SNNPR, Ethiopia
Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF)
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières - Germany (VSF Germany)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières - Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety, VSFG works towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. VSF Germany is registered and licensed in Ethiopia by charities and societies agency as a foreign charity since March 2010 and renewed its license every three years with the recent on April 27, 2016, with License no 1662. VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit qualified and well experienced employees for projects funded through European Union Trust Fund titled; “Omo Delta project-Expanding the Rangeland to achieve Growth & and Transformation” in south Omo and Bench Maji zones of southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples region. This is in collaboration with other three partners from Ethiopian side namely Mercy Corps Europe (MCE), VITA (RTI) Ltd, and EPaRDA. The positions to be filled are as follows and in each position women are highly encouraged to apply.
1.     Job title: Project Officer
Place of work: Maji woreda Donor: European Union
Monthly salary: As per VSF Germany salary scale
No. Of positions: One (1)
Length of Contract: One year with possible extension Job Summary:
The purpose of Project Officers position is, to effectively implement Omo Delta project in Maji and Surma woredas of Bench Maji zone of SNNPR. S/he ensures the proper implementation of EU funded OMO Delta project with specific role on livelihood activities in collaboration with other VSF Germany staffs. S/he is also responsible for assisting the project manager in project designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and so on.
 
Key Areas of responsibility:

Engages primarily in the implementation of livelihood component (livestock production, animal health, natural resource management and Fish component) of the project in accordance with project design, implementation planning and other interim plans;
Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders;
Ensures that each activities of the project are interlinked and comprehensively covered;
Provides technical assistance and support to other team members of the project.
Makes sure that project activities are performed in line with the work plan;
Participates in project activity and budget planning
Lead project implementation, monitoring, follow up and evaluation at woreda level
Ensures that summary of community meetings, seminars or workshops facilitated and or attended by project staff is well documented and shared with others;
Together with the Project Manager, compiles monthly, quarterly, midterm and annual reports for government, Donors and other partners;
Together with the Project Manager, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share with concerned stakeholders
In close consultation with the Project Manager, liaises with relevant government institutions, counterparts, NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities;
Establishes an effective working relationship with consortium member staffs, government, non-governmental and community based organizations;
Work cordially with local partners, authorities and leaders in reaching the beneficiaries.
Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical areas and related issues;
Facilitates trainings, workshops, experience sharing visits, etc that are related to the needs of target beneficiaries and government line departments

 
Job Requirement:

University Degree in Animal Science and Production, Veterinary Medicine or development and related fields.
At least 5 years of professional experience and NGO experience will be an asset.
Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities of in SNNPR and

speaking local languages               will be an added advantage

Language proficiency in written and spoken English;
Computer literacy in MS-Word, Excel;
Interpersonal communication and report writing skills;

 
2.     Job title: Community Facilitator
 Place of work: Surma woreda Donor: European Union
Monthly salary: As per VSF Germany salary scale
No. Of positions: One (1)
Length of Contract: One year with possible extension Job Summary:
The community facilitator will provide the overall technical, project/organisational support and play facilitation role in target communities of Surma woreda. Establishes and maintains close working relationship with communities and community organizations and Government line offices in her/his working area in order to ensure that the messages are disseminated and understood at all levels. Build the capacities of the community and institutions
 
Key Areas of responsibility:

Facilitate the implementation of livelihood component (livestock production, animal health, natural resource management and Fish component) of the project in accordance with project design, implementation planning and other interim plans;
Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders;
Makes sure that project activities in Surma woreda are performed in line with the work plan;
Support the Project Officer in project implementation, monitoring, follow up and evaluation at woreda level
Ensures that summary of community meetings, seminars or workshops facilitated and or he/she attends is well documented and shared with the Project Officer;
Together with the Project Officer, compiles monthly, quarterly, midterm and annual reports for government, Donors and other partners;
Together with the Project Officer, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share with concerned stakeholders
In close consultation with the Project Officer, liaises with relevant government institutions, counterparts, NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities;
Establishes an effective working relationship with consortium member staffs, government, non-governmental and community based organizations in Surma woreda;
Work cordially with local partners, authorities and leaders in reaching the beneficiaries.
Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical areas and related issues;
Facilitates trainings, workshops, experience sharing visits, etc that are related to the needs of target beneficiaries and government line departments
Facilitates community meetings and community action plan preparation and ensure that the participation of each community groups in problem identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Facilitates community targeting along with partners and responsible body from the Kebele;
Supports and facilitate the development of action plan for their respective villages;
Makes sure project beneficiaries are identified and selected in a participatory manner and full acknowledgement of the whole community;
Builds capacities of the community representatives and committees undertake participatory monitoring of the implementation of the project works and record lessons and report to her/his supervisor.

 
Job Requirement:

Diploma in Animal health, animal science, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development and other related disciplines;
Minimum of four years of experience in livestock related development projects;
Practical experience of working on Pastoralist areas, community mobilization, capacity building, livestock, and community development.
Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities of in SNNPR,

especially in Surma woreda and speaking local language will be an added advantage
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirements should send application comprising of the following documents to [email protected] or through postal address, VSF Germany P.O .Box 2278/1250, Addis Ababa within 10 working days post advert, indicating the title of the position on the subject line.
Updated CV not more than 3 pages

Cover letter for application only One (1) page
One page summary table of educational background, work experience, skill, competence and current or last salary.

DON’T SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letter as you will provide them up on request only. Make sure also you clearly state the job position in your email or on the cover of envelop and or application letter.
Due to the urgency of some position we shall conduct assessments on an ongoing basis as applications are received.
Disclaimer:
VSF Germany does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process
and does not act through recruitment agents.