VSF Germany Project Officer - Communicty 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 a qualified and well experienced Project Officer (With specialization in Community Development) 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.
  
• Provide coordinating and administrative support to the project team as directed by the Project Manager
  
• Coordinate and follow up with the project activities implemented by project partners.
  
• Act as liaison point person between project partners, the, field Coordinator and project consultants to ensure timely implementation of projects.
  
• Track project activities to ensure they are progressing as per the schedule.
  
• Coordinate and organize stakeholder and team meetings and serve as secretary to the said meetings.
  
• Maintain project Calendar, budget and ensure deadlines are met.
  
• Take responsibility for implementing an aspect(s) of the project as appropriate according to experience and expertise as determined in consultation with Project Manager.
  
• Play a leading role in the development of advocacy and publicity materials
  
• Oversee emergency activities supported by local partners; and support in monitoring of activities implemented by local partners in the field
  
• Initiate the procurement of items in cooperation with the Project Manager and Logistics
  
• Support proposal development, narrative and financial reporting and ensure the dissemination
  
• Assess jointly with local partners needs arising from emergencies, the outcome of emergency activities and formulate recommendation for appropriate actions.
  
• Identify needs for emergency related capacity building of local partners;
  
• Provide technical support at all stages of the project implementation;
  
• Put in place a proper system of data collection.
  
• Submit monthly comprehensive activities reports for the Project, according to the VSF-G Internal Monthly Report Form.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• University Degree in Community Development, Project Management or related qualifications.
  
• A minimum of 3 years work experience consistent with the types of duties above in Rural Development and emergency Projects.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with multiple audiences/stakeholders from government level to grassroots level.
  
• Excellent computer knowledge
  
• Ability to take initiative and to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills Good Organizational aptitude.
  
• Possess the flexibility to assess and react appropriately to changing circumstances
  
• Ability to pay attention to detail and coordinate multiple tasks at once
  
• 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