Project Officer at VSF Germany

Expected results/impacts

• Food security situation is improved through the distribution food vouchers.
• Livelihoods are improved through cash-for-work activities
• Livelihoods are improved through animal health and fisheries activities in Dollow and Luuq.
• 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 PV will be in charge of direct implementation of all veterinary activities including training of CAHWs, treatments and collection of treatment records as well as liaison with SOWELPA on all animal health interventions.
• Location: Dollow with frequent travel to support the CAHWs in the field in Dollow and Luuq districts.
• Direction: The position holder will work under the guidance of the Project Manager in providing support to CAHWs and in close collaboration with SOWELPA.
• He is directly responsible for actual implementation of all activities under livestock component in the project.

Project Officer Job Responsibilities

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 communications between the Project and SOWELPA as advised by PM

Project Planning and Implementation

• Undertake the elaboration of work plans with clear timelines.
• Ensure livestock activities are implemented according to work plans in coordination with Logistics and Finance.
• Provide coordination and administrative support to the CAHWs and SOWELPA under guidance of the Project Manager.
• Develop data collection systems enabling effective monitoring of animal health service delivery as per the defined indicators.
• Coordinate and follow up on project activities implemented by SOWELPA.
• Keep strong cooperation with local authorities and stakeholders in livestock sector for implementation of activities.
• Track livestock activities to ensure they are progressing as per schedule.
• Play a leading role in the developing training and visibility materials for animal health services.
• Monitor the work of all the CAHWs in collaboration with SOWELPA.
• Liaise with the Project Manager for all decisions related to delivery of animal health services.
• Coordinate and organize stakeholder meetings, related to livestock interventions.

Project Reporting

• Submit monthly comprehensive reports on implementation of the prject activities
• Work closely with the Project Manger in develping donor reports on the project.
• Provide the Project Manger with Internal reports and interstaff communication.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications for the Project Officer Job

• At least a Degree qualification in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health Science,
• At least 3 years working experience as a Veterinary Officer (or similar position) in implementing donor-funded projects.
• At least a Diploma qualification in Animal Health with at least 5 years working experience in delivery of animal health services under donor funded projects
• At least 3 years working experience with CAHW, including training and supervision under non-government organizations.
• Strong working experience in emergency delivery of Animal Health and husbandry services as 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 region and country of operation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.