Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Officer - Field Veterinarian

Key roles of the Project Officer will include.
Project Administration
• Provide coordinating and administrative support as directed by the Project Manager.
• Monitor the security situation in the project area and at the satellite office.
• Draft internal inter-staff communications.

Project Planning & Implementation
• Participate in activity planning and develop data collection systems enabling effective monitoring of defined indicators.
• Maintain project Calendar, budget and ensure deadlines are met.
• Help coordinate and follow up on project activities under components implemented by Project partners.
• Act as liaison person between project partners, the Project Manager and any Consultants to ensure timely delivery of project activities.
• Track project activities to ensure they are progressing as per schedule.
• Coordinate and organize livestock stakeholder meetings, and prepare minutes/reports of said meetings.
• Support in developing training or other materials for Animal health and community awareness on animal diseases.
• Responsible for implementing the participatory disease surveillance and drought preparedness component.
• Organize livestock traders meetings and coordinate capacity building of private sector, traders and produce reports.
• Facilitate livestock treatment/vaccinations, access to the communities, undertake livestock body condition scoring & establish market links in key towns and food markets in drought affected areas in collaboration with local CDVS and line ministries.
• Coordinate the procurement of veterinary supplies and equipment for Animal Health activities.
• Responsible for liaison with Sub-County and County Steering Groups, Department of Livestock, NGOs and other partners in fulfilling the livestock component of the project.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the respective component.
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies..
• Provide Business training for Private Veterinary Pharmacy owners supported by VSFG Marsabit County.

Project Monitoring & Reporting
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports including any obstacles affecting project implementation
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Project Manager
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
• University Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or Animal Health from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in development work.
• Team leadership experience preferred for effective and efficient outputs.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities
• Knowledge of Participatory epidemiology, Participatory Disease surveillance, livestock body condition scoring, feed technology and livestock value chain capacity building and access issues in the region.
• Working knowledge of Foreign Office rules and regulations may confer advantage is not mandatory.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent computer knowledge, communication and report writing skills.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV via https://forms.gle/hGpx7j6qe1w4DXaZ8 . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving applications is 9th September, 2022, on or before mid-night (East African time). This is a national or local position


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