The Avian and Pandemic Influenza Initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites Vietnamese nationals to apply for a short-term consultancy. The assignment is to evaluate the institutional-level costs, cost savings and potential benefits of adopting the project’s biosecurity training package for small commercial poultry farmers. The package is targeted at the national-provincial extension system and private livestock service delivery organizations. The assignment, estimated at up to 25 (twenty five) working days, includes the following tasks and deliverables:
Hold meetings with the Avian and Pandemic Influenza Initiative project team and with international, national and local partner agencies
Review relevant background documents
Define the cost/benefit variables to be analyzed and outline the process and tools for data collection and analysis
Undertake data collection, including field visits
Analyze data, prepare a draft report, and present preliminary findings to key stakeholders
Prepare and submit the final report with all raw/processed data for approval
Briefing and debriefing with USAID as requested
The successful candidate will have the following profile:
University degree in agricultural/livestock economics or a closely related field
Documented experience with cost-benefit analyses
Familiarity with agricultural extension systems and application of extension packages
Very strong analytical skills
Good presentation skills
Strong English writing skills
The Avian and Pandemic Influenza Initiative is implemented by Abt Associates Inc. on behalf of USAID. Applications including a full CV and documentation of past experiences should be addressed to: [email protected] [1]
Electronic submissions are preferred. Hard copies may be submitted in an envelope clearly marked ‘Biosecurity Package Evaluation’ to:
Abt Associates
2nd Floor, 72 Xuan Dieu Street
Tay Ho, Hanoi
The application deadline is November 3, 2011.
