
Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization formed in 1981 through the initiative of the Africa Inland Church, Nakuru Region Lay People Fellowship (NLPF). Our main agenda is to reduce poverty through agricultural development, the main focus being the smallholder farmers who constitute 80% of the Kenyan farming community. This is achieved through improving their productivity to enhance incomes and food security through appropriate technologies.
The organization works with and supports small-holder farmers to improve their productivity and incomes. To this end, the organization wishes to recruit a competent, qualified and result- oriented person to fill the position of Veterinary Officer to be based in Nakuru but working in both Nakuru and Baringo Counties.
Essential Character and Character traits
Born again Christian, result oriented, values committed, self-motivated, accountable and honest.
Reporting to the Senior Programmes Manager the Veterinary Officer will undertake the following duties:
Roles and Responsibilities
Implementing the Donkey welfare program in Nakuru and Baringo Counties.
Plan and execute the FSK disease control model in Nakuru and Baringo Counties.
Organize and co-ordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for veterinary surgeons and Paraprofessionals.
Develop budgets and work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate monitoring plans for veterinary program interventions in consultation with Senior Programs Manager and the field team.
Conduct training and provide technical advice on veterinary work to target project beneficiaries and project partners following needs assessment/expression of need.
Take the lead in Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of FSK’s animal welfare work in Nakuru and Baringo Counties.
Participate and collaborate on campaigns involved in various veterinary and social aspects of the community in development.
Develop learning materials for communities on veterinary and livestock production work.
Develop proposals and training guide for CBOs and relevant institutions on animal welfare principles.
Document FSK’s action on veterinary animal welfare interventions and disseminate the same in workshops, symposiums and journals in line with the donor requirements.
Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the donkey welfare project.
Any other duty as assigned by the management from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
i. Have a Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine.
ii. Must be registered and retained with the Kenya Veterinary Board and in possession of a valid practicing license.
iii. Over 5 years of field-based experience in veterinary medicine practice
iv. Ability to share hope and the gospel with communities.
v. Innovative and proactive approach to resolving complex community needs.
vi. Must have experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
vii. Possess competencies in adult learning facilitation, planning and execution of workshop and training activities.
viii. Demonstrate Partnership-building, networking, collaboration and representation skills.
ix. Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage.
How to apply
The interested and qualified candidates to submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, including contact information of three referees and a reference letter from your pastor to the email below.
Please indicate the position “Veterinary Officer” on the subject title and your Salary Expectation. Applicants should ensure that all documents reach The Chairman of the Board no later than Monday 19th August 2024 by 5:00 P.M to the address provided below. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chairman of the Board,
Farming Systems Kenya, FSK Centre, Kiamunyi
Along Nakuru – Ravine- Kabarak road,
P.O. Box 2816- 20100, Nakuru
Email: [email protected]
Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic disqualification