Afghanistan Value Chains Program (AVCP), a USAID-funded program implemented by DAI Global, LLC (DAI), supports the expansion of sustainable agriculture-led economic growth across Afghanistan. AVCP achieves this goal through the support of anchor firms in the livestock and crops value chains. AVCP partners with and supports anchor firms through a market systems development approach, implemented through ‘Deal Notes’ which are co-designed agreements that respond to critical constraints while driving project outcomes. In implementing Deal Notes, AVCP works almost exclusively with agribusinesses and key value chain stakeholders to increase sales, investment, and productivity, among other key indicators. The growth of the anchor firms promotes the efficiency, profitability, and strengthening of the value chains with a direct and positive impact on rural economies, households, and livelihoods.

The AVCP focuses its interventions on key value chain leverage points, such as input suppliers or traders linked to large wholesalers, processors, and farmer associations. In doing so, AVCP will accomplish the following fundamental sub-purposes:

Sub-Purpose 1: Increased Productivity and Stability of Value Chains

Sub-Purpose 2: Improved Commercial Viability and Operational Efficiency of Agribusinesses

Sub-Purpose 3: Engage Afghan Women in Agriculture

Sub-Purpose 4: Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency Strengthened

The Cattle Cesarian Section Specialists (STTAs) is responsible for training 300 veterinary field units (VFUs) who are animal health and livestock service providers, on dystocia management and the practical execution of a Cesarean Section.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare training material including power points, videos, and handout materials. The training materials must include the following categories: Dystocia Management complete guidance, Anatomy, and physiology of reproductive tract of ruminants.
• Provide complete inputs on causes and diagnosis of dystocia, The clinical signs and diagnosis of dystocia, and the appropriate interventions and treatments depending on the severity and type of dystocia.
• Deliver the technical trainings on Dairy cattle diseases.
• Deliver the technical inputs and explain the aim of the C section in large animals such as Indications and contraindications for C-sections.
• Provide inputs on Preoperative evaluation and preparation of the animal and the surgical site.
• Train the participants on Surgical techniques and tips for C-sections in cattle, sheep, goats, and camels.
• Train the participants on Postoperative management and monitoring of the animal and the offspring.
• Train the participants on Prevention and treatment of common complications and infections
• Conduct and lead the complete sessions on C-Section practical session in the classroom and in the field.

• A university degree in Veterinary/Animal Science (DVM/MSc.)
• At least 5 years of practical work experience in the field of veterinary reproduction such as in Practical knowledge of C-sections.
• Ability to explain the procedure of C-section.
• Ability to use C-section set, identify each instrument which included and its professional usage.
• Experience in practical dystocia management in the field and clinic.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Fluency in Pashto/Dari and ability to travel the field.
• Able to write the report and communicate via emails in English.
• Ability to apply excellent delivery methods.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter, with the position name and the job location as National Veterinary Obstetrician-(Location)  in the subject line, by email to (HR_AVCP@dai.com). To apply for any AVCP vacancies, please make sure you put the title and the Job Location on the subject of your email, or your application will be disregarded by the system. Please note that applications received after the closing date and without Subject line will not be given considerations. Only shortlisted candidates whose applications responds to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview. In submitting your application, you understand that additional requests for information and/or participating in a screening interview to narrow candidate pools for short listing do not constitute a job offer or guarantee of employment.