Project Officer (Specialized in Veterinary medicine)

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Officer (Specialized in Veterinary medicine) to support the implementation of projects in Lokichoggio and Marsabit, Northern Kenya. This position is Field based.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake the elaboration of Work Plans and Timelines.
  
• Ensure projects are conducted according to pre-set Work Plans including coordination with Logistics, Finance and Human Resource.
  
• Manage the veterinary project activities according to the policy of VSF-G regarding the community based Animal Health Programme.
  
• Supervise and train animal health auxilliaries (AHAs), (CAHWs) and veterinary counterparts.
  
• Collect and collate monitoring information from CAHWs, AHAs and local veterinary counterparts.
  
• Supervise and advice on technical aspects of local animal health staff in their work as community based animal Health Workers, Animal Health Auxilliaries and veterinary counterparts through regular visits to their place of work.
  
• Put in place a proper system of data collection and disease investigation.
  
• Monitor local disease situation, if necessary by examination of sick animals, collection of lavoratory specimens and post moterm examination when appropriate.
  
• Spear head and oversee the destocking activities within the project areas.
  
• Manage and supervise all the ground staff.
  
• Liaise with the Project Manager for decisions related to employment of local staff.
  
• Attend GoK Livestock Sector Meetings and circulate minutes to relevant staff.
  
• Submit monthly comprehensive activities reports for the Project, according to the VSF-G Internal Monthly Report Form.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• University Degree in Veterinary Medicine
  
• A minimum of 3 years working in Livestock related Rural Development and emergency Projects
  
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities
  
• Excellent knowledge of pastoral market issues
  
• Excellent computer knowledge
  
• Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
  
• Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
  
• Working knowledge of Donor rules & regulations shall be an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given below.

Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org