Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany
Plot No 38, Block 39, Hai Malakal Residential Area
Email: juba@vsfg.org: Tel 0928775445
Juba, Republic of South Sudan
Terms of Reference; Project Officer – Veterinarian
Warrap State – South Sudan
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany (VSF-G) is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. VSF-G supports in animal health, livestock related agriculture, marketing, food safety, drought responses and mitigation, capacity development of communities and governmental institutions, peace and conflict resolution with the ultimate aim of food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. In the region VSF Germany implements activities in the Republic of South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
VSF Germany has been supporting pastoral livelihoods in South Sudan since 1997 working with communities in Upper Nile, Jonglei, Warrap, Eastern Equatoria and Lakes States through times of emergency and recovery to sustain, protect and restore livelihoods by direct provision; and capacity building for improved production and productivity, diversified production as well as local peace mechanisms and governance.
The traditional and umbrella approach to viable pastoral livelihoods has all along been Community Based Animal Health Service, implemented in integration with various approaches that address local as well as international humanitarian and development standards, practices and guidelines.
In Warrap State, VSF Germany is implementing a multi-thematic program comprising several projects that address agro-pastoral challenges that face the local communities.
VSF Germany is looking for an experienced veterinarian to support implementation of the livestock component of the program in Warrap State.
Responsibility
The veterinarian will be responsible and accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation of the livestock activities within each project, and demonstration of attributable impact on the lives of beneficiaries. This is a 6 month contract, renewable contingent on subsequent funding.
The position reports to the Area Coordinator and is responsible for Stock Persons and Animal Health Auxiliaries assigned to the program.
Experience and qualification
· A degree level educational qualification in veterinary medicine;
· Community Based Animal Health Service implementation - at least 2 years;
· Pastoral livelihoods context spanning at least 2 years;
· Training and capacity building of auxiliary animal health service providers;
· Capacity building in veterinary governance and partnership.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates may submit their application with CV or resume electronically to the following E-mail addresses: juba@vsfg.org and admin_hr@vsfg.org indicating on the subject line thus “VET Warrap” followed by an abbreviation of the applicant’s name. The closing date for receiving proposals is 15th May 2016. The selection exercise will take place as applications are received, terminating upon selection of the successful applicant.
