Director General, Livestock and Animal

About General Directorate of Programs and Design

Job Summary

The General Director, Livestock and Animal Health will be based in the General Directorate Livestock and Animal Health of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) and will be responsible for overall management and leadership of the directorate. S/he will have the overall responsibility of coordinating the effective operation of the directorate within the ministry, coordination with the provincial representative offices of animal health section, making sure there are adequate veterinary doctor in all provinces to make sure animal diseases could be kept under control, make sure all staff have work plans and make efforts for continuous capacity development of staff at all levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Within six weeks of joining he/she shall develop an action plan for revamping the system in accordance with rules and regulations for better quality services delivery and also a work plans for all relevant directorates in agreement with his/her supervisor (Minister or Deputy Minister) and in accordance with the Ministry Master Plan.

2. Provide required direction and advise to improve performances and resolve the problems of relevant sections and monitor and control daily operations of relevant sections for improving work quality.

3. Attract organizations and donor countries aids that help to develop government and private livestock projects in order to improve animal health and livestock sector of the country.

4. Take required decisions and measures for resolving the problems, establish coordination with relevant sections and involved organizations and identify training and technical training needs.

5. Control project implementation and expenditure of budget allocations of the relevant department.

6. Control, monitor and evaluate animal health service delivery in order to improve quality of veterinary and livestock services.

7. Organize scientific and advisory council in respect to technical, fundamental and veterinary aspects with cooperation of leadership delegation.


8. Represent the ministry in internal and external conferences to learn and know about new system for veterinary and livestock service delivery.

9. Provide guidance, direction and sound suggestions in all scientific aspects on technical and administration issues in order to remove deficiencies and improve work and operations of relevant fields especially in the fields of veterinary and livestock services.

10. Develop and organize programs for enhancing educational and technical skill levels of employees of the relevant sections like conducting workshops, scientific conferences, training courses and etc.


11. Prepare reports on performances to livestock department on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.



Results expected:

1. An appropriate action plan is developed and implemented.
2. A proper system of developing work plans and carrying them out are in place.
3. A number of procedures and projects are developed in the relevant sectors.
4. Institution capacity of MAIL is enhanced both at national and sub-national levels.
5. Proper filing and reporting systems are established and maintained within the directorate.
6. A proper system of transfer and maintenance of skills and knowledge within the directorate is in place.
7. A proper mechanism for donor relation management is put in place.
8. A number of technical advices and suggestions have been provided to the senior management to improve animal health and Livestock management.

Reporting and supervisory role:

The Director General, Livestock and Animal shall directly report to the Deputy Minister Technical.

Job Requirements

- Minimum requirements:

1. A Master’s degree in Agriculture, veterinary, Business Administration, Public Administration or any other related fields with 3 years of relevant experience.
2. A Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with 5 years of relevant experience.
3. Written and spoken English, Dari or Pashto.
4. Computer skills, competency with MS Office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Desirable attributes:

1. Recognized trainings in the field of agriculture, veterinary and animal health and Livestock Management as well as policy and strategy development.
2. Extensive experience in the field of agriculture, training, policy formulation, project design, implementation and evaluation.
3. Experience in relevant fields in national and international organization.


Notice of revision:

These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should fill in the application form online by clicking on the link 'login to apply’ and submit their applications electronically through our website: www.afghanexperts.gov.af or jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af.

All Kabul based and international applicants should submit their applications electronically. Applicants from the provinces in Afghanistan may submit hard copy applications to the office address:

Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission
General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management
3rd Road, Afghan Film Street, South of Kolup Askari
Shashdarak, Kabul
Telephone: 075-2023637
Email: jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af

In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone cannot be considered.

Please submit ONLY your application electronically and mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to interview you will be required to present the originals of certificates.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.


Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

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