Short-term Expert – Livestock

About the role

This short‑term consultancy supports the creation of a sustainable dairy cattle breeding centre in Nigeria. The expert will work from September 2026 to March 2027 under the EU‑VACE TARED programme, co‑financed by the European Union and implemented by GIZ.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the dairy genetics market and demand for improved breeding services.
• Design a phased model for breeding stock, semen, artificial insemination and embryo services.
• Develop governance, ownership and financing structures suitable for local pastoralist systems.
• Identify and engage technical partners, investors, processors and research institutions.
• Prepare an implementation roadmap covering investment, partnership, risk management and long‑term sustainability.

Required profile

• MSc in livestock production, animal science or veterinary health.
• Minimum 7 years professional experience in the dairy cattle sector.
• At least 5 years in two of the following: pastoralist dairy programmes, breed‑improvement strategies for indigenous cattle, livestock service delivery through cooperatives or community‑based structures.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years in development cooperation.
• C1 level proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Artificial insemination techniques.
• Embryo transfer and related reproductive technologies.

What we offer

• Contract‑based engagement for up to four months.
• Opportunity to shape a high‑impact dairy breeding initiative.
• Collaboration with EU, GIZ and leading technical partners.