Project Officer at VSF Germany

The Project Officer’s position is field based with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other Field start, partner organizations & the Project Manager. The project ends in September this year hence the duration of employment is 9 months.

Key responsibilities:

I. 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.

II. 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 point between project partners, the Project Manager and project Consultants to ensure timely implementation of projects.
• Track project activities to ensure they are progressing as per schedule.
• Coordinate and organize stakeholder meetings, and serve as Secretary of the said meetings.
• Support in developing training or other materials for community stakeholders and others.

• Responsible for implementing the natural resource Management (NRM) & drought preparedness component of the project livestock marketing & trade component.

• 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 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, NGOs and other partners in fulfilling the livestock and market access components 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.

• Steer the development & presentation of community drought preparedness plans with

relevant groups e.g. water user committees, resource planning committees etc.

• Provide Business training for pharmacy owners.

III. Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare and submit timely progress and obstacle activity implementation reports as required.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Project Manager

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required

• University Degree in Social Sciences/Animal Science or Development related field.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in development work.

• Team leadership experience preferred.

• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities

• Excellent computer knowledge, managerial and report writing skills

• Knowledge of Pastoral market access issues in the region

• Working knowledge of EC rules and regulations.