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Raising the Village
Job Title: Livestock Technical Manager Department/Group: Technical
Reporting To: Head of Technical Team and
Special Projects
Years of Experience 7+ Years of
Experience
Location: Mbarara, Uganda Travel Required: 80%
Job description
About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.
As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of
over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda and DRC, alongside an additional 10+
professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultrapoverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive
impact.
To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re
poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027.
Our growth and success are fuelled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our
vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at
Role Description
Key deliverable:
Livestock Performance Revamp (12-Month Focus)
• Performance Diagnosis (Months 1–3)
Conduct a comprehensive technical review of livestock interventions across districts.
• Analyze program data, field feedback, adoption levels, productivity trends, and household
returns. Identify root causes of poor livestock performance, including technical, operational,
and behavioral gaps.
• Produce a Livestock Performance Diagnostic Report outlining prioritized challenges and
practical recommendations.
Strategy Design & Recovery Planning
• Develop a practical Livestock Revamp Strategy aligned with RTV methodology and climatesmart livestock practices.
• Define clear technical standards for feeding, health management, breeding, housing, and
pass-on models.
• Establish measurable performance targets and district-specific recovery plans.
Expected Results by Month 12
• Improved livestock adoption and impact among beneficiary households.
• Strengthened the technical capacity of field teams and implementing partners.
• A clear, sustainable livestock model aligned with RTV standards and ready for scale.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide strategic direction for livestock program design and integration across countries.
• Introduce and scale climate-smart animal husbandry practices to enhance productivity and
resilience.
• Build a strong, accountable, and high-performing livestock technical team.
• Promote cross-learning and knowledge sharing across programs and countries.
Training & Capacity Building
• Lead Training of Trainers (ToTs) and refresher trainings for RTV staff, government veterinary
officers, and implementing partners.
• Strengthen the capacity of Village Champions to deliver practical household training.
• Develop and update livestock training materials and simplified guides in English and local
languages.
• Promote community awareness on zoonotic diseases and best livestock health practices.
Program Design, Implementation & Quality Assurance
• Review and approve livestock program designs to ensure feasibility and community
adoption.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits, household follow-ups, and provide technical
backstopping.
• Support implementing partners to align livestock interventions with RTV standards.
• Ensure livestock interventions contribute to food security, nutrition, and income generation.
Partnerships & Coordination
• Strengthen collaboration with local governments, veterinary institutions, research bodies, and
private sector partners.
• Represent RTV in livestock development forums, sector platforms, and coordination
meetings.
• Facilitate learning platforms for knowledge exchange across districts and countries.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Work closely with the PEAL team to establish and track indicators for livestock health,
adoption, and household impact.
• Produce quarterly technical reports highlighting lessons learned, progress, and
recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Health, Veterinary Medicine, or Livestock Production.
• Postgraduate qualification in a related field is required. A master's degree will be an added
advantage.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in livestock program leadership, with at least 3 years in a
senior or managerial role.
• Experience managing multi-district or multi-country programs.
• Familiarity with climate-smart livestock systems and integrated household farming models.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Uganda and other RTV countries of operation.
• Strong expertise in animal husbandry (poultry, goats, sheep, cattle, rabbits, etc.), disease
management.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for
communities.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong monitoring, data analysis, and reporting skills.
Raising The Village is committed to Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer.
