Veterinary Doctor for Livestock Project in East Pokot, Kenya

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future.

ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.

ACTED Kenya is looking for a self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the following post:
Veterinary Doctor for Livestock Project in East Pokot, Kenya

Based in Churo, East Pokot, the Veterinary Doctor will bear the following main responsibilities:
Program Support and Implementation:

Undertake the elaboration of work-plans and timelines
Ensure projects are conducted according to pre-set work-plans including coordination with Logistics, Finance, AME
Implement de-worming campaign for 15 000 livestock
Undertake training of 14 Community Animal Health Workers and Rehabilitation of the Livestock Market-Place in Amaya.
Oversee work of junior staff members
Prepare weekly reports outlining activities and problems
Attend coordination meetings based in Chemolingot or elsewhere as needed and circulate minutes to relevant staff
Maintain and oversee updating of relevant ACTED project files and documentation.
Required Skills:

Minimum 3 years experience with NGO/INGO in livestock related projects
University degree or higher diploma in veterinary health.
Strong communication skills and previous managerial experience
Excellent computer skills including Excel
Fluent English and Kiswahili, Pokot language an added advantage.
Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
All applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae,three referees and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs @ acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 16th April 2010.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Project Officer Job Vacancy: Veterinaires Sans Frontiers (VSF) Suisse

VSF Suisse is an International NGO supporting humanitarian and development interventions in the region mainly in Southern Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia.

VSF Suisse focus is on the alleviation of hunger, poverty, diseases and suffering of people in whose cultures and livelihoods livestock play a major role.

VSF-Suisse seeks to fill the position below for its USAID funded “Enhanced Livelihood in the Mandera Triangle ELMT” working in Gedo and Lower Juba Regions of Somalia.

The position is based in Afmadow with sojourns to Gedo region, Somalia and candidate should be willing to reside and work under basic living conditions.

1. Project Officer (1 Position)

Key Responsibilities:-
Define the scope and context of alternative livelihoods activities that specifically address the needs of communities in Lower Juba especially with women/women groups;
Develop a foundation for best practice in the design, implementation and development of alternative livelihoods activities among the women/women groups;
Conduct activity specific training for selected beneficiary groups/individuals on alternative livelihood activities among the women/women groups;
Provide support in the organization of practical field days on value addition/alternative livelihood activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders;
In liaison with technical staff, design and implement data collection and analysis procedures on alternative livelihoods activities for both evaluation and monitoring;
Create awareness, motivation and linkages to consumers on alternative livelihood products.
Creation of linkages for existing market structures.
Carry out pilot projects on alternative livelihoods activities (milk, meat, other livestock products, processing, storage and marketing) among the women/women groups.
Facilitate business trainings among the women groups.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills required
University degree in Social Science or Development Studies
Interested in livestock related Rural Development Projects
Excellent computer skills.

At least 3 years experience of working with Pastoral Communities.

Willingness to stay in remote areas

Knowledge of the Somali Eco-System and language is added advantage
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV indicating their Email or telephone contacts, their current remuneration as well names & contacts of 3 referees to the Human Resource Manager through the above postal address or email address.

The last date of receiving applications shall be Monday, 15th June 2009.

Women candidates are encouraged to applyNote that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
VSF Suisse Regional Office NairobiOle Kejuado Road,
P. O. Box 25656-00603,
Nairobi, Kenya.E mail: recruitment @ vsfsuisse.org

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Veterinary Research Officer II - 8 Posts

Job Title : Veterinary Research Officer II - 8 Posts

Source : Daily News, May 11, 2009

Requirements : Must be holders of degree in veterinary science from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) or any other University recognized by the Government

Job Description :To study and manage research systems on animal health and diseases

Full Address : Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries, P.O. Box 9152, Dar es Salaam
Closing Date : 19/May/2009

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