Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vétérinaires sans Frontières Suisse helps in those parts of the world where poverty is widespread and where there are very limited veterinary structures like for instance in conflict and drought prone areas. In our projects the population benefits from instant support through vaccination campaigns but also from longer-term interventions such as knowledge transfer, training of lay vets or the consultation of public veterinary authorities. Through the fight against animal diseases, especially the so-called zoonoses (diseases such as splenic fever or avian influenza, which are transmissible onto humans) VSF-Suisse makes an important contribution to public health. The position requires a charismatic, dynamic, articulate and highly skilled individual with exceptional ability and capacity to provide all rounded support to the management of the country programs in a busy and highly fast paced environment. Based in Nairobi and with frequent travels to field project sites, and under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Programme Development and Quality Lead .

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the design and strategic development of the overall country program in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan, government development plans and donor priorities that effectively responds to and addresses the critical short-term emergency and long term development needs of target beneficiaries.
• Support fundraising efforts and program portfolio development through effective liaison, coordination, networking and communication with potential donors, partners, counterparts and target beneficiaries.
• Effectively lead in the development of project concept notes and proposals
• Ensure strict adherence to program management compliance issues, including guidance and technical backstopping to field project management teams on quality program implementation through field visits.
• Coordinate, collaborate, cooperate and liaise with the country and field level program management teams to ensure effective follow up on all issues relating to field program implementation through effective communication, information management and timely response actions.
• Lead and supervise field assessment missions to identify and prioritize needs and programming opportunities
• In cooperation with the Team Leaders and Country Office Management Team, ensure timely preparation and submission of quality country program reports, project specific reports and any other thematic reports
• Spearhead the preparation of thematic presentations, articles, publications and other such materials as may be necessary for enhancing learning and raising the profile of the organization’s work

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Qualifications, Experience & Skills required
• Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• A basic degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health Science or other relevant field with a Masters in International Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary medicine or other relevant field.
• At least 10 years’ of progressive relevant experience in, but not restricted to, a pastoral/agro-pastoral setting) in NGO work at the middle to senior management level
• Excellent working knowledge of a variety of donor funds management and reporting requirements
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and effectively execute functions under pressure with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication (spoken and written English) skills, ability to prepare and present information and prepare written documents /communications in a clear and concise style.
• Excellent ability to make presentations, articulate issues and negotiate on sound options, defend positions and recommendations will be highly desirable.
• Creative, proactive, flexible and adaptable in delicate and challenging circumstances is highly desirable
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in various computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheet and internet applications; familiarity with database management desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Excellent organizational, managerial and report writing skills.
• Must be a team player with positive attitude towards learning and supervision and ability to mentor, coach, guide and supervise subordinate staff
• Ability to travel on short notice, manage tight deadlines and cope with life in remote, harsh and mostly risky environments

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Send your application by e-mail to Office.Nairobi@vsf-suisse.org  by Friday, 17 January 2020 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time. The application e-mail should indicate on the subject line the Job Title. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Interviews are planned between 20 and 24 January 2020 in Nairobi.
We look forward to receiving your application(s) in English. Please add:
• Motivation Letter (maximum one page) stating why you are the right person for this position
• A recent CV of 2 pages maximum
• Scanned copies of your work certificates and relevant academic certificates
• Scanned copy of National ID/Passport
• Names of three referees and their contact details..

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