Job Title: Farrier Project Coordinator. Senior Manager, Global Animal Health (GAH) 32,350. Wednesday 26 th September

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1 Job Title: Farrier Project Coordinator Job ref: PD1815 Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Animal Health (GAH) Location: Central London with occasional overseas travel Salary: 32,350 Staff Benefits: Hours: 25 days annual leave, contributory pension, life assurance This post could be on either part-time (21 hours) or full time (35 hours) Conditions: Fixed Term for 6 months (with potential for renewal) Wednesday 26 th September Closing date: Our vision and mission Our vision is of a world in which working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering. Our mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable working horses, donkeys and mules around the world. We relieve their immediate suffering and create lasting change by working with people, communities and organisations. About Brooke Brooke is an international animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys, mules and the people who depend on them. We reach over 2 million working animals across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Our staff include vets, animal welfare experts and advocacy and development specialists. Farrier Project Coordinator August

2 Our aim is to equip local people with the knowledge and skills to give their horse, donkey or mule a better life. Our Values We are proud to be Brooke. We are resourceful, share new ideas and help each other succeed. Together we make change happen. Department Structure and Position of the role Director of Programmes Senior Manager Global Animal Health Global Farrier Project Coordinator Gloabl Animal Health Advisor Part-time Global Animal Health Advisor Part-Time Programme Directorate This post is a member of the Brooke Programme Directorate, which oversees the design and delivery of all programme work in Brooke in line with the global strategy. The portfolio of our Programme work totals around 12m annually, and is undertaken by teams within Brooke branches and affiliates, and in collaboration with partner organisations. Decisions about our work (when, where, what and how much) are guided by Global Strategy Proud to be Brooke 2021 and its ambitions to reach large numbers of vulnerable working equines. Our goal is to make sustainable change in the environments in which they live, specifically through: the behaviour of their owners; the communities where they live; the animal healthcare they receive, and the systems and policies that affect their welfare. Brooke s Theory of Change articulates our belief that it is when there are positive and synergetic change in all these areas of welfare, a sustainable difference is most likely to ensue. Farrier Project Coordinator August

3 Purpose of role Introduction For more than 80 years Brooke has worked to improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, where these animals are a critical component of sustainable household livelihood strategies and depend on effective working health systems. The organisation is entering an exciting new phase focused on strengthening linkages with human development priorities to ensure greater sustainable impact for both animals and people. Brooke s recently refreshed Theory of Change recognises the critical role to be played by effective systems in which working equine animals and their owners find themselves. In Brooke, Global Animal Health refers to the systems that exist to restore or maintain the health in a population of animals, while also ensuring that people do not suffer financial hardship when paying for these services. Our work involves navigating private and government animal healthcare systems to ensure activities build on existing infrastructure. This sustainable approach requires complex interventions with multiple stakeholders at different levels; for example improving veterinary education by working with training institutions or accessing essential affordable equipment by liaising with local manufactures. In addition, by working closely with primary animal health practitioners, we develop an understanding of their challenges and motivations and can support provision of a good quality healthcare service that responds to the needs of animals as direct beneficiaries. An animal healthcare system does not act in isolation of the people that use and pay for the services. Careful analysis and understanding of issues affecting animal owners and their treatment seeking behavior identifies opportunities for change, and the facilitation of a process of change, with positive outcomes for the animals. Farriery is a very specific equine welfare service and therefore of strategic importance to Brooke. The animals needing the service and the nature of the service vary from place to place, between species and in relation to their working type. Brooke s ultimate goal is that as a result of our interventions, sustainable and high quality affordable services are available for those who need it. Purpose The purpose of this role is to complete several key projects in order to provide the basis for agreeing Brooke s longer term commitment to creating sustainable, quality farrier services where they are needed. Farrier Project Coordinator August

4 Key Responsibilities and Duties This role has four key areas of delivery: 1. Farrier Mentoring Project is completed, rolled out and communicated effectively 2. Technical skills of farriers in key locations are upgraded to reduce animal suffering and improved welfare 3. The scope of Brooke s work in the future is clearly aligned with the strategy to reach more animals with a high quality sustainable service 4. Brooke s work in farriery is well communicated externally 1. Project one: Farrier Mentoring Framework provides the basis for supporting skills improvement Brooke's Farriery Mentoring Framework (FMF) is a highly practical tool developed by farrier and animal health experts across Brooke. It lists essential competencies for a farrier to deliver a quality service and works by using a mentoring or clinical coaching approach to ensure strengthening of practical skills as well as knowledge. Activities for this will include: Finalisation of context-appropriate and effective framework in collaboration with field teams Creation of associated resources:, guidance notes, how to guides, video resources etc Work towards establishing a global pool of regional farrier trainers that can build the capacity of other farriers through use of our FMF and associated resources. Support the roll out of the mentoring framework by creating and collating essential training (both face to face and distance) in collaboration with all country programs technical leads. Initiate a pilot of the FMF and associated resources in the field and co-ordinate relevant iterations to ensure it is fit for purpose. Work with colleagues to build skills within the animal health teams to make evidenced based decisions on farriery in their situation Working with our Brooke Learning team to ensure this information is appropriate and accessible to a variety of audiences. Work closely with colleagues across Brooke to ensure that this project aligns with wider work in capacity building and strengthening existing animal health systems. Farrier Project Coordinator August

5 2. Project Two: Hands-on farrier training has resulted in improved practice in Brooke programmes Activities will include: Coordinate international trainings by our expert farrier training consultants in line with agreed Multi-Year Plans ensuring clear Terms of Reference and logistics are in place, and advice and learning is shared and acted upon. Dissemination of reports and learning Short communications on the visits for supporters as required 3. Scoping the way forward: Contribute to the development of global multi-year plans to develop sustainable farrier services resting on our experience to date Activities will include: Work with Country Programmes to understand the role of farriers in animal health and welfare in the different contexts Clarify the current business models used and the barriers to sustained change practice (training, materials, market access, demand, habits etc.) Consider and map future activities and potential industry partners to further strengthen Brooke s coordinated and strategic approach to improving farriery systems Collate all findings for use in planning workshops 4. Communication of Brooke s farrier work Activities will include: Ensure regular internal communications to Brooke teams. Develop and ensure appropriate external communications. Work closely with colleagues across Brooke (specifically our Fundraising and Communications Directorate) to ensure that this work aligns with wider communication activities, and identify and develop new opportunities to integrate this project into ongoing work. Represent the project (e.g. through presentations, meetings, and events) as required. GENERAL Follow the Brooke s equal opportunities statement which aims to clarify the value we place on diversity and steps we take to promote equality of opportunity for all. Perform such additional tasks as may reasonably be requested from time to time by the Line Manager. Farrier Project Coordinator August

6 Person Specification The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which the decision on who to appoint will be made. Please ensure that you show how you meet the criteria outlined below in your application. Knowledge and experience Essential Desirable Further education in farriery, animal welfare or veterinary science. Proven practical knowledge and experience in farriery and farriery training Demonstrated experience and professional knowledge of successful project coordination Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication and presentation skills Cross-culturally sensitive and able to create excellent collaboration across the global programme Recognised additional skills or qualifications in the areas of adult education, curriculum development, animal health or welfare policy and advocacy Ability to manage information and to make this available in an appropriate form for training/communication with donors/advocacy This job description is a written statement of the key aspects of the above job. This document details the main responsibilities, tasks and includes a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. A job description is not intended to be an exhaustive account of all aspects of the duties involved Brooke Competencies Self-Management Skills & Abilities Taking responsibility for own actions, behaviours and outcomes Learning Taking responsibility for own learning and fostering growth and development in others Farrier Project Coordinator August

7 Relationship Building Planning and Organising Effective Decision Making Creating and maintaining harmonious and constructive working relationships with others internally and/or externally Ensuring that time and resources are utilised to best effect for the achievement of the Brooke s goals and our mission and that others are committed to agreed courses of action Making clear, informed and timely decisions that lead to effective outcomes in line with the Brooke s mission. Change and Improvement Collaboration and Cooperation Seeking out and developing new ideas and approaches, responding positively and constructively to change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement Working respectfully, effectively and collaboratively with others in your team, across the organisation and externally to deliver effective outcomes Employee benefits: If you would like to know more about our employee benefits, please visit: If you wish to get in touch with us, please contact HR at recruit@thebrooke.org Farrier Project Coordinator August