Chief Executive – Director General’s Office

Manages legal affairs, internal audit, communications, board secretariat, and strategic planning. Reports directly to the DG.

Chief Executive – Human Resources & Administration

Oversees civil service management, recruitment, payroll, training, facilities, and procurement.

Executive – Holeta Livestock Development Center

Manages national nucleus facility, bull stud, laboratory, feed production, and model processing units.

Executive – Bishoftu Livestock Development Center

Manages training, research support, and laboratory.

Lead Executive and Key Functions

LDI’s operational work is organized through specialized Lead Executives. Each office is responsible for a core programmatic area aligned with the Institute’s strategic goals for 2022-2031 (2013-2022 E.C.).

1. Livestock Breed Improvement Research Lead Executive
2. • National Artificial Insemination (AI) program management and expansion.
   • Elite bull stud management and genetic evaluation
   • Strategic cross-breeding and breed evaluation trials.
   • Indigenous breed characterization and promotion.
   • Management of the bull stud expansion
   • Management of breeding centers

2. Animal and Genetic Material Production & Dissemination Research Lead Executive

• Research on production and dissemination of genetic materials.
• Importation and domestic multiplication of quality and standardized inputs.
• Technical support to private importers of genetic materials.

3. Livestock Breed Information Research Lead Executive

• Management of the National Livestock Genetic Information Database (LGID).
• Expansion of dairy cattle performance records.
• Quarterly EBV analysis and feedback to registered breeders.

4. Meat, Honey, and Wax Processing Research Lead Executive

• Research on red and white meat processing, quality, and safety.
• Honey and beeswax processing, quality characterization, and value addition.
• Quality assurance systems (HACCP, ISO 22000) and export compliance support.
• Slaughterhouse and abattoir technical advisory.
• Support for halal certification and international market access.

5. Dairy Processing Quality & Technology Research Lead Executive

• Dairy processing technology research (pasteurization, UHT, fermentation).
• Microbiological and physical/chemical quality analysis of dairy products.
• Standardization of traditional Ethiopian dairy products (Ayib, Qibe, Ergo).
• Dairy investor support: feasibility studies, technology selection, and commissioning.
• Operation of pilot processing plants and sample production laboratories.

6. Feed Production and Processing Quality Research Lead Executive

• Feed formulation research and nutritional advisory.
• Feed milling and processing technology advisory.
• Quality testing and analysis of feed ingredients and finished products.
• Management of integrated feed production
• Technical support for commercial feed manufacturing investments.

7. Technology Transfer, Capacity Building & Socioeconomics Lead Executive

• Management of the national training calendar for AI technicians, processors, and breeders.
• Delivery of tailor-made and practical-focused training programs.
• Twinning program coordination.
• Technology transfer, adaptation, and scaling.
• Socioeconomic research and impact evaluation.
• Management of symposia, workshops, and event proceedings.

8. Value Chain Management, Investment & Marketing Lead Executive

• Investment promotion and facilitation for domestic and international investors.
• Value chain competitiveness analysis and market linkage programs.
• Export development and identification of new market destinations.
• Support for investors in Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs).
• Preparation of investment opportunity profiles and feasibility studies.

9. Production & Input Manufacturing Engineering Lead Executive

• Engineering support for production and input manufacturing processes.
• Technology selection, negotiation, construction, and commissioning advisory for investors.
• Facility design and infrastructure planning for breed improvement and processing centers.
• Technical oversight for model processing unit construction and equipment installation.
• Cold chain management and liquid nitrogen (LN2) production/distribution.

10. Agro-Industrial Park Research Unit (Special Research Sector)

• Dedicated research unit for Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs).
• Feasibility and pre-investment studies for park-based livestock processing.
• Environmental impact and compliance research for park operations.
• Value chain integration studies between park-based processors and upstream producers.

11. Director General’s Office Lead Executive

• Strategic leadership and administration of the Institute.
• Legal affairs, contract management, and institutional representation (sue and be sued).
• Property ownership and asset management.
• Strategic planning, board secretariat, and external communications.

12. Human Resources & Administration Lead Executive

• Civil service management in accordance with Federal laws.
• Recruitment, placement, and administration of employees.
• Payroll, compensation, and benefits management.
• Staff development, performance management, and disciplinary processes.

13. Holeta Livestock Development Center

• Management of the national nucleus facility (Elite Bull Stud, Breeding Center, Heifer Multiplication Center).
• Infrastructure for national heifer distribution.
• Feed production operations (hay, green feed) for nucleus herds.
• Model training for dairy, meat, honey, and feed demonstrations.

14. Bishoftu Livestock Development Center

• Training for processing of dairy, meat, honey, and feed demonstrations.
• Nucleus herd for dairy breeds.
• Research support laboratory

A downloadable organizational chart illustrating LDI’s full structure and reporting lines is available on this page.