Forages Consultancy at Bioversity International

following deliverables:

• A methodology for a systematic search of the environmental footprints of livestock systems in different regions.
• A methodology for expressing the literature values in the units used in the CLEANED footprint calculations.
• A benchmark table that includes:
• The methodologies used for the environmental evaluations.
• The main findings in terms of productivity, environmental footprints (land requirements, water use, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions, carbon captures) of the livestock production systems.

The consultant will familiarize her/himself with the literature on livestock systems and their environmental footprints, have periodic progress meetings with the Tropical Forages team members, and summarize the methodology and results in a report.

The shortlisted candidates will be requested to develop a short document including a work plan on how to approach the deliverables of the consultancy, a workplan and timeline of the activities, and a financial proposal.

Qualifications and experience

• MSc in livestock production, environmental sciences or related topic.
• Good understanding of the livestock-environment interactions.
• Experience with systematic literature review.
• Experience with environmental footprint calculations or spatial analysis is an added advantage.