Consultant- Environmental Component
Job Details
Full Job Description
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers
research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and
sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. The
Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate
change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation (
)
With novel partnerships,
the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to
transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet,
drive prosperity, and nourish people.
The Alliance a member of the CGIAR Consortium (
) a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Position Summary
The
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking to recruit
Consultant- Environmental Component who will contribute to the
compilation of innovations and best practices of investments,
policies, and relevant livestock production and management systems
that enhance livestock productivity while preserving public health and
the environment, addressing climate change challenges and
incorporating any successful One health approaches.
Terms of Reference
Livestock systems are
integral to the food systems in southern Africa, accounting for over
one-third of the agricultural GDP. Livestock-sector development,
however, can result in negative externalities such as increased
greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, water pollution,
biodiversity loss, animal diseases, and exclusion of smallholder
producers. Addressing these challenges necessitates prioritization by
public institutions, effective policy measures, and investments to
mitigate negative impacts while promoting the sector's positive
contributions.
The agri-food sector holds strategic
importance in the Southern African Development Community (SADC),
influencing economic growth, employment, demand for goods, economic
stability, food security, and overall wealth creation. The Livestock
Development Program under the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic
Development Plan (RISDP, 2030) provides a strategic framework to boost
livestock productivity, enhance livestock management practices, and
promote effective regional animal disease prevention and control
measures.
The Alliance of Bioversity International
and CIAT (ABC), and ILRI will develop the SADC Livestock Development
Program 2024-2030, which will provide a strategic framework for
guiding country planning and investments in the medium term to enhance
livestock production and productivity, build resilience, and increase
market access and trade capacities of the Member States.
Deliverables
- A document
describing the interactions between livestock and the environment, as
well as the interactions between livestock and wildlife in Southern
Africa. This document must analyze the challenges posed by various
factors, including climate change, in these interactions.
- A document that includes the results of a comprehensive
desktop review and interviews with key informants aiming to explore
the proposed innovations and best practices to enhance livestock
productivity while concurrently preserving the environment.
- A document containing an evaluation of the policy and
regulatory environment that influences both
livestock-environment/wildlife interactions and the adoption of
proposed innovations and best practices. This evaluation will be based
on existing information and will include an assessment of the level of
support for livestock production and identification of potential
regulatory challenges.
Shortlisted candidate
will be requested to develop a short document including a work plan on
how to approach the deliverables of the consultancy, a work plan and
timeline of the activities, and a financial proposal.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in livestock production, environmental
sciences, or related topics.
- Good understanding
of the livestock-environment interactions.
- Experience with systematic literature review.
- Good knowledge/understanding of livestock system dynamics and
characteristics in southern Africa.
Applications
Applicants
are invited to visit to get full details of the position
and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference
number Ref: CON-KE-LC-2023-171 as the
position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one
document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of
sorting.
Note: The Alliance does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not
concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applications closing date: 23 rd
November 2023
Please note
that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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