Position: LIVESTOCK FIELD OFFICER
Reports to: PROGRAM MANAGER, LIVESTOCK AND AGRICULTURE
Duty Station: KINANGO, KENYA
Status: 2 Positions
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mobilization of beneficiaries for the livestock project.
- Organize the beneficiaries to develop the activities of the project.
- Provide technical training and assistance to the beneficiaries.
- Supervise the construction of the livestock project infrastructure i.e. shelters etc.
- Monitoring on the progress of the livestock project in the designated area of work.
- Assist in the commercialization of the projects where this is a component of the program.
- Carry out the tasks and coordination in the field that are required for the development of the project according to the plan of the organization e.g. monitoring, evaluation and program sustainability.
- Prepare timely reports of the field work and submit them to the program manager.
- Participate in the activities of the organization when they relate to livestock projects.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma in either Animal Health, Animal Production or General Agriculture
- 2 – 3 years experience in working in a similar position or within a livestock implementation program
- Preferred previous work experience with an NGO
- Computer Literate
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Display intercultural sensitivity
- Display a high level of integrity and honesty
- Ability to multitask, solve problems and prioritize.
- Be willing to work and spend most of the time in the field
- A committed Christian who will uphold the values and mission of Samaritan’s Purse.
If you are interested in this position please send only your C.V and an application letter with the position title indicated on the subject line to hr@spkenya.org
Application deadline: Friday 20th May 2011
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Candidates from the Coast Region (Kinango) are encouraged to apply
