Food Security Officer-VSF Germany

Job Description

Gross Salary:	900 USD and subjected to all statutory deductions
Supervisor:	Project Manager
Duty Station:	White Nile State- Kosti with frequent travel to the localities within the Sate
Duration:	12 Months subject to renewal based on performance and Fund availability
Closing Date:	17 Dec 2023

Vétérinaires Sans Frontières – Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety, VSFG works towards food security and strengthens the livelihoods of pastoralist communities. VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia. VSF Germany has been registered and licensed in Sudan by the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) since 2010 and renews its license every year. 

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified person to fill the following position according to its job description and specifications. Women are highly encouraged to apply. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Engages primarily in the implementation of livestock /livelihood component of the emergency project by project design, implementation planning, and other interim plans; 
• Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders;
• Ensures that each project component of the project is interlinked and comprehensively covered;
• Provides technical assistance and support to other team members of the project.
• Makes sure that project activities are performed in line with the work plan;
• Participates in project activity and budget planning
• project implementation, monitoring, follow-up and evaluation at the field level
• Ensures that summary of community meetings, seminars or workshops facilitated and or attended by project staff is well documented and shared with others;
• Together with the Project Coordinator/Project Manager, compiles monthly, quarterly, midterm, and annual reports for government, Donors, and other partners;
• Together with the Project Coordinator Project Manager, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share with concerned stakeholders 
• In close consultation with the project coordinator /Project Manager, liaises with relevant government institutions, counterparts, INGO, and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities; 
• Establishes an effective working relationship with government, non-governmental and community-based organizations;   
• Work cordially with local partners, authorities, and leaders in reaching the beneficiaries.
• Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical areas and related issues;
• Facilitates training, workshops, experience sharing visits, etc that are related to the needs of target beneficiaries and government line departments
• Responsible for liaising with key national partners and facilitating necessary links with beneficiaries.
• Assists in identifying needs and gaps in the project and finding ways to address them.
• Assists in identifying and building the capacities of existing community structures.
• Assists beneficiaries in how and where to market their products.
• Assists in proposal writing and designing and preparation of the operational annual plans.
• Prepares and submits monthly progress reports or any other specific reports as requested.
• Works to document and share project experiences and learned lessons.
• Any other duties as requested by the Project Manager

Minimum Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:

Job Requirement:

• University Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science and Production, Veterinary Medicine or Development, or any related field, a Master’s Degree is a plus with a sound understanding of INGO operations and management. 
• At least 3 years of experience as a project /Program officer
• Experience in implementing and developing systems and processes for participatory monitoring, reporting & evaluation, program reviews & assessments 
• Program cycle management and quality assurance.

Skills& Competencies

• Good knowledge in the Socio-economic context
• Good monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Good reporting and proposal writing skills
• Good knowledge of project cycle.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• High level of computer literacy including high level of Microsoft Word and Excel skills. 
• A proven team player with the ability to plan my work, manage competing 
• Priorities and work under pressure when required
• Clearly state your contact address and telephone number
• Only short-listed will be contacted
• Closing date is Thursday 17th December 2023

How to Apply

• Applicants are requested to submit applications and CVs and non-returnable photocopies of certificates to be addressed to: the Labor office, Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), White Nile State –Kosti also  Copies of an application to be submitted to  [email protected] 
• Women are encouraged to apply for this position