Project Officer (Animal Health)Job in Kakuma Refugee Camp - Lutheran World Federation

The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

Project Officer - Animal Health

The Project Officer- Animal Health shall be responsible to and report directly to the Project Coordinator – Host Community or designate for the carrying out of his/her duties.

The purpose of the position is to provide community based animal health services and the supervision of livestock-related projects in the Turkana region.

Duties & responsibilities will include among others;

Conduct training for community health workers on animal health diseases and disease identification.Conduct training for livestock marketing groups on drug supply chain management, entrepreneurship skills among others.Strengthen existing community based diseases surveillance structures and link them to Government of Kenya Veterinary Department.Maintain close collaboration with District Veterinary officer , Livestock officer and Local administrationPrepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual, reports for the animal health unit based on actual field activities.To work closely with Community Development facilitators and supervise their activities in realizing timely planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities.Work closely with the Project coordinator to formulate and develop needs based proposals and strategies.A Degree in animal health from a recognized university is the preferred qualification.
A diploma in a related discipline would also be considered.Proven training in project development and implementation.Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.At least 3 years of progressive experience in development or humanitarian program.
Experience gained working in a pastoralist set up will be an added advantage.Experience in peace activities will be an added advantageStrong analytical, and documentation skills in project management.Experience in proposal and report writing.Understanding of pastoralists’ livelihood will be an advantage.High level of integrity, commitments and professional responsibility.Strong inter-personal and team building skills.Ability to tolerate cultural, education and religious diversity in the work place.Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current / former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 3 August 2011:

C/o Human Resources Officer,
P O Box 48 Kakuma
Or e-mail to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org

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