Project Officer, Veterinarian

Background:

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 aqualified and well experienced Project Officer (Specialized in Veterinary medicine) to support the implementation of the project”: Enhancing Donkey Health and Welfare for Sustainable Livelihoods in Rural, Urban, and Peri-Urban Communities of Baligubadle, Hargeisa, and Wajaale districts, Somaliland.

This position is Field based.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake the elaboration of Work Plans and Timelines for project implementation.
• Ensure project activities are implemented according to the Work Plans including coordination with Logistics, Finance and Human Resource.
• Manage the veterinary activities according to the policy of VSF-G and the donor for the project.
• Supervise and train Animal Health Assistants (AHAs), (CAHWs) and Veterinary counterparts as per project guidelines.
• Collect and collate monitoring information from CAHWs, AHAs and local veterinary counterparts at the donkey treatment clinics.
• Supervise and advice on technical aspects of donkey healthcare, the local Animal Health Assistants, Community Animal Health Workers, and veterinary counterparts through regular visits to their places 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 specimens for laboratory diagnosis and post mortem examination as appropriate.
• Spear head and promote the overall donkey welfare activities within the project areas.
• Coordinate with Veterinarians undertaking all the treatment activities at donkey treatment clinics for reporting.
• Liaise with the Project Manager for decisions related to implementation of the workplans and finances.
• Attend Government Livestock Sector Meetings and circulate minutes to the line manager.
• Submit monthly comprehensive activity reports for the Project using donor and VSF-G reporting template/form.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• University Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized institution.
• 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.