LIVESTOCK AND CROP PRODUCTION COORDINATOR | Dollo- ado

Lead and coordinate livestock and crop production activities to improve community resilience.

Overview

Lead and coordinate livestock and crop production activities to improve community resilience.

You have:

  • 5 years’ experience in animal husbandry and fattening protocols.
  • Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Livestock and Animal Health, Agr-Economics, Agro-business, environmental science, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent communicator in English with demonstrated excellent report writing and speaking skills, knowledge of local languages advantageous.
  • Strong organizational and managerial skills.
  • Experience or working in the Somali region with strong contextual knowledge of local cultures.
  • Ability and experience (a plus) working in refugee and host communities in Dollo Ado.
  • Knowledge of the Somali language.
  • Experience effectively initiating and maintaining productive relationships with private, public, civil society, and research sector partners.
  • Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook & Powerpoint).

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to lead a team in challenging circumstances. What approach did you take? The interviewer wants to understand your leadership style and problem-solving skills in adversity. Provide a clear example of how you managed the team, the challenges faced, and the outcome.
How have you integrated new agricultural practices in past roles? This question assesses your ability to innovate and implement modern practices effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you engaged with stakeholders to further a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for monitoring and evaluation in agricultural projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In your opinion, what are the key challenges in livestock management in Somalia? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with financial management in projects. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle conflict within your team or with external partners? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What does safeguarding mean in the context of this role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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