Pastoral Private Sector Market Integration Expert Job AU-IBAR

• Lead the pastoral sector landscape, profiling and market analyses to identify priority private sector partners, investment and marketing opportunities in target geographies / countries
• Lead the development and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for pastoral and private sector engagement, and strengthening their integration in the livestock markets
• Coordinate the National Market Integration Pillar groups activities.
• Support the development and management of a database on pastoral marketing-chain.
• Design and lead the implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting the integration of pastoral private sector into the livestock markets.
• Explore and advocate for the use of innovative technologies and digital solutions to enhance market access and integration for pastoralists.
• Contribute to Platform governance and management as a member of the Platform Management Committee (PMC)

• Facilitate coordination among various pastoral market stakeholders, including pastoralists (producers), private sector entities, pastoral associations, collective initiatives; NGOs and government agencies; RECs, international partners and development agencies, to ensure seamless operations of the platform.
• Engage in advocacy and communication activities to raise awareness of the importance of pastoral integration into livestock markets.
• Facilitate public-private dialogues and develop collaborative business-opportunity proposals for mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations.
• Provide technical assistance on sustainable and inclusive business models for pastoral livestock sub-sector.
• Identify capacity building needs and programs for pastoralists, private sector entities, and other stakeholders to enhance their understanding and engagement in the market integration process, and partnership development.

• Contribute to the development and operation of a robust M&E frameworks to track progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement in market integration initiatives.
• Contribute to documentation and information sharing.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR
• Expected Outputs and Deliverables.
• Comprehensive Action Plan for the Private-Sector-Integration pillar.
• An In-depth analysis of the pastoral and livestock market, identifying opportunities for market integration and potential private sector partnership, in the target countries/geographies.
• Private sector mapping and profiling for pastoral investment and marketing in targeted geographies / countries.
• Comprehensive strategy for strengthening pastoralist integration into livestock markets.
• Mechanism for marketing and investment data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Periodical progress reports (technical and financial) on project status, implementation, achievements vs. milestone, and challenges/risks.
• Materials for showcasing the private sector investment and engagement in pastoral livestock markets (investment case studies and success stories, successful business model, etc.)
• Documented capacity building need analysis; and training programs and materials for the sector stakeholders in the targeted geographies.

• The Expert will be stationed in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management

• The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale.
• The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

• The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

• Minimum qualification shall be Bachelor's degree in agriculture / livestock production, agribusiness, agriculture / livestock economics, with a strong foundation in pastoral market dynamics, and promoting private sector integration.
• Post graduate degree, in similar fields will be considered as an advantage.
• Certifications in project management applications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) will be considered as an additional asset, reflecting a standardized knowledge of project management practices.

• Demonstrable experience of a minimum five (5) years in managing / implementing projects, with diverse team, preferably in the pastoral livestock sector development or related fields, at national, regional or multi-country levels.
• Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic contexts, ideally in pastoral communities in Africa.
• Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in implementing and managing development projects, with a strong emphasis on pastoral livestock marketing development.
• Experience in pastoral livestock or agricultural markets in the African context would be particularly valuable.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral livestock sector, with a strong understanding of pastoral and/or livestock marketing, sector actors, challenges, and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementing private sector engagement activities, in the context of livestock markets.
• Strong analytical skills to navigate complex market systems and identify priority investment opportunities, PPP approach applicability for integration and economic growth (e.g., investment models, market analysis, financial analysis, risk assessment and mitigation, etc.).

• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Proficiency in any other AU official language (Arabic, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) is desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation.
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time

• A filled Application Form (

• Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contact details of professional referees (reference letters may be provided) Completed declaration on exclusion criteria in the format attached; and,
• Copies of identification documents.
• Demonstration / Proof of proficiency in both written and spoken English and French.

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