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Center Advisor Livestock Production

Location: Kigali

Deadline for submitting the application: 13/08/2026 

Start date: 01/09/2026 

Contract type: Limited 

Contract term (months): 35.00 

 

CATEGORY

This function is classified in category VI of the employee remuneration policy.

 

DEPARTMENT / WORKPLACE

ISHEMA Project, Ruhango district, Kinazi TVET Center of Excellence, with occasional missions in the country or abroad.

 

WORK ORGANISATION

In principle, this function is a full-time position. It requires to be stationed next to the Kinazi TVET CoE.

 

POSITION ON ORGANISATIONAL CHART

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Chief Technical Adviser, permanent reporting to the Head of Production from the Kinazi TVET Center of Excellence

Supervises the production process and the Livestock production staff.

 

JOB PURPOSE

The Center Advisor contributes by leading technical operations to optimize feed and livestock production within the Center of Excellence. The goal is to ensure sustainable, high-quality outputs with a view to strengthening vocational training and industry linkages. The efficient production management, effective budget control, and delivery of expert extension services that support the ISHEMA project objectives measure success in this position.

 

DUTIES AND MAIN TASKS

Technical Advisory & Extension Services

  • Provide extension services and expert technical advice to all Livestock production staff within the Center of Excellence.
  • Advise on integrated feeding systems, including identifying and recommending suitable feed types to be grown together (intercropping, rotations) to maximize yields and soil health.
  • Lead the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, offering advice on biological, cultural, and chemical controls
  •  To minimize losses and ensure safe production.
  • Provide specialized advice on optimal livestock feeding and care protocols, focusing on feed formulation, forage management, and maximizing animal health.
  • Being familiar and curious to the production and processing of new varieties of feeds.

Livestock Health and Management

  • Advise on and oversee vaccination schedules and preventive care programs for all livestock, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.
  • Monitor and advise on breeding programs and herd/flock management techniques to enhance productivity.

Production Oversight and Mentorship

  • Directly oversee all feed livestock production operations, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality standards, and production targets.
  • Mentor Outgrowers and production staff, providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and capacity building to improve local agricultural expertise.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the overall efficiency of production operations through process optimization, technology adoption, and resource management.

Financial and Procurement Management

  • Manage finances and budgets specifically allocated for input materials and operational costs associated with the role and production units.
  • Ensure the procurement of required input materials (seeds, fertilizer, feed, veterinary supplies, etc.) is done in a timely manner and cost-effectively to prevent production delays.
  • Maintain accurate records of inputs, outputs, and financial transactions.

 

  • Any other tasks required by the project or by LuxDev itself.

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The following key performance indicators will measure the success of the Center Advisor:

Category

KPI

Target Metric (Example)

Production Efficiency

Yield/Output Improvement

20% average increase in key feed yields and livestock production (e.g., milk/meat per animal) annually.

Financial Management

Input Cost Reduction

Maintain operational costs within the approved budget.

Outgrower Development

Outgrower Adoption Rate

80% adoption of advised best practices (e.g., IPM, integrated cropping) among mentored Outgrowers.

Animal Health

Livestock Mortality/Morbidity Rate

Reduction in livestock mortality/morbidity by >20% year-over-year due to preventive care.

Procurement & Compliance

Timely Procurement Rate

100% of critical inputs procured and delivered ahead of the scheduled planting/feeding/vaccination deadline.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

In-house contacts

  • Has regular contact with the Chief Technical Advisor and Project Staff in order to coordinate technical operations and ensure efficient feed and livestock production within the Center of Excellence.
  • Has periodic contact with the Operational Pool with a view to aligning budgets and managing administrative activities.

 

External contacts

  • Has periodic contact with Outgrower Coordinators with a view to strengthening supply chains and supporting farmer engagement.

  • Has regular contact with School Management and RTB in order foster industry linkages and integrate vocational training with practical production activities.

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