Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
Within its global Economic Security approach in conflict affected countries, the ICRC implements Relief-, Livelihood- and Rehabilitation Programs in order to improve, restore or maintain food- and economic security on the household level. Food production programs of the ICRC are multifaceted, bear different modes of intervention and aim at assisting victims in a timely and flexible way to meet their essential needs and expenditures in a sustainable and dignified way. Among the interventions are cash/voucher programming, microeconomic initiatives, agricultural and veterinary / livestock related relief / rehabilitation programs.
The veterinary programs actually conducted by the ICRC include vaccination campaigns, veterinary treatment programs, de- (re-) stocking, fodder production / -banks, capacity building, herders' awareness training, support to existing structures and institutions and, as well, they aim at sustainable outcomes.
Tasks
- Depending on the country and the context, she/he is the focal point for livestock related food production programs
- Direct operational responsibility for the implementation of livestock programs
- Design and propose appropriate livestock interventions, integrated into the Economic Security programs
- Communicate and network with partners and other actors involved in livestock programs
- Contribute to the set-up of a monitoring system and evaluations including:
o Identification of SMART indicators
o Preparation of data collection tools and modalities
o Drafting a data analysis plan including linkages with decision making or adjustments as necessary - Conduct post-intervention monitoring and impact evaluation of the livestock program / projects implemented by the ICRC delegation
- Guide and coach EcoSec team members on livestock issues
Requirements
- Degree in Veterinary Sciences with emphasis on Animal Production / Husbandry
- 2 – 3 years of experience in international humanitarian work related to livestock programs and food security
- Sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of livestock owners and livestock based livelihoods (including pastoralist/agro pastoralist livelihoods, migration routes, specificities of land tenure and locally based agreements and negotiations, challenges/tensions between livestock owners and agriculturalists)
- Capacity and interest to work in a multidisciplinary team involving other sectors linked to the economic security of a population as well as ICRC "Protection" related activities
- Good veterinary diagnostic skills
- Has a strong motivation to work in difficult contexts and spend large amounts of time in the field, or - on the contrary – has to manage programs without being able to go to the field
- Strong capacities to analyse complex situations
- Ability to work under stress, particularly associated with a conflict affected environment
- Has the capacity and skills to manage, coach and motivate a small team of specialists
- Is able to live and work in a complex mix of cultures and profession
- Sound understanding of the project cycle, establishing appropriate (SMART) objectives and indicators is required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational, managerial, planning, reporting skills
- Is fluent in French with good English; any other language knowledge (e.g. Arabic) is an asset
- Be ready to spend the first 2 years on unaccompanied mission (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents)
- Possess a valid driving licence
Your asset
- A postgraduate degree in Tropical Veterinary Medicine / Agriculture or any degree linked to food security or the humanitarian sector
- A strong interest in, and understanding of complex food security and basic food production processes
- Experience in emergency and / or Economic Security interventions outside the livestock programming
Please note that owing to the ICRC's working procedures and principles, in particular the principle of neutrality, we cannot assign personnel to a country of which they are a national.
How to apply:
https://www.icrc.org/en/who-we-are/jobs/opportunity/veterinarian-surgeon