Field Veterinarians

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, Northern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, 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.

We seek to recruit two qualified and well experienced Field Veterinarians to support the implementation of our projects in Lokichoggio and Illeret in Northern Kenya, with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The positions are field based. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, Community stakeholders & partner organizations.

Key responsibilities:
• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the natural resource Management (NRM) & drought preparedness component of the project livestock marketing & trade component.
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Program Manager.
 He/She will be required to identify & provide training for the Community Animal Health Workers.
 Organize livestock traders meetings, facilitate traders access to communities & establish market links in key towns and food markets in drought affected areas in collaboration with local District Veterinary Officer (DVO) and line ministry.
 Coordinate the procurement of veterinary supplies and equipment for local veterinary stores.
• Responsible for liaison with District Steering Groups, Ministry of Livestock, ARID lands K.A.R.I, NGOs and other partners in fulfilling the livestock and market access components of the project.
 Provide professional support on technical aspects to local veterinary health teams.
 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.
• Establish, develop and manage the Pastoral Farmers Schools (PFS) and VICOBA groups
amongst the communities.
• Steer the development and presentation of community drought preparedness plans with
relevant groups e.g. water user committees, resource planning committees etc.
• Provide business training for pharmacy owners.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
• University Degree in Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
• A minimum of 3 years working in Livestock related Rural Development 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 ECHO rules & regulations shall be an advantage.


VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org



Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus names of 3 professional referees to: the postal or email address given above. Indicate on the subject the Job Title. Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis, alongside internal applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving applications is 15th August, 2012, on or before 17.00hrs.