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: Technical Advisor to the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project (LESP)Duty Station: Juba, South SudanDeadline for Application: 11/11/2011Availability: ImmediatelyContextVSF
Belgium has been supporting the eradication of rinderpest from Southern
Sudan and the development of epidemio-surveillance systems since 2001.With
the advent of peace in 2005 and the establishment of the Ministry of
Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) in South Sudan, the LESP Southern
Sub-Project supported the final stages of rinderpest eradication and
building the capacity of MARF to establish an effective and sustainable
disease surveillance system and to develop policies on control of
priority livestock diseases, animal health service delivery and other
key livestock development issues.LESP is a 5 year European Union
(EU) funded project with a total budget of EURO 3,55 million and is
implemented in partnership with the Republic of South Sudan MARF.Role


Manage
the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project in close
co-ordination with MARF, Government of South Sudan, and ensure
objectives and targets are met.
Provide technical advice to MARF on all aspects of LESP.


Main Duties and Responsibilities


Responsible
for management of LESP funds and inputs, follow up of expenditure and
checking of financial reports in line with EU procedures and assist MARF
to plan for and report on the utilisation of LESP funds & inputs.
Responsible
for the timely submission of necessary reports and other documents to
the donor in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to prepare work
plans, budget amendments & narrative reports.
Support the
day-to-day implementation of project activities by MARF, working closely
with the MARF LESP Co-ordinator and other personnel designated to work
on the project.
Attend and act as secretary for LESP North-South
Steering Committee meetings and attend LESP Southern Sub-Project
Technical Committee meetings and working group meetings.
Manage the LESP project personnel; work plans, performance management, project meetings and recruitment
Assist
in the identification of short-term consultants to conduct studies and
training for the project. Manage and provide advice and support to
project consultants to ensure their missions are successful.
Advise
and support MARF to develop the epidemio-surveillance system for South
Sudan: organise and facilitate meetings and workshops, establishment of
animal health database, training of veterinarians and animal health
workers in epidemiosurveillance.
Support the improvement of veterinary diagnostic capacity.
Promote
good communication and information-sharing between MARF and other
stakeholders in the livestock sector; support and attend livestock
co-ordination meetings, support the preparation of newsletters and other
communication materials.
Support MARF policy development process for priority animal diseases.
Co-ordination
with other stakeholders in the livestock sector and other related
livestock projects that are being implemented in South Sudan.
Support the implementation of the LESP exit strategy
Promote and participate in knowledge management within VSF Belgium.


Essential or Minimum RequirementsEducation


Degree in Veterinary Medicine
Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline preferably in Veterinary Epidemiology


Knowledge and experience


At least 10 years of experience at programme management level in livestock development
Experience with Community based animal health and use of participatory methods
Experience in training, facilitation, coaching, capacity-building of local partners
Experience in working with multiple stakeholders
Experience in working with government
Experience of livestock disease surveillance
Experience of working with of pastoralist communities
Fluent in written and spoken English


Skills


Excellent managerial skills (planning, organizing, leading, controlling)
Excellent coordination skills
Strong communication skills
Good reporting skills,
Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
Good networking skills
Good negotiation skills
Good team builder
Computer literacy


Attitudes


Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
Display intercultural and gender sensitivity
Respect in dealing with others


Flexibility


Affinity for NGO work in general
Ability to cope with uncertain and difficult working and living environment.
Transparent and accountable
Willingness to travel


Desirable Requirements


Fluency in written and/or spoken Arabic an advantage.
Experience in South Sudan is an advantage

Please
send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail
(reference “LESP advisor”) on or before 11/11/2011 to
recruitment@vsfb.or.keThis vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. For more information: http://www.vsfbelgium.org