Food & Agriculture Livestock Expert

Qualifications

Key duties & responsibilities for the new staff.

• Conducting visits to assess and report on Livestock performance for clients and regions financed by the bank for production.
• Advise the bank on potential areas and timings for Financing Livestock farmers and traders based on forecasted weather and rainfall patterns.
• Advise the bank on Emerging trends and opportunities  in livestock production systems.
• Monitor Livestock performance and trigger compensation by underwriters.
• Liaison with key stakeholders in the industry.
• Any other assignment as directed by the team leader.

Desired academic & professional qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major In livestock production ,nutrition or breeding.
• Minimum of 2 years practice as a Vet and registered by Kenya Veterinary Board.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and general computer use,

Skills/ experience required.

• Self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Desire to succeed
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Commitment to working with Agriculture based segment of the population.
• Ability to conduct thorough analysis of livestock status/performance, offer relevant advisory service  and develop a farm status / performance report.