NGO JOBS

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 30 Jan 2014

Purpose of the Position:
ActionAid is seeking a project officer to be engaged by one of its implementing partners. the officer will be required to ensure that the project is effectively and efficiently planned and implemented to achieve project goals and objectives. The position holder will be required to provide strong technical support and leadership in planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all livestock based programming in the field.

Key Responsibilities
• Leads in the overall implementation and monitoring of all funded livestock related activities in Mbire district
• Mobilizes communities at the village level to participate in livestock activities.
• Monitors closely the performance of community based animal health workers supported by LGDA and ensure that they are effectively engaged in their roles
• Collects and reports on livestock based information at the village level and prepares reports for planning and program development
• Prepares monthly activity reports, reports on field trips, monitoring visits and assessments on the assigned program area and submits to the relevant line manager
• Keeps accurate records of reports on community animal health workers and provides feedback on their training and support needs
• Identifies and documents best practices in animal husbandry in order to improve the quality of programs implemented, key studies, success stories and such other information of interest
• Ensures communities and local authorities are well aware of all programs and fully participate in the implementation and monitoring of activities.
• Leads in collection, analysis and reporting of important livestock information and trends in the field to improve the quality of programs
• Creates and sustains linkages and good working relationships with other local and international actors involved in livestock programming to enhance coordination and sharing of experiences and best practices

Qualifications:
? A bachelor’s degree in animal science, veterinary studies or other closely related field. (Candidates with a requisite diploma in animal health science coupled with at least 5 years relevant experience in implementing livestock programs will also be considered)

Experience:
? Experience in livestock value chain development and marketing will be a distinct advantage.
? Three (3) years relevant experience in general areas of animal health and production

Other requirements and competences
? Proven ability to undertake community development work and institutional development in animal health, animal production and marketing
? Demonstrated experience in community mobilisation and training & ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations
? Familiar with the development and operationalization of the livestock auction system
? Knowledge and understanding of capacity building in animal health, production and marketing
? Understanding of how to link program and policy/campaigns work
? Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes and the ability to collate and analyse data
? Ability to communicate effectively verbally and good written English and local languages relevant in areas of work
? Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, EXCEL spread-sheets, email etc.

How to apply:

Applications: To apply, please submit a detailed CV and motivation letter to our offices at 16 York Avenue, Newlands, Harare to the attention of Human Resources. Please ensure that the envelope is clearly labeled MBIRE PROJECT OFFICER. Alternatively, applications may be sent by email to jobs.zimbabwe@actionaid.org .

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst all applications received will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply

We regret that although we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates.

Organization: AFC Consultants International
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 11 Sep 2013

The objective of this transition project is to transfer organizational and individual functional capacity from externally funded programmes to the MAIL formal organizational structure. To accomplish this requires close coordination with a wide range of stakeholders, internal to MAIL’s technical and administrative structures (e.g., Human Resources, Finance) and other international donors supporting MAIL’s transition efforts. The project will focus on supporting the transition process of integrating the five EU-funded programmes into MAIL’s institutional organization, specifically:

Assisting MAIL’s Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs Directorate assume policy and programme, technical, and administrative responsibilities of the EU-funded programmesCoordinating transition activities specific to the EU-funded agriculture programmes with MAIL and other donors,
Assuring the regularity of all the transition programme in MAIL, and
Advising the EU Delegation on specific technical matters related to structuring their budget support post-transition.

The structure and functioning of project management unit which will be in a position to assume the above-mentioned responsibilities should be proposed as an introduction to the expertise mobilized. This structure illustrated by an organigramme will take into consideration i) the external staff related to the five EU-funded agricultural programmes expected to be absorbed by the Project and than progressively transitioned to the MAIL Taskheel and ii) the expected need for National and International Technical Assistance. While the overall requirement for national and international expertise is left to the appreciation of the contractor, the following expertises is considered by the contracting authority and the Beneficiary (MAIL) as essential.

The Livestock and Veterinary Services expert will be responsible for facilitating the operational transition as per MAIL reform of the EU-funded AHDP project. The expert will provide support to MAIL for the strengthening of the MAIL General Directorate for Animal Health and for the development of a proper Public/Private Partnership to improve the quality and quantity of veterinarian services delivered to the Afghan livestock owners.

Qualifications and skills

The expert will be a Livestock and Veterinary expert with a university degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised university / institute, or equivalent.The expert should be fluent in English (written and spoken).

General professional experience

At least 10 years working experience with a minimum of 5 years in the design, implementation and management of Livestock Development Projects, or Rural Development Projects with a strong Animal Health component, in at least 3 different developing countries, with at least one experience in Fragile States. This should include at least 3 years general experience in delivering public and private veterinary services.

Specific professional experience
The expert should have:
Proven experience in sector reform, restructuration, change of management, policy and strategy planning processes and the set-up of state veterinary services and institutions in developing countries (within the frame of one project at least);
Very good experience in the privatisation of veterinary services and the development and management of sanitary mandate contracts, private institutions' strengthening and rural advisory (within the frame of one project at least);
Familiar with veterinary public-private contracting schemes (public functions taken over by the private sector), governmental roles and responsibilities, functioning of a national epidemio-surveillance network, Veterinary Associations' development etc. – the expert should have been involved in at least one project when several of the above components were addressed;
Experienced in designing, organising and helping to conduct training exercises for governmental veterinary officers and managers in developing countries, veterinary trainers and personnel, and in reviewing veterinary training curricula (has been involved in at least one development project having involved either a substantial veterinary training component or the re-organization of veterinary curricula at Veterinary Faculty);
Experience of leading a team at least during two years on a project;
He/she should demonstrate excellent communication and facilitation skills, with highly desirable (above working experience with extensive training / components), as well as training, capacity building and interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate and build consensus;Experience in Afghanistan or Central-Asia countries would be an advantage;
Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashtu would be an advantage.

Start / Duration:
The intended start date is 1 November 2013 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.

How to apply:

Contact:

If you are interested to cooperate with AFC in this tender, please send you most recent CV to:Barbara.Braun@afci.de

Thank you