Project Officer ( Senior Agronomist)
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PROJECT OFFICER (SENIOR AGRONOMIST) POSITION
Duty Station: Gogrial East and West Counties of Warrap State in South Sudan.
Responsible to: Project Manager.
Duration: One year Renewable Contract.
VSFG 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 South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food security but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthening livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Agriculture component of the EU funded Food Security project titled FESAP in Gogrial West and East Counties. The project intends to improve on Food security through improved Vegetable /Crop production, Poultry production and Animal health Services, Animal Traction promotion, Value addition and marketing, group savings and capacity building of extension workers and farmers.
The project will be implemented in Partnership with 2 National NGO called SEDA and INFRAID based in Luonyaker.
Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:
· Support overall planning and of the Agriculture component of the project and supervise day to day activities in the field in line with the work plan drawn on weekly basis.
· Prepare an overall annual plan and budget. Ensuring that financial control of the project is consistent with the VSFG internal finance procedures.
· Provide technical and administrative support to the local partner NGOs (INFRAID and SEDA) in the implementation of their activities as well development of basic operational tools in line with the project.
· Organize and conduct appropriate and organized trainings to enhance the knowledge and skills capacities farmers in sustainable crop production techniques – including pre and post-harvest practices as well as of local NGO partners.
· Organize and facilitate identification of project communities/villages, conduct diagnostic survey/farming system assessment and prepare a profile for each in the project locations.
· Coordinate with the Agriculture team in the identification, selection, registration and verification of target beneficiaries, arrange them into production groups, and provide them with appropriate production inputs.
· Coordinate and support Agric sector team to organize a seed system assessment in each project community/village; identify seed vendors and conduct seed voucher and fair.
· Organize, plan and monitor the implementation of all planned project activities in the field and follow level of achievement through post-distribution monitoring, market survey, harvest assessment, and impact evaluation (following the LFA indicators).
· Support and facilitate the extension service providing team provision in taking the services to the beneficiary farmers as well as unsure proper management of the Famers Training center in Gogrial East County
· Create a database and manage the proper and timely data entry, analysis and reporting.
· Write monthly progress reports compiling qualitative and quantitative data.
· Participate in coordination meetings, seminars/conferences and write back-to-office report.
· Support and coordinate the establishment of the Community Ox plough Trainers (COTs) and training of the ox plough master trainer (ToTs).
· Provide technical support in setting up and improving the existing farmer Field Schools (FFS) to Farmers Resource centers as well as learning grounds.
· Produce comprehensive Technical Activity and Narrative monthly, quarterly and annual progress Reports to Programme Manager in line with the project grant agreement in Coordination with Programme manager as well as conduct frequent assessment/monitoring exercises on the project
· Support the Project manager in proposal writings as well as in the development of new project designs.
Person Requirements/qualifications
· The project officer applicant should have a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy or any other related discipline / field of specialty. Those with social sciences but have strong food security experience can apply.
· Very good experience in the field of external aid, both in term of implementation of actions and in terms of funding of projects (EC). Good experience with the European Commission (DG ECHO and EC development programmes), French Corporation funding procedures and policies, UNDP and UN-FAO partnerships and LOA procedures.
· Good experience in Staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation of projects, proposal and reports writing, team working in collaboration with Local Authorities and partners, financial reporting and Budget control, and general fund raising.
· Food security and livelihood specialist, an agronomist with innovative agriculture experience, expertise in disaster risk reduction, in arid lands and pastoral livelihoods. , experience on returnee, refugees and IDP integration programs and animal production projects.
· Good knowledge in agro-enterprise development, Agro-forestry projects design and management as well as in the implementation of cash based and market oriented projects.
· Good experience in implementation of emergency and relief projects together with LRRD projects in diverse contexts.
· Added advantage in Community Development, Community Mobilization, Sociology and Natural Resources and Logistics.
· At least five years working experience in Agricultural or veterinary services in an International Organization
· Preference will be given to those with Knowledge and good understanding of the project area and local context or working experience in South Sudan especially conflict prone areas within the past 3 years.
· Demonstrated technical experience in humanitarian and development likelihood or emergency environments especially those related to violence
· Good analytical, report writing, and presentation skills (in English), including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
· Proficiency in English, Arabic and Dinka is an Advantage
Field Conditions Basic living conditions are provided in shared compound in Luonyaker Field Base in Gogrial East. Feeding and other basic services are provided in the compound.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus 3 names of referees (one of them being their immediate supervisor) with their full contacts to: postal address 25653, 00603, Nairobi or via email address to Head of HR & Administration, VSF Germany, Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org Applications can also be hand delivered to the VSF Germany, Juba offices on +211 955664899 or submit hand delivery toVSF Germany Field Base in Luonyaker by contacting the Finance/Admin+211927423892. Include your current and expected remuneration package.
Indicate the job Title ‘PROJECT OFFICER- FESAP PROJECT- WARRAP STATE on the envelope or the Subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday, 14th April 2015, before 12:00 am midnight. Qualified South Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply for this position.
PROJECT OFFICER (SENIOR AGRONOMIST) POSITION
Duty Station: Gogrial East and West Counties of Warrap State in South Sudan.
Responsible to: Project Manager.
Duration: One year Renewable Contract.
VSFG 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 South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food security but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthening livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the Agriculture component of the EU funded Food Security project titled FESAP in Gogrial West and East Counties. The project intends to improve on Food security through improved Vegetable /Crop production, Poultry production and Animal health Services, Animal Traction promotion, Value addition and marketing, group savings and capacity building of extension workers and farmers.
The project will be implemented in Partnership with 2 National NGO called SEDA and INFRAID based in Luonyaker.
Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:
· Support overall planning and of the Agriculture component of the project and supervise day to day activities in the field in line with the work plan drawn on weekly basis.
· Prepare an overall annual plan and budget. Ensuring that financial control of the project is consistent with the VSFG internal finance procedures.
· Provide technical and administrative support to the local partner NGOs (INFRAID and SEDA) in the implementation of their activities as well development of basic operational tools in line with the project.
· Organize and conduct appropriate and organized trainings to enhance the knowledge and skills capacities farmers in sustainable crop production techniques – including pre and post-harvest practices as well as of local NGO partners.
· Organize and facilitate identification of project communities/villages, conduct diagnostic survey/farming system assessment and prepare a profile for each in the project locations.
· Coordinate with the Agriculture team in the identification, selection, registration and verification of target beneficiaries, arrange them into production groups, and provide them with appropriate production inputs.
· Coordinate and support Agric sector team to organize a seed system assessment in each project community/village; identify seed vendors and conduct seed voucher and fair.
· Organize, plan and monitor the implementation of all planned project activities in the field and follow level of achievement through post-distribution monitoring, market survey, harvest assessment, and impact evaluation (following the LFA indicators).
· Support and facilitate the extension service providing team provision in taking the services to the beneficiary farmers as well as unsure proper management of the Famers Training center in Gogrial East County
· Create a database and manage the proper and timely data entry, analysis and reporting.
· Write monthly progress reports compiling qualitative and quantitative data.
· Participate in coordination meetings, seminars/conferences and write back-to-office report.
· Support and coordinate the establishment of the Community Ox plough Trainers (COTs) and training of the ox plough master trainer (ToTs).
· Provide technical support in setting up and improving the existing farmer Field Schools (FFS) to Farmers Resource centers as well as learning grounds.
· Produce comprehensive Technical Activity and Narrative monthly, quarterly and annual progress Reports to Programme Manager in line with the project grant agreement in Coordination with Programme manager as well as conduct frequent assessment/monitoring exercises on the project
· Support the Project manager in proposal writings as well as in the development of new project designs.
Person Requirements/qualifications
· The project officer applicant should have a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy or any other related discipline / field of specialty. Those with social sciences but have strong food security experience can apply.
· Very good experience in the field of external aid, both in term of implementation of actions and in terms of funding of projects (EC). Good experience with the European Commission (DG ECHO and EC development programmes), French Corporation funding procedures and policies, UNDP and UN-FAO partnerships and LOA procedures.
· Good experience in Staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation of projects, proposal and reports writing, team working in collaboration with Local Authorities and partners, financial reporting and Budget control, and general fund raising.
· Food security and livelihood specialist, an agronomist with innovative agriculture experience, expertise in disaster risk reduction, in arid lands and pastoral livelihoods. , experience on returnee, refugees and IDP integration programs and animal production projects.
· Good knowledge in agro-enterprise development, Agro-forestry projects design and management as well as in the implementation of cash based and market oriented projects.
· Good experience in implementation of emergency and relief projects together with LRRD projects in diverse contexts.
· Added advantage in Community Development, Community Mobilization, Sociology and Natural Resources and Logistics.
· At least five years working experience in Agricultural or veterinary services in an International Organization
· Preference will be given to those with Knowledge and good understanding of the project area and local context or working experience in South Sudan especially conflict prone areas within the past 3 years.
· Demonstrated technical experience in humanitarian and development likelihood or emergency environments especially those related to violence
· Good analytical, report writing, and presentation skills (in English), including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
· Proficiency in English, Arabic and Dinka is an Advantage
Field Conditions Basic living conditions are provided in shared compound in Luonyaker Field Base in Gogrial East. Feeding and other basic services are provided in the compound.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus 3 names of referees (one of them being their immediate supervisor) with their full contacts to: postal address 25653, 00603, Nairobi or via email address to Head of HR & Administration, VSF Germany, Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org Applications can also be hand delivered to the VSF Germany, Juba offices on +211 955664899 or submit hand delivery toVSF Germany Field Base in Luonyaker by contacting the Finance/Admin+211927423892. Include your current and expected remuneration package.
Indicate the job Title ‘PROJECT OFFICER- FESAP PROJECT- WARRAP STATE on the envelope or the Subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday, 14th April 2015, before 12:00 am midnight. Qualified South Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply for this position.
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