ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Specialist in Animal Health for an upcoming Service Learning Corps Assignment in Bangladesh. ACDI/VOCA’s Livestock and Nutrition project requests volunteer assistance to encourage the adaptation of regenerative agricultural practices, especially those related to the production of  small and large ruminants, and their integration with veterinary medicine. 

The selected volunteer will consider, propose and pilot different avenues to integrate regenerative agricultural practices in the small holder livestock/farm production systems to increase economic sustainability and food security for climate vulnerable communities. This assignment will last for 3-4 months.

Provisions for the Volunteer: All international and local travel, Lodging and Meals, Travel Visa (if applicable), Emergency Medical Insurance, In-country support from field office staff, and a Local cell phone to use during the assignment.

Prior to departure, the Volunteer should:  

• Familiarize themselves with the Bangladesh livestock and dairy sectors, in particular the practices of smallholder farmers 

While in-country, the Volunteer will:  

• ​​Participate in research efforts under the supervision of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute scientists centered around:​ 

• The sustainable production of high-quality, climate-adapted fodder on BLRI-operated demonstration plots 
• The extension of sustainable fodder systems to smallholder farmers, and 
• The promotion of such systems among community-level veterinary medicine workers 

• ​​If required by the ACDI/VOCA or BLRI team, conduct research on the primary barriers to adoption of the above technologies​ 

Qualifications:

• Graduate/Ph.D. student or recent graduate in Veterinary Care, Animal Health or another related program.
• Expertise (work or educational experience) small and large ruminant production.
• Experience with regenerative forage plots, forage science.

• Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, WhatsApp.

• Previous experience working in Asia is preferred but not required.