Kyrgyzstan: Chicken Egg Production Specialist

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.

ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Chicken Egg Production for a Volunteer Assignment in Kyrgyzstan. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to review the current production systems of the host and provide recommendations for the future improvement and expansion of their poultry businesses.

***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card

This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for May 2024.

Provisions for the Volunteer:

All international and local travel

All lodging

A per diem to cover meals and incidentals

Travel Visa (if applicable)

Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance

In-country support from field office staff

Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

Responsibilities

While in-country, the Volunteer will train on:

Techniques used in the management of condition, including both Feed ration formation, and pest and disease control, of poultry

Watering

Hygiene

Incubating eggs and raising young hens up to 3 months

Management of poultry as layers

Techniques used in the management of poultry incubation

Management of brooding poultry

Record keeping

Marketing of poultry to businesses

Qualifications

University degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or a related field

At least 5 years relevant work experience

Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills

Previous international experience a plus

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and apps like Zoom, WhatsApp, Facebook Etc.