VSF Germany Field Monitors - Community Development

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 two qualified and well experienced Field Monitors (Specialized or with experience in community development) to support the implementation of projects in Lokichoggio and Marsabit, Northern Kenya. These positions are Field based.

Key responsibilities:

• Organize the cash transfer programming (cash for work, destocking, unconditional cash transfer activities) in close collaboration with the implementing partners.
  
• In collaboration with the Project Manager and cooperating partners, undertake Post Distribution Monitoring as per the agreed schedule and provide input for the ensuing report.
  
• Co-ordinate and closely monitor the implementation of the Cash program in the community.
  
• Monitor and review all required and relevant records at the Community level, to ensure that they are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
  
• Assist the Community members by providing continuous and relevant guidance and technical support on activities including record keeping, expenditure patterns and commodity management.
  
• Follow up to ensure that the Field Officers are submitting the data forms accurately filled and promptly.
  
• Report to the Project Manager on relevant events regarding cash transfer activities.
  
• Collect all relevant data from the Field Officers as required.
  
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on the program activities in the Community.
  
• Participate in special surveys and evaluations carried out in relation to the program.
  
• Actively participate in designing and building capacities of the various community leadership groups.
  
• In collaboration with the implementing partners, ensure a gender responsive distribution system.
  
• Under the guidance of the Project manager, assist in conducting regular meetings with Community leaders and implementing partners on the relevant issues.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• Diploma in Social work or Community Development or its equivalent.
  
• At least 2 years of community work experience.
  
• Past Veterinary work Experience is desirable.
  
• Past experience in the same position or in community work/mobilization preferably with a humanitarian or International NGO in area of Veterinary.
  
• Good Interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to understand and speak the local language.
  
• Previous field level experience desirable.
  
• A team player with good organizational skills.

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. Local candidates with knowledge of local language are preferred for this position.

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

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org