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 a qualified and well experiencedProject Officer (With specialization in Community Development) to support the implementation of projects in Lokichoggio and Marsabit, Northern Kenya. This position is Field based.
Key responsibilities: 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 a qualified and well experiencedProject Officer (With specialization in Community Development) to support the implementation of projects in Lokichoggio and Marsabit, Northern Kenya. This position is Field based.
- Undertake
the elaboration of Work Plans and Timelines.
- Ensure
projects are conducted according to pre-set Work Plans including
coordination with Logistics, Finance and Human Resource.
- Provide
coordinating and administrative support to the project team as directed by
the Project Manager
- Coordinate
and follow up with the project activities implemented by project partners.
- Act
as liaison point person between project partners, the, field Coordinator
and project consultants to ensure timely implementation of projects.
- Track
project activities to ensure they are progressing as per the schedule.
- Coordinate
and organize stakeholder and team meetings and serve as secretary to the
said meetings.
- Maintain
project Calendar, budget and ensure deadlines are met.
- 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
- Oversee
emergency activities supported by local partners; and support in
monitoring of activities implemented by local partners in the field
- Initiate
the procurement of items in cooperation with the Project Manager and
Logistics
- Support
proposal development, narrative and financial reporting and ensure the
dissemination
- Assess
jointly with local partners needs arising from emergencies, the outcome of
emergency activities and formulate recommendation for appropriate actions.
- Identify
needs for emergency related capacity building of local partners;
- Provide
technical support at all stages of the project implementation;
- Put
in place a proper system of data collection.
- Submit
monthly comprehensive activities reports for the Project, according to the
VSF-G Internal Monthly Report Form.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
required
- University
Degree in Community Development, Project Management or related
qualifications.
- A
minimum of 3 years work experience consistent with the types of duties
above in Rural Development and emergency Projects.
- Demonstrated
experience liaising with multiple audiences/stakeholders from government
level to grassroots level.
- Excellent
computer knowledge
- Ability
to take initiative and to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills Good Organizational aptitude.
- Possess
the flexibility to assess and react appropriately to changing
circumstances
- Ability
to pay attention to detail and coordinate multiple tasks at once
- Excellent
managerial and report writing skills.
- Knowledge
of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
- Working
knowledge of Donor rules & regulations shall be an advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an
application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given below.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
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