- Food Security & Livelihood Volunteer (Agriculture & Livestock - Animal Health) - TURKANA NORTH World Relief Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person for the position of Food Security & Livelihood Volunteer (Agriculture & Livestock - Animal Health), reporting to the Food Security and Livelihood Officer.
- World Relief implements Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) programs aimed at strengthening household resilience through sustainable agriculture, livestock production, improved animal health services, and climate-smart practices. The volunteer will support livestock and crop-related interventions with a strong focus on animal treatment, community-based animal health initiatives, and resilience building among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Turkana North Sub-County.
- Support implementation of agriculture and livestock activities at community level.
- Assist in animal treatment, vaccination, deworming, spraying, and disease surveillance.
- Support crop production activities, including establishment and management of demonstration plots.
- Assist in distribution of agricultural and livestock inputs to targeted beneficiaries.
- Mobilize community members for trainings, awareness sessions, and animal treatment days.
- Work closely with Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), local leaders, and relevant authorities to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
- Promote best practices in animal husbandry, livestock nutrition, climate-smart agriculture, drought preparedness, and sustainable livelihood approaches.
- Support inclusive participation of women, youth, and vulnerable households in FSL interventions.
- Collect routine program data and maintain accurate beneficiary and activity records.
- Prepare brief field activity reports and support documentation of program progress.
- Participate in monitoring visits and post-activity reviews.
- Ensure adherence to World Relief policies, safeguarding standards, accountability principles, and the organization's Code of Conduct.
- These responsibilities may comprise additional duties as assigned.
- The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal education, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.
- Certificate or Diploma in Animal Health, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Livestock Production, or a related field.
- Practical experience in livestock management and animal health is highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively with pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.
- Basic skills in animal treatment and livestock handling.
- Good communication and community mobilization skills.
- Ability to collect basic data and maintain simple records.
- Strong teamwork, integrity, and willingness to learn.
- Willingness to work in remote and challenging field environments.
- Previous volunteer engagement in Food Security and Livelihood programming will be an added advantage.
- Applicants must possess a valid motorcycle riding licence and demonstrate competence in safe riding practices.
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