Good Neighbors Rwanda Tel +250-735-769-221, P.O.Box5125 Kigali, Rwanda
BACKGROUND
Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in General Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda is legally registered and has endeavored to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, agriculture & livelihood, humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 6 districts (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, and Karongi) since 1994:
Good Neighbors would like to recruit 3 staff with the following positions,
1. Veterinarian (3)
To be based at Huye (2) and Karongi (1)
Provide technical assistance to the project assistant manager in the coordination of the distribution of livestock to beneficiaries
Conduct training needs assessment and coordinate trainings in basic veterinary services and livestock raising for the community
Support beneficiaries in the establishment of private basic veterinary shops
Examine livestock to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries
Treat sick or injured livestock by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery
Inoculate livestock against various diseases such as rabies and distemper
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis
Advise livestock owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, and general care necessary to promote the health of animals
Train and supervise workers who handle and care for livestock
To organize and strengthen self-help groups among livestock beneficiaries
To perform additional jobs assigned by the Programs Manager and/or Project Assistant Manager
Qualifications and experience required
The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, with at least 3 years of experience in the veterinary profession with the ability to work in a remote area;
Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda;
A valid driving license Class A an advantage;
Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and report writing skills.
Honest and transparent
Good communication and interpersonal skills
He/ she should be ready to travel to the field to the agricultural farms and Cooperatives in the rural areas
The interested candidates must submit directly their application letter addressed to Country Director; recent and detailed curriculum vitae written in English; relevant certificates; Diploma required; a photocopy of the National Identity Card at Good Neighbors International, Head Office (Kigali); located at Kimihurura, opposite to Lemigo Hotel (FAIRVIEW building_3rd floor, right-wing) by April 10th, 2022 before 4 pm.
