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,
North Sudan and Ethiopia.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of its Food Security Project in
Upper Nile and Warrap States in South Sudan.
This position will be based in Malakal in Upper Nile State with
regular travel to Warrap state. This project is funded by the Embassy of France
in south Sudan. The assignment is for an initial 8 months from March to October
2012 with possibility of extension depending on funding.
Key responsibilities:
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The incumbent will be responsible for the project implementation.
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Ensure the project implementation progress is in line with the
activity work plan.
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Permanently monitor activities and report progress.
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Ensure that donor regulations are adhered to and that necessary
administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
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Manage the project budget ensuring strict monitoring on all
expenditure.
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Participate and contribute to relevant project related network
and links.
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Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all
financial reports on the project.
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Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same
in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
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Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation
exercises.
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Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation
with specific expert agencies and build on arising community needs for
furtherance of humanitarian intervention as required.
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Represent VSF Germany in various project forum and networking
levels.
Qualifications,
Experience, Attributes & Skills required
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University Degree in Social Sciences/Animal Science/Agriculture,
Veterinary Medicine or Development related field.
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Postgraduate degree in development related field preferred
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A minimum of 5 years working in livestock related rural
development and emergency projects
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Team leadership experience preferred.
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Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
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Knowledge of Agro-pastoral livelihoods is an added advantage.
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Working Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
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Excellent computer knowledge.
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Managerial and report writing skills
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application
letter and CV to: physical address or via email addresses given below or hand
delivered to VSFG Office in Hai Malakal area in Juba.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving
applications is 30th March 2012, on or before 16.00hrs.
Preference will be given to national staff. Considerations
will be made as applications are received due to the urgency of the assignment
VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org; juba@vsfg.org
