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 the Republic of Southern Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and
Ethiopia.
VSF Germany has signed an agreement
with the Canadian Government through Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Development (DFATD) in Partnership with VSF Canada as lead agency, and VSF
Suisse for the project (Strengthening Food Security and Livelihoods for
vulnerable people in South Sudan)
VSF Germany seeks to recruit
qualified and well experienced persons for the following positions to oversee
the implementation of the above food security grant in Gogrial West, Tonj North
and Gogrial East Counties of Warrap State, South Sudan.
These positions will be based in
warrap state with frequent travels to other locations of VSF G.
Agriculture Assistant
Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:
Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:
·
Ensure an effective planning,
implementing and monitoring as well as, reviewing and reporting
·
Provide technical support to the
teams at field level (Supervise and manage the work of field extension
workers/officers)
·
Development of a highly motivated
project team of field officers (extension) and support community networks on
FFS and general extension.
·
Support the identification,
verification and registration of all target beneficiaries in vegetable/
·
Conduct trainings for Extension
workers/officers and farmers on vegetable, crop and extension service
provision.
·
Work with the project manager
to facilitate the procurement of project inputs such as seed kits and
seedlings, and tool kits.
·
Facilitate the distribution of
project inputs (seed kits and seedlings, tool kits, improved chicken and
veterinary Kits) to identified farmers.
·
Produce comprehensive Tehnical
Activity and Narrative monthly progress Reports to Project Manager in line with
the project grant agreement in Coordination with Area manager.
·
Represent VSFG in all revelant
meeting, forums and consultantion with the project areas and county level as
assigned.
·
Maintain mature and proffessional
team work with his/her team
·
Perform any other duty as duly
assigned by the line manager and designate.
Person Requirements/qualifications
·
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in
Agriculture, Agribusiness or any other related .
·
Experience in Community Development
will be considered as an added advantage.
·
At least three years working
experience in Agricultural in an International Organization.
·
Preference will be given to those
with Knowledge and good understanding of the project area and local context or
working experience in South Sudan especially conflict prone areas within the
past 3 years.
·
Demonstrated technical experience in
humanitarian and development likelihood or emergency environments especially
those related to violence
·
Good analytical, report writing, and
presentation skills (in English), including the ability to present complex
issues clearly and concisely
·
Proficiency in English, Arabic added
Advantage
Veterinarian Assistant
Key responsibility areas include,
Key responsibility areas include,
·
Ensure an effective planning,
implementing and monitoring as well as, reviewing and reporting
·
Provide technical support to the
teams at field level (Supervise and manage the work of field livestock service
providers and CAHWs)
·
Development of a highly motivated
project team of field officers (Extension worker-livestock) and support
community networks especially animal health workers.
·
Support the identification, verification
and registration of all target beneficiaries in livestock, fisheries and
poultry production sectors.
·
Work with the project manager to
facilitate the procurement of project inputs such as general livestock
production kits like improved chicken items and veterinary Kits.
·
Facilitate the distribution of
project inputs (improved chicken/accessories and veterinary drugs) to
identified Livestock keepers.
·
In collaboration with the relevant
government ministry, facilitate new and refresher training of Community Animal
Health workers (CAHWS).
·
Provide Animal Health Extension
services such as Animal Treatments, Animal Vaccination campaigns and other
knowledge based extension service delivery
·
Produce comprehensive Tehnical
Activity and Narrative monthly progress Reports to Project Manager in line with
the project grant agreement in Coordination with Area manager.
·
Represent VSFG in all revelant
meeting, forums and consultantion with the project areas and county level as
assigned.
·
Maintain mature and proffessional
team work with his/her team
·
Perform any other duty as duly
assigned by the line manager and designate.
Person
Requirements/qualifications
·
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in
Veterinaries service, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health Production, any other
related discipline / field of specility.
·
Experience in Community
Development will be considered as an added advantage
·
At least 3 years working experience
in veterinary services in an International Organization
·
Preference will be given to those
with Knowledge and good understanding of the project area and local context or
working experience in South Sudan especially conflict prone areas within the
past 3 years.
·
Demonstrated technical experience in
humanitarian and development likelihood or emergency environments especially
those related to violence
·
Good analytical, report writing, and
presentation skills (in English), including the ability to present complex
issues clearly and concisely
·
Proficiency in English, Arabic added
Advantage
Finance and administration Officer
Key responsibilities under this position will include:
Key responsibilities under this position will include:
·
Provide financial, logistical &
administrative support to the projects
·
Implement donor financial regulation
in funds management at the field level.
·
Manage the Projects finance and
oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and
·
Organization’s policies are adhered
to.
·
Manage the project petty cash,
keeping records of all field financial transactions.
·
Submit monthly returns both hard
copies and soft copies to the Country office.
·
Prepare backups of financial
documents both hard and soft copies
·
Support preparation of cash
forecasts, requests and submission to regional office to ensure flawless cash
flow.
·
Assist in monitoring of expense
levels to avoid over expenditure posting errors
·
Support Program Managers and field
staff in drafting budgets, preparing field documentation and submission of
field returns.
·
Manage contracts with third parties
and supervise services rendered to the projects.
·
Ensure stock cards, asset lists and
project inputs are accurately recorded
·
Support Project Manager in the
management of administrative staff at the project location.
·
Ensure staffs deployed to the field
are well inducted.
·
Supervise junior camp staff as
appropriate.
·
Undertake any other duties assigned
to you by your supervisors
Qualifications, Experience,
Attributes & Skills required:-
·
University degree in
Finance/Commerce/Accounting or Business studies
·
Proficiency in Microsoft office
computer I.e. Excel, word etc.
·
3 years minimum work experience in
finance.
·
Experience in a humanitarian or other
International NGO
·
Understanding of international donor
regulations desirable.
·
Knowledge of EU and DFATD rules &
regulations shall be an added advantage.
·
Previous field experience is
desirable
·
Good communication both oral & written.
·
A team player with good
organizational skills.
·
Knowledge of Navision will be an
added advantage.
Micro Finance Officer
Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:
Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:
·
Ensure an effective planning,
implementing and monitoring as well as, reviewing and reporting
·
Provide technical support to the
teams at field level (Supervise and manage the work of micro-finance field
extension workers/officers/Animators)
·
Development of a highly motivated
project team of field officers (Self saving technicians) and support community
networks on Self Saving groups and Value chain actors.
·
Support the identification,
verification and registration of all target beneficiaries in vegetable/
·
Conduct trainings for Extension
workers/Micro-finance technicians and farmers on self saving group concepts.
·
Work with the project manager
to facilitate the procurement of project inputs such as self saving kits.
·
Produce comprehensive Technical
Activity and Narrative monthly progress Reports to Project Manager in line with
the project grant agreement in Coordination with Area manager.
·
Represent VSFG in all revelant
meeting, forums and consultantion with the project areas and county level as
assigned.
·
Maintain mature and proffessional
team work with her/his team
·
Perform any other duty as duly
assigned by the line manager and designate.
Person
Requirements/qualifications
·
Bachelor Degree or Diploma in
Commerce/Economics, Agribusiness or any other related discipline.
·
Experience in Community Development
will be considered as an added advantage
·
At least three years working
experience in Agricultural/micro-finance in the rural South Sudan setting as
well as experience with International Organization experience as added
advantage.
·
Preference will be given to those
with Knowledge and good understanding of the project area and local context or
working experience in South Sudan especially conflict prone areas for the
past 3 years.
·
Demonstrated technical experience in
humanitarian and development likelihood or emergency environments.
·
Good analytical, report writing, and
presentation skills (in English), including the ability to present complex
issues clearly and concisely
·
Proficiency in English, Arabic added
Advantage
How to Apply:
Application Procedures:
Application Procedures:
Interested and qualified candidates
should submit an application letter and CV plus 3 names of referees (one of
them being their immediate supervisor) with their full contacts to the email
addresses provided above.
Indicate the job Title for the
position applied for in the Subject line or envelope.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving
applications is Thursday, 5th November 2015, before 12:00 am midnight.