2International Livestock Research Institute, Dakar, Senegal
The expected increase in livestock production to meet its increasing demand could lead to increased water depletion through feeds production. This study aimed at estimating the amount of water depletion through feeds and its corresponding productivity in livestock within the three dominant livestock management systems namely sedentary-intensive, sedentary-extensive, and transhumance in Yatenga and Seno provinces in the Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso. Using a participatory rapid appraisal and individual interview, beneficial animal products, and services were estimated, and consequently, livestock water productivity (LWP) as the ratio of livestock products and services to the amount of water depleted. Our results showed feed resources are mainly natural pasture and crop residues are common in all the management systems though the proportion of each feed type in the feed basket and seasonal preferences varied. Consequently, wa
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Organizational Setting:
The main aim of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO’s) Representation in Egypt, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist the Government of Egypt to develop policies, programmes and projects to improve food security and nutrition, promote sustainable agricultural development, reduce rural poverty, develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience - in line with the Organization’s Strategic Objectives and United Nations‘ global and Government of Egypt’s national Sustainable Development Goals.
20 Apr 2021
About the role: This is a 24 month replacement role with unaccompanied terms based in Khartoum, capital of Republic of Sudan, with frequent travel to West Darfur, South and West Kordofan States and other Concern field locations in Sudan. You will be required to spend at least 60% time at the field to support different programmes. The salary is Grade 4 €43,268 - €48,076.
You will report to the Programme Director. You will also liaise closely with the Area Coordinators, Area Managers, MEAL Advisor, other Technical Advisors in Sudan, System department staff and Concern Head Office Technical Advisors.
Your purpose:
You will provide technical leadership and quality control in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Food security and Livelihood programme interventions in Concern Sudan’s programme, in line with Concern’s country and organisational strategic priorities.