NGO Jobs in Marsabit, Northern Kenya - VSF Germany


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, Northern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, 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.
 
We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Officer - Natural Resource Management to support the implementation of RAPID II Project in Marsabit, Northern Kenya, with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. 

This position is field based. 

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, Community Stakeholders & Partner organizations.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the natural resource management and disaster risk reduction related activities.
  • Regularly monitor activities and report progress to the Senior Programs Officer.
  • He/She will be required to identify & provide training for the community user groups including rangeland user groups, peace committees among other community institutions dealing with natural resource management and disaster risk reduction interventions.
  • Participate in project coordination meetings representing VSF Germany at district and county level forums as required.
  • Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies.
  • Steer the development and presentation of community drought preparedness plans with relevant groups i.e. Peace Committees, Water User Committees and Resource Planning Committees among other laid structures.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
  • University Degree in Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science from accredited university.
  • Advance Diploma in Disaster Management will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years working in Livelihoods programming and Project support.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
  • Excellent computer knowledge and report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of current policy on Natural resource and environment management.
  • Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
  • Working knowledge of ECHO rules & regulations shall be an advantage.

We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Officer-Livelihood & Resilience to support the implementation of RAPID II Project in Lokichoggio, Northern Kenya, with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. 

This position is field based. 

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, Community stakeholders & Partner organizations.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the Livelihood and resilience related activities.
  • Regularly monitor activities and report progress to the Field coordinator.
  • He/She will be required to identify & provide training for the community user groups including Rangeland user groups, Livestock Marketing Association (LMAs), Peace committee among other community institutions dealing with livelihoods and food security interventions.
  • 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 District Livestock and Production Officer (DLPO) and District Agricultural Officer(DAO) among other Key Government line ministries.
  • Participate in project thematic coordination meetings representing VSF Germany.
  • Through consultations with the Field Coordinator, develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the respective component.
  • Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies.
  • Steer the development and presentation of community drought preparedness plans with relevant groups e.g. Peace committees, water user committees, resource planning committees etc.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
  • University Degree in Agriculture / Economics / Agronomy / agribusiness / Marketing and Development Studies.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years working in Livelihoods programming and Project support.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
  • Excellent computer knowledge.
  • Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
  • Working knowledge of ECHO rules & regulations shall be an advantage.

We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Wash Technician to support the implementation of RAPID II Project in Marsabit, Northern Kenya, with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. This position is field based. 

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, Community Stakeholders & Partner organizations.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support and supervision including concept formulation, technical design and monitoring & evaluation of WASH projects.
  • Under the leadership of the WASH Manager, provide technical guidance to VSF-Germany technical staff and partners on WASH interventions as well as assist staff working under him/her in creating linkages and enhancing synergies with other VSF-Germany programs.
  • Conduct needs assessments, technical feasibility studies, prepare detailed engineering designs, BOQs, and assess & identify areas of expansion.
  • Together with other project staff conduct/facilitate trainings in hygiene promotion, community reflection meetings and stakeholders meetings.
  • Organize and conduct WASH trainings and capacity building of staff under him/her and community members.
  • Assist in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems and development of communication materials and strategies.
  • Develop proposals, work plans, budgets and compile program reports and represent VSF-Germany at various WASH forums.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
  • Holder of BSc Civil Engineering/Water and Environmental Engineering/Public Health or equivalent from a reputable institution.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years working experience and practical knowledge in design of community based WASH programs in an NGO setting.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
  • Excellent computer skills with hands on planning and designing software.
  • Excellent managerial and report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
  • Working knowledge of ECHO rules & regulations shall be an advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus names of 3 professional referees to postal address or via email address given above. 

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date for receiving applications is 28th October, 2012 on or before 1700hrs. 

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.