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)

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

• 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.