Livestock Program Manager
Solidarity Islamic France
SIF (Solidarity Islamic France) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) of international solidarity for emergency relief and development. SIF acts in strict neutrality, without any discrimination whatsoever on the basis of race, sex or religion. SIF devotes its efforts to alleviate suffering of the most disadvantaged populations in the world. A friendly and humane world where the basic needs of the most disadvantaged are satisfied.
SIF Kenya Office is working to improve the Revenue and the prevalence of water borne diseases reduced in Ijara District, Garissa counties of Kenya, through of Water and sanitation, livelihood and hygiene promotion, cash and food for work activities.
Position Profile
The livestock program manager contributes to the development of the project, which is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manages its implementation.
- Ensure external representation of solidarity Islamic France in relevant sectors
- Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities in collaboration of field coordinator
-Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
-Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and pass relevant information to the program manager;
- Representation vis-à-vis international organisations tecnical meeting :
-Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
-Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
More generally, the livestock coordiantor is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of solidarity Islamic FRANCE ’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.
Project Cycle Management
- Project implementation:
Plan the various stages of project implementation under direct supervision of with the program coordinator in collaboration of field coordinator
Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project; Assess and follow the activities and ensure efficient use of resources;
- Project reporting requirements:
Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to program coordinator
More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant program manager on project progress and planning.
-Provide Relevant Technical Expertise:
Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation: Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
Undertake quality control
Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
- Oversee Program Staff and Security :
Guide and direct program staff:
Prepare and follow work plans with each project member in partnership with the programcordinator Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts); Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
- Oversee staff security:
Under supervision of filed coordinator ,; and in collaboration of program coordinator Contribute to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of intervention;
Ensure that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
-Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned :
Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project; Share such memos with internal and external partners;
Management
The livestock coordinator work directly under the supervision of the program coordinator
Based in the field the livestock coordinator report all his activities to the Program coordinator on collaboration of field coordinate and on ,
He takes is decisions according to ToR and activities palnned with the Program coordinator The livestock coordinator recruit and manage a team of 10-15 local.
Location
Masalani
Training and work experience
• University degree in Engineering or relevant WatSan specializations.
• At least 2 to 4 years work experience in a development, emergency or post-conflict setting, in livestock and in food security interventions.
• Excellent written English skills required, French is a plus.
• Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fluid, loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision, within the context of a larger team.
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment and to travel regularly to program locations as security allows.
• Knowledges of Ijara will be appreciated
Applying
All applicants should send a cover letter and their detailed CV (with references) before 21st May, 2012 under ‘‘Livestock Manager’’ to:
elgouch@secours-islamique.org and
adminkenya@secours-islamique.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Livestock Program Manager Solidarity Islamic France Masalani
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