World Vision International(Livelihood Officer)Jobs

JOB
OPPORTUNITY

LIVELIHOOD
OFFICER

World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.

World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced
national for the position of Livelihood Officer. The position will be
based in Rutsiro district and reporting to the Project Coordinator
for Mukura Saemaul Zero Hunger Community.

Purpose
of the position:

The
Livelihood Officer will be responsible for providing technic

al assistance
aspect to beneficiaries identified and benefited from livestock, including
household economic strengthening though small stocks rearing, Design training
modules and carry out training of beneficiaries on livestock management
(feeding, diseases prevention using climate friendly prophylactic measures,
reproduction cycle, farm records etc). He/ she will be mainly responsible for
the health of animals distributed, tracking cattle inventory for each and every
household/ benefited from livestock.Reporting on monthly and quarterly basis the
progress of livestock development in the area of intervention focusing on
cattle distributed in community.

The
major responsibilities include:

• In
  consultation with RAB- advice on appropriate species and varieties for
  livestock- area of provenance and support in the process of getting valid
  certificates approving the purchase of livestock which are planned for.
• Ensure
  selection of livestock beneficiaries is done prior to distribution of
  those,
• Establish
  criteria for eligibility of each type of livestock- based on established
  qualifications – in consultation with district and sector veterinaries and
  officials.
• Train
  selected beneficiaries- per category of livestock to be distributed to
  them, on technics for rearing livestock, including housing, feeding,
  reproduction and balanced health maintenance.
• Build
  the capacity for beneficiaries on pre-conditions and activities which
  should be undertaken prior to receiving the livestock.
• Responsible
  of performing animal health inspection and health services or first aid at
  the before the distribution of livestock and after distribution to the
  selected beneficiaries.
• Regular
  observation of animal patient for changes in behavior so as to take
  appropriate decision;
• Carry
  out animals treatment by giving medications ( drugs), administer and
  injections in accordance with the diagnosis of diseases results
• Ensure
  a regular visits – follow up of households who benefited from livestock-
  to monitor healthy conditions of livestock and advice- where needed adopt
  appropriate treatment.
• Maintain
  and monitor the livestock records keeping and prepare for clear cascading
  plan for the redistribution of livestock.
• Maintain
  relationship between the organizations and direct stakeholders in the
  sector;
• Maintain
  health certificate and vaccination certificate filesandbe able to work all
  shifts when needed
• Facilitating
  the wellbeing of all livestock through the adoption of improved animal
  management and productivity practices in health care, husbandry and
  quality assurance standards by beneficiaries in all projects and programs.
• Designing
  and updating training curriculum and developing training materials on
  animal health, husbandry, Fodder production and conservation and
  animal-related issues and arranging trainings for project partners and
  participants.
• Build
  innovation in animal production for smallholder farmers,
  cooperatives/producer associations, etc., to increase efficiency and
  effectiveness and with the Director of Programs and Project Coordinators
  develop business hubs of cooperatives that have backward and forward
  linkages into the total value chain
• Facilitate
  training on Animal health production and participate fully in the
  participatory disease surveillance
• Provide
  technical advisory related to veterinary services to the District and cell
  and manage the breed improvement strategy for livestock.
• Oversee
  the implementation of the Mass Vaccination Activities
• Supervise
  the management of the Community Agro-vets, Mobile Veterinary Clinics and
  Community forums on the Participatory Disease
• Surveillance
  and Value Chain Addition.
• Compile
  comprehensive veterinary monthly reports and make sure all veterinary
  revenues are remitted.Assist in conducting regular meetings with local
  administration on Animal Health activities and handle complaints and
  feedback raised at the community level;
• Assist
  in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievements and
  constraints and provide feedback accordingly;
• Report
  periodically to the project coordinator on the relevant events regarding
  Animal Health activities;
• Identify
  potential problems in the programme and discuss remedial action with
  project authorities or report to appropriate personnel;
• Assist
  with organizing Donor and VIP missions to FDP Sites
• Co-ordinate
  disease search, data collection, analyses and write technical disease and
  Pest reports.
• Coordinate
  sample collection, dispatch, and animal vaccinations and enforce livestock
  movement regulations.
• Regularly
  attend and actively participate in morning devotions
• Carry
  out any other duties assigned.

Other
Competencies/Attributes:

• Must
  be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Perform
  other duties as required.

Qualifications: 
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The
following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination
of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.

A
Bachelor’s Degree
in Veterinary Science, Animal Production or equivalent plus two years of job-related
experience is required or  Diploma (A1) in with at least proven 5
years’ experience in working with livestock programs.

Experience:

• Familiar
  with small stock management training delivery, diseases treatment,
  feeding, vaccinating, surgery and cesareanoperations;
• Experienced
  in farm record and gross margin data collection and computing;
• Being
  a member or a closer to Veterinary Doctor body of Rwanda;

•  
  Project cycle management experience, strong leadership, reporting and
  organizational skills.

Technical
Skills & Abilities:

• Must
  be able to work in a team.
• Must
  have a motorcycle driving license, category A.
• Must
  be willing to work and live in a demanding/challenging environment.
• Experience
  gained with NGOs particularly World Vision would be an advantage.
• Familiar
  with Rwanda divers Ministries and especially with Food security working
  system.
• Good
  listening skills and capacity to observe and analyze complex situations.
• Computer
  skills (Ms Word, Ms Excel, etc) would be an added advantage.
• Ability
  to speak read and write both in French and English.

Salary:

• The
  salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:

Length
Employment

• Three
  months

How
to apply:

Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International
careers website, you will need to register an account along with your
application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality,
such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal
information to create your account. Further details will be collected during
the application process

All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will
be accepted through this email)

The
closing date for submission of applications is 1st September,
2017; no late applications will be accepted

As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.