Veterinary Expert

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsAdvanced degree in Veterinary discipline relevant to the duties listed including extensive working experience in animal health in Africa.At least 10 years (Category A) of relevant professional experience in relevant positions in Africa with sound understanding of the regional context.Working knowledge (level C) of English and French.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the European Union (EU) Delegation in Nairobi and International Partnerships (INTPA) HQ, to support and prepare the next stage of mobilisation of EU funds and others for the PPR eradication programme in Africa.Coordinate this technical assistance team (including sector experts) and ensure the coherence of the global, regional, and country level policy dialogue in Africa.Engage and collaborate with relevant global, regional institutions, organizations, and stakeholders, including national authorities on the development of a strategy for the involvement of the private sector.Support the findings and contribute to the discussions of the PPR GEP Secretariat and Pan African PPR secretariat (PAPS) on resource mobilisation for the PPR eradication.Contribute to identify partners/areas for complementarity and possible synergy and recommend appropriate collaborative actions.Contribute to the formulation of the PPR vaccination strategy and epidemiological surveillanceContribute to develop recommendations for optimal implementation of PPR GEP (national, regional, continental and global);Contribute to the identification of performance indicators and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system to monitor the program implementation.Assist in the formulation and implementation of the PPR strategies (at national and regional levels) policies, knowledge products and advocacy material to improve small ruminant health and production in the framework of small ruminant health including multidisciplinary approaches in addressing endemic and production animal diseases and public health threats of animal origin;Prepare regular reports on the implementation and progress of the strategy for private sector engagement (every 3 months) and collect statistical information to monitor the implementation of the project deliverables.Undertake other duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Veterinary medicine, Agriculture and natural resources, Partnerships, Ability to coordinate, Training program planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education