Project Officer - Livestock Development

POSITION 2: PROJECT OFFICER – LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

DUTY STATION:  Mbeya/ Mbozi

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: the Project Officer – Livestock Production is responsible for providing strategic and technical support regarding the implementation of all field operations relating to good livestock husbandry, production and overall animal well being, carrying out field capacity building to stakeholders, organize groups for input supplies (veterinary drugs and feeds) and writing progress reports.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Resource Management of Project Material and Financial Resources

·         Ensure proper management of Original Placements of Livestock and  Passing on the Gift from the same and  Other Resources,

·         Facilitate the procurement of  livestock production inputs supplies in accordance with approved Heifer policies and procedures

·         Recommend project budget adjustments based on field realities within approved budget

·         Ensure proper management of Heifer assets and other resources according to policies and procedures in force

·         In collaboration with the Accountant, manages project funds and implements financial controls

Project Planning, Coordinating and Implementation

·         Prepare result oriented annual work plans and budgets taking into consideration recommendations from internal and external reviews and evaluations.

·         Provide strategic technical assistance to both Project Supervisors and Farmers on issues pertaining to animal husbandry (feeding, housing and diseases control) and breeding and offer appropriate follow up measure

·         In conjunction with area Project Supervisor, arrange and conduct village level training sessions on subject matter needing intervention for farmers and farmer’s groups

·         Keep your immediate Supervisor updated with regard to project implementation and provide advice as to how to manage project operations.

·         Facilitate and coordinate  trainings  in all aspects of crop/livestock production and wellbeing

·         Facilitate and coordinate livestock disease prevention and control programs

Project Monitoring and Evaluation and Report Writing

·      In collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, ensures monitoring and evaluation system is fully implemented  

·      Lead the  timely monitor and document POG fulfill in the assigned project

·      Prepare and submit progress reports on program and project activities 

·      Monitor donor contract submission dates and deadlines to ensure the fulfilment of reporting responsibilities

·      Collaborate to facilitate regular participatory project self-review and planning by project groups.

·         Develop and promote best practice examples and ensure documentation of experience and lessons learned. 

·         Visit project sites on regular basis for monitoring and proper execution of activities

·         Advise and assist in designing and updating appropriate animal records, maintain detailed records and up to date paperwork for all duties as per current operating formats

·         Write precisely and submit timely all the periodical reports that you are required to produce as per agreed formats

Fundraising and Resources Mobilization

·         Collaborate with the Program Cluster Manager to identify and prepare draft concept notes for fundraising purpose

·         Participate  in the project proposal development and developing winning grassroots development project proposals for funding

Field Collaboration /Partnerships and Networking

·         Promote collaboration between Heifer Tanzania and all the relevant ministries of the Government of Tanzania in the project communities in the program cluster.

·         Promote collaboration between Heifer Tanzania and other development agencies ( NGOS, GO and CBOs etc) in the program cluster

·         Manage and maintain operational  networks/partnerships in project communities

·         Handle matters of interest to Heifer Tanzania with the public, donors, volunteers, collaborators and partners in the project communities with courtesy and tact.

Communication With / From the Field

·         Ensure effective communication within the Program Cluster team and entire country program.

·         Coordinate the dissemination of incoming/outgoing communications between Program and field projects.

·         Provide information in public as requested required and approved by Country director

·         Strengthen effective communication from the project committees, farmer groups to the program level and vice versa.

Personal and Professional Development and Team Building

·         Carry yourself both professionally and personally so as to bring credit to Heifer International and to not jeopardize its mission

·         Demonstrate  professionalism in the execution of duties

·         Be a team player in the course of executing your duties for the fulfillment of Heifer mission

OTHERS

·         Carry out other duties that may from time to time be assigned to you by the Country Director, in the interest of HPI Tanzania and Heifer International in general.

·         This Job Description only serves as a guide for this POSITION.

·         HPI/Tanzania reserves the right to revise this job description as when necessary without prior notice.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

·         Minimum of BSc in Agriculture/ Animal Science, Veterinary medicine or related fields.

·         At least five (5) years field experience in agriculture/ rural development projects

·         Strong experience interacting with dairy producers on a day to day basis

·         Managing and executing multiple tasks.

Application procedure.

Only email application with the position title placed in the subject line is accepted .Please send your application to recruitment@hrsolutions.co.tz  please note that the application deadline is 15^th December 2014 and only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Please include

1.    Cover letter

2.    Curriculum vitae with name and telephone contacts of three referees.

3.    Copies of relevant certificates

4.    Salary history.