NGO Jobs in Kenya:ICRC Field Officers

ICRC Economic Security Field Veterinarian Officers Jobs

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent

organization with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC Somalia delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and motivated person to fill the position of:

Economic Security Field Veterinarian Officers
Garowe & Mogadishu
2 Positions

The Field Veterinary Officer implements the Animal Health Program in Somalia in line with the delegation’s strategy as outlined in the planning for results and according to the framework established by his superiors.

His/her main role is to carry out assessment, select project beneficiaries, monitor and follow up, report and guide the delegation on livestock sector issues.
He also supports the other Economic Security programmes as required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carries out assessment, in relation to Livestock programs in the area of responsibility in close consultation with Livestock Specialist,
• Produces assessment reports for the institutional consumption and recommends way forward,
• Implements the livestock activities in the area of responsibility,
• Conduct post implementation monitoring using standard checklists and assessment forms as per the guidelines of livestock specialist,
• Prepare regular monthly progress reports on the programmes under his responsibility as well as ad hoc reports such as assessment and monitoring reports, project review/evaluation reports etc. and contribute to the weekly operational reports,
• Regularly conducts surveillance on animal diseases, migration patters and routes, and climatic conditions and reports any events to the livestock specialist,
• Collects information on the programs of other organisations that are working in the livestock sector,
• Maintains the record and manages the veterinary products in various locations, ensures quality storage and hand over to relevant bodies (CAHWs, Associations, Ministries etc).

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

• University degree in Veterinary science,
• Good knowledge of the socio-political environment of the Somalia, pastoralist system and livelihoods of Somali communities,
• Readiness to spend more than 75% of the time in the field,
• Fluent in English and Somali,
• Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environment,
• Ability to write project proposals, monitoring and assessment reports,
• Good computer skills,
• Additional vocational training in a humanitarian area and socio-economic development,
• Minimum 4 years’ work experience in a similar field,
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resource Department of Somalia Delegation on the below mentioned address, before 22nd May 2015.
Indicate the position title on the subject line.

International Committee of the Red Cross
Somalia Delegation
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi
00200 – Kenya

E-mail address: sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.