About the Job
The ICRC Economic Security Department is looking for a Field Veterinarian Officer to be based in Mogadishu. The Veterinarian implements the Animal Health Program in line with the outlined strategy and departmental framework and. He/she assesses, monitors, selects projects, beneficiaries, and offers guidance on livestock sector programmes in the area of responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees implementation of Livestock Animal Health Program;
Conducts assessment in the Livestock sector and submits proposals and reports;
Analyses the socio economic, political and cultural situation of the area of responsibility;
Maintains and expands the network of interlocutors in the area of responsibility;
Maintains records, manages the veterinary material in various locations, ensures quality storage and hand over to relevant bodies;
Identifies gaps in Veterinary supply chain in various regions of Somalia and trains staff on drug store management;
Disseminates information on ICRC activities to major interlocutors in Somalia;
Acts a translator from time to time.
About you
Interested? You should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following competencies:
This is a National/Resident position based in Somalia.
Degree in Veterinary Science;
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position;
Good knowledge of the social, economic and political context of Somalia;
Confirmed experience and knowledge of the pastoralist system and livelihood of the Somali communities;
Fluency in English and Somali languages is essential;
Ready to work in adverse environment;
Experience in drafting project proposals and preparing monitoring and assessment reports
Proficiency in Ms Office Suite (Especially Excel and Word);
High level of confidentiality.
We Offer
A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;
Training and development opportunities;
A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.
