Senior Project Officer – Garowe, Puntland, Somalia

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
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. VSF Germany supports in animal health, livestock related agriculture, marketing, food safety, drought responses and mitigation, capacity development of communities and governmental institutions, peace and conflict resolution with the ultimate aim of food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in the Republic of South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda and Ethiopia. It focuses on Livestock, food security and Livelihoods, Natural Resources Management, Peace and Conflict, Good governance, Disasters & Emergency, and Agriculture, marketing, 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. The regional office is based in Nairobi.

POSTING LOCATION AND DURATION
Location: Garowe-Puntland, with travels to project locations as may be required from time to time.
Purpose of the job: To provide technical expertise and support in planning, implementation monitoring, reporting and communication to the Project Manager and the project field teams. The Senior Project Officer will be in charge of direct implementation of project activities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position holder will work under the guidance and in close cooperation with the Project Manager and in the collaboration of the field staff. He is directly responsible for actual activity implementation.
I. Project Administration
 Provide coordination and administrative support as directed by the Project Manager.  Monitor the security situation in the project area and at the field.
 Draft internal inter-staff communications.
II. Project Planning and Implementation
 Undertake the elaboration of work plans and timelines.
 Ensure project activities are implemented according to work plans including coordination with Logistics
and Finance.
 Provide coordination and administrative support to the project teams under guidance of the Project
Manager.
 Participate in activity planning and develop data collection systems enabling effective monitoring of defined indicators.
Duration: This position will runs for 12 months with possibility of extension, and may be renewed depending on funding availability and performance.

 Maintain project calendar, budget and ensure deadlines are met.
 Help coordinate and follow up on project activities under components implemented by Project partners.
 Keep strong cooperation with relevant Ministries (Livestock, Public Health, Municipality and local
professional entities such as Sol Nava for the implementation of activities, including and technical input.
 Act as liaison point between project and technical stakeholders, the field Coordinator and project
Consultants to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
 Track project activities to ensure they are progressing as per schedule.
 Take responsibility for implementing an aspect(s) of the project as appropriate according to experience and
expertise as determined in consultation with Project Manager.
 Play a leading role in the development of advocacy and publicity materials for project visibility
 Put in place a proper system of data collection.
 Manage and supervise all the ground staff.
 Liaise with the Project Manager for decisions related to management of local staff.
 Coordinate and organize stakeholder meetings, and serve as Secretary of the said meetings.
 Support in developing training or other materials for beneficiaries, community stakeholders and others.
III. Project Reporting
 Submit monthly comprehensive reports on implementation of the project activities

 Work closely with the Project Manager in developing donor reports on the project.

 Provide the Project Manager with Internal reports and understaff communication.

 Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
 At least a Degree qualification in Veterinary science, Animal Science, Dairy Science or similar discipline.
 At least 5 years working experience as a Senior Project Officer (or similar position) in implementation of
donor-funded projects.
 At least 3 years working experience in promotion of innovations linked to dairy and meat value chain and
in particular technical as a technical person in animal health, milk and meat technology.
 At least 5 years working experience in capacity building of communities, Income Generating Groups,
government staff, and non-government organizations.
 Strong working experience in extension services in dairy/meat value chain, animal husbandry, and training
of male and female groups in dairy/meat based income generating activities;
 Experience in coordination with national and international actors in livestock sector; gender and youth
issues.
 Working experience in monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management.
 Ability to promote team work for effective and efficient output.
 Regional experience / Knowledge of the country of operation.
 Fluency in spoken and written English.

 

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: Postal address: VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza, off Ngong’ Road, 2nd floor, P.O BOX 25653, 00603 Nairobi, or via email address admin_hr@vsfg.org, and cc to ahmed.abdullahi@vsfg.org. Indicate on the subject the Job Title applicable. Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis alongside internal candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is Thursday 26th August 2021, on or before mid-night (East African time).

Disclaimer: VSF Germany does not charge for its recruitment nor ask the applicants to pay any form of fee.

 

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