Heifer International Seeks Livestock Production Expert in Sierra Leone to Advance Sustainable Farming
Heifer International, a non-profit organization established in 1944, is actively seeking a Livestock Production Expert for a role based in Makeni, Sierra Leone. This position is crucial for the Sierra Leone Livestock and Livelihoods Development Project (SLLDP), implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The expert will provide technical assistance to strengthen livestock production technologies, including feed, breed improvement, and animal health, across various livestock such as poultry, cattle, sheep, and goats. The role also involves developing livestock value chains and supporting the commercialization of the livestock sector. Heifer International aims to close the Sustainable Living Income (SLI) gap for an additional 10 million smallholder farmer households globally by 2030 through its Sustainable Locally Led Development (SLLD) approach.
