in English language is required. Expert must be able to communicate with influence
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
Language
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is desirable.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Evaluation criteria
The applications will be evaluated based on the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.
Criteria Scores (%)
Qualifications 15
General Experience 20
Specific Experience 40
Skills and competencies 20
Language 5
Total 100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).
How to apply
Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating Project Expert - Knowledge Management as the subject to
The application should include the following documents:
Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts details of professional referees (reference letters may be provided)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Signed declaration on exclusion criteria (format provided in website)
Copy of identification documents
The deadline for receipt of applications is 13th November 2025 at 23:45 hours Nairobi local time.
Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)
AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement
AU-IBAR Declaration Form
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). The vision of AU-IBAR is: “An Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace”. Its Mission is: to provide leadership and integrated support services for the development of animal resources in Africa.
AU-IBAR’s mandate is to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources (livestock, fisheries and wildlife) to enhance nutrition and food security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the Member States of the AU.
AU-IBAR is the main vehicle for the AU to develop appropriate and independent expertise to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources to enhance food and nutrition security and contribute to the wellbeing and prosperity of the people in the AU Member States. Under this mandate, AU-IBAR is implementing the Africa Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform, a 4-year pan-African initiative for investment/market-enabled, adaptive transformation for pastoralism.
AU-IBAR recognizes that pastoralists are critical for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa as:
Pastoralists account for 2 – 7% of national GDP and contribute 60 - 80% of meat across Africa (up to 50% of meat exports in many geographies). Demand for meat and milk in SSA expected to increase by more than 250% by 2050. Pastoralists provide valuable ecosystem services, using indigenous climate adaptive practices on marginal lands, sequestering carbon, and managing water in ASAL regions. Despite potential benefits, pastoral programs have focused on humanitarian activities instead of integrating pastoralists with livestock markets.
However, pastoralists are severely marginalized and disproportionately impacted by climate change. Historic investments, though significant, have had limited impact. Given the increasing demand for livestock products, pressure on natural resources, and climate shocks, AU-IBAR is committed to promoting the adoption of a long-term systems lens and coordinated actions within and across countries and sectors/stakeholders to tailor approaches to pastoral communities and archetypes.
With support from the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF), AU-IBAR is hosting and operationalizing the APMD Platform, a 4-year continental initiative, which will build on prior programs and strengthen the pastoral sector enabling environment to:
Integrate pastoralists with livestock markets, create positive cycles for investment in the value chain, strengthen business continuity, and provide more affordable livestock-sourced products for more consumers.
Unlock the full potential of up to USD Three Billion of planned pastoral investments over the next 3-5 years.
Strengthen best practice & knowledge sharing for promoting pastoralists’ integration into livestock markets; and
Identify potential areas to shift long-term funding and investments for better outcomes for pastoralists.
The APMD Platform will strategically influence, promote and provide visibility of market-focused interventions to enhance pastoral integration into livestock markets, among key stakeholders. The platform will achieve that by convening and coordinated actions through multi-stakeholder fora designed to implement priority actions under the three pillars below:
Policy strengthening and strategic implementation,
Strengthening the pastoralists integration in livestock marketing, and
Strengthening and diffusing functional data ecosystems
Objective
For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a “Project Expert - Knowledge Management” with experience in organizational development and/or social dynamics for behavior Change. The Knowledge Management expert will lead the development and execution of knowledge management and communication activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Platform across pillars and implementing geographies, with specific support to the behavior change of pastoralists for enhancing their integration into livestock markets. The Project Expert - Knowledge Management will work across multi-functional pillars teams to ensure the platform knowledge is effectively captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Tasks
The Project Expert, Knowledge Management will be expected to:
Knowledge messages development and sharing
Content creation and curation through innovative approaches
Organizational development and/or social dynamics, and behavior change
Management of the project knowledge ecosystem
The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:
Contribute towards the development and expansion of AU-IBAR knowledge management practices and tools.
Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and data through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products, and enhanced visibility.
Ensure that the knowledge content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates to the pastoral sector stakeholders.
Promote the behavior changes due to knowledge development and sharing /communication, towards integration in livestock marketing and pastoral transformation.
Lead the dissemination of knowledge products and publications, such as sector reports, case studies, and other informational materials relevant to the pastoral sector and Platform activities.
Maintain and contribute to updating the APMD-platform information and content management and knowledge sharing platforms.
Foster online collaboration through support of online “Community of Practice”.
Liaise with gender experts, women's groups, and partners on gender integration.
Capacity Building for Media.
Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to identify areas of improvement/gaps and ensure the alignment of knowledge management strategies with the platform goals.
Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
Comprehensive APMD-Platform knowledge management and communication strategy, with particular focus on behavior change of pastoral communities.
Functional and user-friendly knowledge sharing and documentation tool / system.
Knowledge products and dissemination.
Published external information resources.
Monitoring and evaluation reports on the knowledge management activities and impact.
Knowledge audits and needs assessments.
Taxonomy and content curation processes.
Duty stations
The Expert will be stationed in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management.
Duration
The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Remuneration
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.
The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.
Supervision and reporting
The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.
Requirements
Academic and Professional qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Library and Information Science, Communication for Social and Behavior Change, or related fields.
A post-graduate degree or other qualification in the same or related fields will be considered as an advantage.
General Experience
Experience working in a multicultural environment and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
Excellent drafting, analysis, reporting, communication and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Able to stay update on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Knowledge and Information Management
Specific / Relevant Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in knowledge management and information communication, preferably within the pastoral or livestock sector or agriculture sector
Proved experience in developing knowledge products like case studies, FAQs, infographics, storytelling, social learning, taxonomy development etc.
Experience in conducting knowledge audits, gap analysis, needs assessments
Practical experience with knowledge management software, databases, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.
High competence to conduct and use findings of research, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform project strategies and knowledge management practices.
Skillful in building and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, etc.
Experience in working with national, regional and/or international organizations on knowledge sharing initiatives.
Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt knowledge management approaches to fit targeted contexts and needs
Other Skills
Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Excellent communicating skills in English language is required. Expert must be able to communicate with influence
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
Language
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is desirable.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Evaluation criteria
The applications will be evaluated based on the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.
Criteria Scores (%)
Qualifications 15
General Experience 20
Specific Experience 40
Skills and competencies 20
Language 5
Total 100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).
How to apply
Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating Project Expert - Knowledge Management as the subject to
The application should include the following documents:
Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts details of professional referees (reference letters may be provided)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Signed declaration on exclusion criteria (format provided in website)
Copy of identification documents
The deadline for receipt of applications is 13th November 2025 at 23:45 hours Nairobi local time.
Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)
AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement
AU-IBAR Declaration Form
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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