Technical Manager (BRDLSC)

Position Summary:


The Technical Manager's primary duty is to provide technical oversight and strategic direction for all technical aspects of program operations to achieve the project's objectives. This role demands expertise in dairy production, milk quality, animal nutrition, and value chain development, as well as familiarity with Nigeria's dairy sector. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of collaborating with herders, milk collection centers, and processors to enhance their capacity and improve their performance.


Core Functions & Duties:


Provide technical supervision of the project's initiatives related to dairy production, milk collection, and animal nutrition.
Propose technical solutions to implementation challenges related to milk quality, feed strategies, and supply chain efficiencies.
Modify project approaches, as needed, to meet targets and milestones related to milk production and quality.
Coach and develop the technical capacity of field staff on dairy best practices.
Collaborate with the MEL Specialist to assess the impact of the project's interventions and ensure high-quality data is being gathered to demonstrate project outcomes, particularly related to productivity, milk quality improvements and herd health.
Contribute to donor reports and presentations, and work alongside the Program Manager to represent the project at external meetings and events.
Evaluate the gaps in herders' technical knowledge and capacity and develop appropriate technical training to enhance performance


Requirements:


An advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Agronomy, or other relevant field and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree. Alternatively 5 years with a Masters' degree.
Experience in international development, particularly in the dairy sector, is preferred.
Previous work experience or collaboration with private sector dairy companies and businesses.
Experience in designing and delivering technical training programs in dairy production and animal husbandry is highly desirable.
Experience working in Nigeria is preferred.