Overview
The role focuses on strengthening poultry productivity through improved feed quality and nutrition, supported by farmer capacity building and data-driven extension services. It involves contributing to poultry feed formulation, ration optimization, and farmer-focused technical training.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and identify local available feed ingredients including potential regional sourcing options where appropriate
- Develop at least three practical feed formulation options suitable for training purposes and field feed trials
- Deliver poultry production and nutrition training workshops, including feed formulation calculations and hands-on feed mixing demonstrations
- Review proposed feed trial plans and recommend refinements
- Prepare a Back to Office Report, training report, and clear follow up action plan
- Provide technical inputs to the FAO’s Virtual Learning Centre (VLC) course on poultry production and nutrition
- Provide technical assistance for the Pacific SIDS Solution Forum in poultry nutrition and feed formulation
- Perform any other technical tasks related to the project as required
Required Experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in research and feed development for livestock, particularly poultry
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in animal nutrition, animal production, or close equivalent. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- For PSAs: University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in animal nutrition, animal production, or close equivalent.
