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Position Summary
Department: Program
Country: South Sudan
Duty Station: Kapoeta East County, South Sudan (100% field-based)
Expected Start Date: 1st August 2026
Duration of Contract: 12 months renewable depending on performance
Reporting to: Program Manager/Livestock Specialist
Contract Type: This is a National Position
Background
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières – Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making international organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety, VSFG works towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. VSF Germany implements activities in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit qualified and well experienced staff for the position of Project Officer – Livestock and Community Engagement (1 Position).
To be based at VSF Germany Office at the field location Kapoeta East, South Sudan. The holder of this position will have an overall environmental and social safeguards oversight for all projects implemented in South Sudan Country Program under VSF Germany.
Determined by the level of experience as assessed during the recruitment process. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will be assigned the following duties and responsibilities:
Engages primarily in the implementation of livestock health, production and marketing components of the project such as Animal health, animal feeding, natural resource management, livestock marketing etc of the project in accordance with project design, implementation planning and other interim plans.
Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders.
Ensures that each activities of the project are interlinked and comprehensively covered.
Provides technical assistance and support to other team members of the project.
Makes sure that project activities are performed in line with the work plan.
Participates in project activity and budget planning.
Lead project implementation, monitoring, follow up and evaluation at payam levels.
Ensures that summary of community meetings, seminars or workshops facilitated and or attended by project staff is well documented and shared with others.
Together with the Project Manager, compiles monthly, quarterly, midterm and annual reports for government, Donors and other partners.
Together with the Project Manager, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share with concerned stakeholders.
In close consultation with the Program Manager, liaises with relevant government institutions, counterparts, NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities.
Establishes an effective working relationship with other partner’s staffs, government, non-governmental and community-based organizations.
Participate and led beneficiary identification with stakeholders and document process and keep beneficiary lists and other related documents of the project.
Work cordially with local partners, authorities and leaders in reaching the beneficiaries.
Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical areas and related issues;
Facilitates trainings, workshops, experience sharing visits, etc. that are related to the needs of target beneficiaries and government line departments.
Experience, skills and knowledge requirements:
First degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experiences in livestock and community projects in fragile contexts. Two years of relevant working experience in International NGOs preferably in Greater Kapoeta of Eastern Equatoria
Have proven experiences of implementation of CAHWs system in pastoral or agropastoral areas of South Sudan
Proven experience of implementing MSD approach for the Animal Health intervention as an approach for the full implementation of cost recovery in pastoralist or agropastoral livelihoods system
Certified trainer or have ToT certificate for CAHWs
Knowledge of participatory methods and LEGS.
Strong interpersonal skills; fluency in English and local languages.
Field experience in South Sudan or similar settings. Preferred from the local, as the position has no accommodation or transport allowance in Kapoeta East.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development.
Excellent communication skills; fluency in English; knowledge of local languages (e.g. Nuer) advantageous.
Ability to work in remote, insecure environments.
Reporting Lines
Program Manager/Livestock Specialist
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter indicating current pay and CV plus 3 names of referees (one of them being their immediate supervisor) with their full contacts through: https://forms.gle/omiRswTRN7doskds5. Please find the complete job description and how to apply from the link: https://www.vsfg.org/jobs-career/ on our VSF Germany website.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving applications is June 25th, 2026. VSF Germany is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DON’T SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letter as you will provide them up on request only. Make sure also you clearly state the job position on your application letter.
Due to the urgency, assessments of the applications will be an ongoing basis as applications are received.
Disclaimer:
VSF Germany does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.