Assistant Storekeeper Job - Veterinary Company

Due to first and sustainable growth our client, a leading veterinary company with retail outlet requires a suitable candidates to fill in the following position

Assistant Storekeeper

Job Duties
• Unloads materials from trucks by hand or with hand operated or motorized equipment.
• Inspects items, as to quality and quantity, against freight documents.
• Opens, timestamps, separates, and distributes incoming mail in a mail/stores room.
• Counts, weighs, and measures goods received or issued.
• Unpacks incoming goods and wraps and packs outgoing goods.
• Stocks materials according to a prescribed inventory system.
• Dispenses items and posts amounts of items to inventory control cards or automated systems.
• May enter data and edit stock orders in a computerized inventory system, if available.
• Operates hand equipment such as hand trucks and dollies to transport stock.
• May operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or other material handling equipment to facilitate the movement of materials.
• Participates in physical inventories by counting stock.
• May assist in training lower-level workers.
• Performs related work appropriate to the classification as assigned.
• Cleans and lubricates equipment as needed.
• Determines stock/insert materials needed.
• Advises on procurement of products.
• Does procurement of products for clients and for stores.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Certificate in animal health
• 6 months – 1 year experience in storekeeping
• Knowledge of established material handling procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
• Knowledge of the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Ability to operate machines and related equipment to produce the desired results.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to machines.
• Ability to operate and enter information in a computerized inventory system, if available.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

To apply for this position send your CV to recruitment@workforceassociates.net on or before 28th February 2011

ACTED Program / Base Manager Job in Kapenguria

Department: Programming

Position: Program/Base Manager

Contract duration: 8 months

Location: Kapenguria, Greater WestPokotDistrict (Kenya)

Starting Date: March 2011

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization created in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to non-discrimination and transparency principles.

ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations worldwide and to accompany them in the construction of a better future.The programmes implemented by ACTED in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America/Caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of the populations affected by wars, natural catastrophes and/or economical and social crises.

Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.

II. Background to the Position

ACTED is about to launch an emergency response to the minimize the potential effects of La Niña in West, Central and North Pokot. This project includes extensive destocking and deworming of animals, cash transfers and rehabilitation of communal water facilities.

ACTED believes that these activities will allowvulnerable communities’ to respond efficiently to the currently forecasted drought spell.

III. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Area Coordinator, the Program/Base Manager will:
• To provide overall coordination and management of the project implementation process.
• Together with ACTED’s Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) develop project implementation plans and reports according to approved ACTED and donor standards.
• To coordinate with thefield team and AMEU to prepare project monitoring and evaluation plans.
• To set up, plan, supervise and monitor the project to ensure the successful implementation of all project activities, the generation of planned outputs and attainment of key project objectives.
• To manage and coordinate a team of Community Mobilizers, Technical staff and CFW supervisors.
• To carry out regular field visits to all project sites to verify project progress, technically assess activities, the efficiency of resources used and, importantly, to ensure compliance to all ACTED policies and procedures.
• To budget and monitor project expenditures to ensure they are in line with ACTED and donor requirements;
• To coordinate, with ACTED’s logistics and finance departments, the procurement and delivery of supplies, equipment, tools, materials, etc.
• To initiate, develop and maintain relationships with other actors and stakeholders of the Project, inclusive of local authorities.
• To organize and attend internal and external coordination meetings
• To coordinate regularly with ACTED’s Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) to assess project activities, documentand implement lessons learned during the implementation of the project.
• To ensure that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed on time and is of a high standard.
• Bi-weekly reporting;
• Liaise with Reporting Department so as to deliver timely reports to the lead agency/donor.
• To establish and maintain a good relationship with the community, relevant Ministries and local authorities.
• To establish strong links with other livestock agencies working in the projects field locations and with FAO.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the Area Coordinator.

IV. Qualifications Required
• Minimum Bachelor degree in community development, agriculture, production, livestock or preferably veterinarian science;
• At least 5 years practical work experience with (agro-) pastoralists on animal health, production and/or agriculture;
• Strong organizational, supervisory and writing skills;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
• Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
• Pokot language skills an added advantage;
• Previous experience in Program Management position a must;
• Applicants who have themselves a pastoralist background will be preferred.

V. Application Procedure

Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV, cover letter (ONLY) and telephone numbers of professional referees to kapenguria.finance@acted.org or the address below or you can deliver it Box 585, Kapenguria, West Pokot. The size of the e-mail must not exceed 1MB.

Application deadline is 23/02/2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date, would any suitable candidate be found.

ACTED Uganda/Kenya,
Area Finance Administration officer,
P.O Box 585, Kapenguria

VSF Belgium Assistant Project Manager Job in Garissa

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager – Garissa

Duty Station: Garissa, Kenya

Duration: 9 Months (Renewable)

Availability: Immediately

Role

The Assistant Project Manager will oversee, lead and manage the field operations of the emergency team in Garissa.

He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the various stakeholders, monitoring, and ensuring that the project meets its objectives.

He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Garissa based projects

Main responsibilities of

Program management and development
• Project programming, implementation and direct management in line with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Co-ordinate and manage the projects in Garissa by providing technical and strategic leadership
• Identify and develop project proposals based on the needs of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• Ensure project implementation progress is in line with the activity work plan.
• Ensure that donor regulations are adhered to and that VSF Belgium administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
• Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and links.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the project
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
• Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific Districts
• Expert agencies and build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian Intervention as required.

Staff management and development
• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Garissa Program.
• Work with the Garissa team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.
Representation of VSFB
• Development of relationships with Government representatives, in Garissa and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in various project forum and networking levels in the target districts of operations.
Financial Management
• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting and proposal amendments as per donor regulations
• Facilitation of visits by monitoring teams
• Co-financing

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education
• University degree in a development related field, (a degree in Veterinary science or animal science would be an advantage but is not essential)
• Post graduate training in either Pastoralism and ASALs policy, Development studies, community development,
Knowledge and experience
• At least 5 years experience in project development and management.
• Should have held a senior position in project management at least to senior project officer level for a minimum of 3 years
• Good knowledge and working experience on an EC/ECHO/OFAD project is desirable
• Dynamics of community engagement and participatory methods and monitoring field operations
• Ability to operationalise project logical frameworks
• Management of project budgets
• Experience working in the Arid Lands of North Eastern Kenya is desirable
Skills
• Computer literacy with very good MS Excel, Word and Power point
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local language
• Excellent management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders including civil authorities, donors and project partners
Attitudes
• Team player
• Accuracy and attentive to detail
• Flexible
• Display of intercultural sensitivity
• Respect in dealing with others
• Willingness to travel (frequent visits to the field locations and the Regional Office Nairobi)
Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references (one must be your current employer) by e-mail (reference “APM Garissa”) on or before 28th February 2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.

Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.

Qualified Internal candidates will be given preference.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

VSF Germany Project Manager Job

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.

In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

Location: Turkana & Marsabit in Northern Kenya

The Project:

VSF G is preparing to implement the La Nina project in Turkana & Marsabit in Northern Kenya. The project intends to mitigate the impact of drought on vulnerable people in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya.

The vast majority of the people within the area are pastoralist, whose livelihood depends on livestock. With the increase in the frequency of severe droughts, the communities find it more challenging to retain their main Source of livelihood, hence decreasing livestock assets to unsustainable levels and forcing thousands to depend on food aid or search for other means of income.

This project is an intervention for pastoralist, with opportunities to market their livestock and develop linkages between the communities and traders in the region. Similarly the project will endeavor to develop livestock marketing trade patterns.

On the other hand the livestock off take is mainly to safeguard the survival of fewer animals but with high value for breeding. In realizing the project objective, VSF G is working together with VSF Suisse, VSF Belgium, Oxfam, Acted-Kenya & Uganda in implementing similar activities in Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Baringo & Pokot.

We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Manager to support the implementation of the project. The Project Manager’s position is field based with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other partner organizations & the Head of Programmes.

Key responsibilities:
• The incumbent will be responsible for the project implementation.
• Ensure the project implementation progress is in line with the activity work plan.
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Project Coordinator
• Ensure that donor regulations are adhered too and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
• Manage the project budget ensuring strict monitoring on all expenditure.
• Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and links.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the project.
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
• Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific Expert agencies and build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian Intervention as required.
• Represent VSFG in various project forum and networking levels.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
• University Degree in Social Sciences/Animal Science or Development related field.
• Postgraduate degree in development related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years experience in development work.
• Team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities
• Excellent computer knowledge, managerial and report writing skills
• Knowledge of Pastoral market access issues in the region
• Working knowledge of ECHO rules and regulations.
How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to:

postal address :

VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya

or to email: admin_hr@vsfg.org

Indicate on the subject the Job Title applicable.

Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis alongside internal candidates

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date: 10 Feb 2011

VSF Suisse Field Veterinarian and Livestock Technician Jobs

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 following positions for its Projects being implemented in North Eastern Province of Kenya in Wajir and Mandera County and in Eastern Province in Isiolo County.

The positions are field based (remote) and candidates should be willing to reside and work under basic living conditions.

1. Field Veterinarian
3 Position

Key Responsibilities:-
• Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for Livestock Management in the Project;
• Assist the PM in training beneficiaries in intensive husbandry practices, fodder production and improved Milk and Meat hygiene
• Frequently visit “producer” households, train and monitor them
• Establishment of data base and collection of livestock productivity data from beneficiary herds.
• Establishment of baseline database for market data (milk, meat, fodder among others).
• Achieve Project Objectives and report on indicators.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required
• University degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Only those who graduated in 2009 or 2010 are eligible.
• MUST be registered by KVB.
• Interested in livestock related Rural Development Projects
• Excellent computer skills.
• Interested in getting experience of working with Pastoral Communities.
• Willingness to stay in remote areas
• Knowledge and experience of working with Pastoral Communities added advantage
• Ability to communicate in the Vernacular Languages of the project Area an added advantage.

2. Livestock Technician
2 Position

Key Responsibilities:-
• This position reports to the Program Manager
• The incumbent will be responsible in assessing and maintaining the milk and meat market chain
• Train beneficiaries in improved milk and meat hygiene practices and improved husbandry practices
• Train beneficiaries in Animal Production production
• Carry out monitoring of key activities in all three locations
• Support Field Vet in the establishment of data base and collection of livestock productivity data from beneficiary herds.
• Support Field Vet in establishment of baseline database for market data (milk, meat, fodder among others).

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required
• University degree in Animal production or Food Science or other relevant field.
• Only those who graduated in 2009 or 2010 are eligible.
• Experience in the implementation of Rural Development Projects.
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Computer literate
• Knowledge and experience of working with Pastoral Communities added advantage
• Ability to communicate in the Vernacular Languages of the project Area an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV indicating their Email or telephone contacts as well names & contacts of 3 referees to the Human Resource Coordinator through the above postal address or email address.

Veterinaires Sans Frontieres – Suisse
Olekejuado Road
P.O. Box 25656
Nairobi 00603
Kenya

Tel: +254-20-4343441
Fax: +254-20-4343442

Email: regofficenbi@vsfsuisse.org

The last date of receiving applications shall be Friday, 4th February 2010.

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Lutheran World Federation Animal Health Project Officer Job in Kakuma

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.

1. 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.

The main responsibilities include;
• Conduct training for community health workers on animal health diseases and disease identification.
• Strengthen existing community based disease surveillance structures and link them to Government of Kenya Veterinary and Department.
• To work closely with the veterinary department to facilitate deworming and vaccination of livestock against common diseases like PPR and CCPP among others
• Conduct training for livestock marketing groups on drug supply chain management.
• Provide support and advice to existing and new drug stores at the community level and link them up with Community Health Workers Associations.
• 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.
• To be a member of the Kakuma/Turkana Project Management Team.
• Together with the Project coordinator supervise and report on all livestock activities in the project area.

Professional Qualifications
• A minimum of a diploma or a degree in animal health/ veterinary medicine from a recognized institution.

Experience and competencies
• At least 3 years experience with animal health issues in a pastoralist set up is required.
• Demonstrable understanding of the dynamics of pastoralist livelihoods, peace building and conflict resolution, preferably gained within an international NGO.
• Practical experience in community participation processes, proposals and reports writing.
• Excellent Computer skills, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

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 28 January 2011:

C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Or e-mail to: hr@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ILRI Site Coordinators – Consultants Jobs in Uganda

Location: Mbale, Masaka and Wakisu (“Bubusi”), Uganda

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.

ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI is seeking to recruit 3 site coordinators (1 person per site) for a new project on dairy cattle genetics in East Africa to oversee and conduct data collection at farm and community levels.

The project aims at identifying appropriate genotypes for smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya and Uganda, and best mechanisms for their delivery. Data will be collected at different levels (community, farm and animal) and at different points of time as animals will be monitored over an 18-month period.

The site coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all project activities at site level.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist project team identify and select farms and cows to be included in the project and study;
• Supervise baseline survey data collection, and data entry by the survey enumerators;
• Collect and enter monitoring data from about 150 households in each site;
• Organize and lead community focus group discussions and provide feedback to farmers.

Key Requirements
• Degree in veterinary medicine/ animal science or related field
• Excellent understanding of smallholders dairy systems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Access, email)
• Attention to details
• Experience working in a team
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Resident within or nearby project sites (or ready to live there)
• Available full time for the next 18 months

Project sites: These are 3 positions to be based in Mbale, Masaka and Wakisu (“Bubusi”)

Applications:

Applicants should send a cover letter stating preferred site, curriculum vitae, expected monthly consultancy fee and the names and addresses (including telephone, and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 15 January 2011.

The position title and reference “SITE COORDINATORS – CONSULTANTS” should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email applications.

Only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

These positions are open to Ugandan nationals only.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Laikipia Ranch Cattle Manager Job

A Laikipia ranch requires a Cattle Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for 2000 head of cattle.

Successful candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
• 45yrs or less
• Experience is essential and references will be checked
• Must be computer literate.
Please apply with detailed CV to:

Cattle Manager,
P.O. Box 174,
Nanyuki.