Veterinary Officer

Date Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Herat - Afghanistan
Company:

CARE AFGHANISTAN
Type:

Contract
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Entry Level Staff
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

CARE-AF-0841
Experience:

3 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Mar 23, 2024

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Job Description

Summary of Key Functions

Prepare and implement community mobilization plan in the project target communities
Provide support in conducting studies from the target communities
Facilitate establishment of knowledge and information sharing channel to communities and project participants
Conduct trainings for the project participants on livestock and poultry husbandry
Raising awareness of the communities on livestock rearing and poultry husbandry
Establish linkages mechanism with Veterinary Field Unit (VFU) and the project beneficiaries
Keep clinical records of livestock and poultry and provide necessary reports
Follow up vaccination seasons and keep project participants’ knowledge updated
Provide regular awareness raising to women on personal and environmental hygiene, water sanitation, milk processing, health care issues and how some diseases can spread from animals to humans
Conduct regular visits from the livestock and poultry and provide treatment if necessary
Document Effectively all information related to project successes, challenges and best practices, create a resource bank of pictures, videos, and most significant change stories from the beneficiaries
Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication and advice
Plan and execute animal nutrition and reproduction programs
Inspect animal housing facilities to determine their cleanliness and adequacy
Contribute in livestock purchase, distribution process and livestock feedstuff
Coordinate in the process of referral of sick livestock and poultry from CARE communities to Veterinary Field Unit (VFU)
Identify centers for the gatherings, meetings, workshops, trainings and other events of the livestock activities
Participate in all trainings and meetings conducted by the project and other stakeholders as part of staff capacity building plan and networking
Perform any other duties within the spirit and purpose of the role as assigned by the supervisor

KEY RELATIONS

Project manager, field supervisor, and CARE internal departments,

Duty Locations: Paktia sub office wih travel to the targeted Districts

KEY RESULT EXPECTED

Project target communities are well organized and beneficiaries are well aware on the concept of livelihood improvement through livestock and poultry distribution
The project is able to effectively conduct baseline, midline, endline or any other studies from the target communities with the support of Veterinary officer
Livestock beneficiaries have a good understanding of livestock and poultry husbandry
Beneficiaries who have received livestock and poultry are linked with the VFUs and receive vet services
Regular reports are provided on livestock and poultry status to the project supervisor and MEL unit
The dairy cows and chickens are vaccinated based on the seasons and needs
The livestock and poultry beneficiaries are well aware of the environmental hygiene, water sanitation, milk processing, health care issues and how some diseases can be spread from animals to humans
Regular visits are conducted from the distributed dairy cows and poultries
All projects’ successes, challenges and best practices are well documented and a resource bank containing project documents, pictures, videos and most significant change stories from the beneficiaries are well documented and the same reported to MEL unit and the project supervisor
Strong linkages, relations, collaborations are well established between CARE and other stakeholders
A responsive nutrition and reproduction program is designed and implemented
Regular monitoring visits are conducted from the project target communities and mentoring are provided on how to maximize the use of standard procedures on livestock rearing and poultry husbandry
Other duties that were handed over by the supervisor are well managed and the intended result were produced

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Core Competencies:

Well aware of gender norms and gender sensitive topics
Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
Proven experience, skills and knowledge and preferred experience on managing veterinary clinic as veterinary doctor, dairy management, animal health care, feed/fodder management, processing technologies and livestock extension services
Willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country
Good skills of Financial Management
Knowledge of community development, empowerment and mentoring approaches
Well familiar in community mobilization research, monitoring and evaluation and report writing
Demonstrated experience in community economic development and management(own business or by providing business development services), experience with small business financing, market analysis and market research
Good skills of facilitation of meetings, orientation sessions and trainings

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science or Livestock Development, Animal Health, Dairy Science/Technology or related field

Languages Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is preferred, Dari and Pushto languages

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinarian field, Master's degree is preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum 3 years of work experience in similar field

Languages Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is preferred, Dari and Pushto languages

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Veterinary Officer CARE-AF-0841 Herat) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)

Submission Email:

Afg.Vacancies@care.org

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