Project Officer Livestock – Kaloleni (Open to Kenyan applicants only)

Background

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Job Summary

The Project Officer – Livestock is responsible to implement and monitor the livestock project activities in the designated site (Kaloleni) in Kilifi County.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of beneficiaries of the project together with the local government leaders based on the agreed targeting criteria;

• Community mobilization in preparation for all livestock project meetings;

• Mobilization of beneficiaries for the livestock project;

• Organizing beneficiaries to develop the project activities;

• Providing technical training and assistance to beneficiaries. Trainings will entail productive animal health and production practices;

• Management of the field goat starter kit including the issuing of drugs to the beneficiaries group leaders / animal first aiders;

• Carrying out individual beneficiary’s household visits and assisting them in animal husbandry activities; • Supervising the construction of the livestock project infrastructure i.e. shelters and crushes;

• Selection of healthy animals for purchase and prepare them for transportation to the beneficiaries;

• Compiling and submitting a timely monthly report (beneficiary progress report) to the project manager;

• Complying with all SP policies and relevant procedures;

• Attending morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the Samaritan’s Purse ministry;

• Maintaining a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public;

• Performing any other related duties as assigned and carrying out responsibilities with regards to Samaritan’s Purse mission statement.

Education / Experience Needed

• Diploma / Degree in Animal Health or related field;

• Be a registered member of the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB), Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK) or any other relevant professional body for animal sciences;

• Experience in working with Non-Governmental Organizations targeting the rural poor;

• Experience in development work and the use of participatory tools in community development;

• Ability to communicate in English, Kiswahili and Mijikenda language (preferable)

Skills Required

• Proficient in computer skills; • Ability to ride a motor bike and have a valid driving licence;

• Effective communication, reporting and training skills;

• Team player; • Hardworking and self-motivated;

• Demonstrate a strong Christian conduct. • Be of high integrity and faithful in all matters;

• Ability to work under minimal or no supervision.