National Consultant – Veterinarian for the Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) rehabilitation centre at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Job Title: National Consultant – Veterinarian for the Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) rehabilitation centre

Activities

• The Consultant will provide technical expertise for the IOM Nigeria office to develop and upgrade veterinarian care of animals present at the camp as well as to provide advice on the improvement of the conditions of the animals used for vocational training at the camp. 
• In coordination with the IOM RR Project Officer, and in coordination with the Support Advisor Officer the consultant will conduct a pre-assessment on the conditions of the animals used for vocational training at the camp including poultry and fish (e.g quality of eggs, conditions of the chicks/chicken, compositions of feeds and drugs for the birds, including processes for handling/cleaning poultry sheds as well as storage and maintenance of feeds, drugs and equipment in the camp poultry farm).
• Design as well as review the implementation of hygiene and feeding monitoring tools and protocols, including compositions of feeds and drugs for the animals used for vocational training at the camp.
• Implement two hands-on, practical training for camp instructors in charge of animal health, breeding, and care trainings to the former NSAG associates. 
• Coordinate with the camp staff medical personnel to maintain the provision of healthy meals, and consistency between health monitoring and nutrition tools.
• Conduct a pre and post assessment of the veterinarian trainings implemented.
• Provide clear supervisory and inspections guidelines on veterinarian related processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures, and ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle.
• Identify problems that can affect the good health and well-being of animals used for vocational training and take measures to mitigate loss as much as possible.
• Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
• Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in the ToR.
• Quality of the tools developed.
• Quality of the protocols developed.
• Initiative and problem solving during the tool development process.
• Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:
• 1st deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the first month of consultancy deliver a detailed report of the activities implemented, a workplan for the activities of the consultancy and a procurement plan developed for veterinarian relates equipment and items. 
• 2nd deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the second month of consultancy deliver a detailed report of the activities implemented. 
• 3rd deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the third month of consultancy deliver the first veterinarian training for at least 20 relevant government personnel in charge of providing training to former NSAG associates in the camp. 
• 4th deliverable: (25% Total contract value): By the four month of the consultancy deliver the second veterinarian training for at least 20 relevant government personnel in charge of providing training to former NSAG associates in the camp and provide a complete report of the activities implemented during the consultancy.

Candidate Profile

• Veterinary University degree, or other related/relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Three years of documented work experience with specific experience in conducting veterinarian trainings.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven facilitation skills highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Proven experience in producing high-quality documents ready for external dissemination
• Languages:
• Fluency in English is required (Oral and Written) 
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
• Travel required:
• Based on coordination with Project Manager if required

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 5th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

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