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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
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Organizational Setting The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with divisions and offices at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RNE develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region. The position is located in the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE), in Cairo, Egypt. Reporting Lines The Senior Livestock Development Officer reports to the Deputy Regional Representative/Regional Programme Leader. Technical Focus Planning, coordinating and leading the FAO work programme related to Rural Development; Animal Health; Resilience; Animal Genetic Resources Management; Natural Resources Management; Dairy production; Poultry production; Small Ruminant Production; Pastoralism; Animal Feeding; Livestock production systems. Strengthening partnership and knowledge networks within and outside the Organization, supporting country-level actions guided by FAO's Country Programme Framework (CPF) as well as increasing South-South and triangular cooperation. Key Results Leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Regional Programmes of work, projects, products, services in accordance with regional objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework and in alignment with the Organization's Gender Policy. Key Functions •Plans, manages, and/or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams, leads, coordinates, and/or participates in Regional Committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies. •Analyses global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Framework, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies. •Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence-based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks. •Conducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or ongoing programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services. •Provides technical and policy advice to Members and technical support to Decentralized Offices in the development and implementation of their programmes. •Leads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities with Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning, online tools. •Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders. •Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy. Specific Functions •Provides vision and strategic thinking on animal production and health related matters for the development and implementation of FAO’s programmes of work, with a focus on sustainable and resilient agrifood systems and the Sustainable Development Goals. •Provides strategic support and leadership on One Health and related issues at the regional level. •Provides expertise on strategies, approaches, technologies in livestock production and health for emergency preparedness and during emergency response operations. •Provides support to Member countries in implementing global and region-specific strategies to control and eradicate Transboundary Animal Diseases, zoonotic diseases, and antimicrobial resistance. •Implements and monitors FAO programmes of work as they relate to sustainable livestock development (comprising both animal production and health) (identification, preparation, implementation, monitoring - evaluation). •Provides advice support to Members in implementing the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation, the One Health in Agrifood Systems Framework, the FAO Animal Health Strategy. •Supports resource mobilization consistent with RNE's work plan and strategic vision and the FAO Strategic Framework. •Advocates and promotes the work of FAO animal production and health including One Health with governments and partners and seeks to establish and strengthen partnerships with relevant partners in support of the work inRNE. •Ensure effective liaison, integration and linkage on animal production, animal health, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and One Health between headquarters’, Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and RNE. •Performs other related duties as required. |
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Minimum Requirements •Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) inAnimal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Epidemiology, or related field. •Ten years of relevant experience inpolicy and technical work related to animal health, infectious disease management, animal production, and animal genetic resources management including regulatory frameworks, standard setting, and support for policy and strategy development. Proven expertise to support Members in the identification, formulation, and implementation of projects and programmes. •Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Competencies •Results Focus •Leading, Engaging and Empowering •Communication •Partnering and Advocating •Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement •Strategic Thinking Technical/Functional Skills •Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential. •Extent and relevance of knowledge or experience in infectious disease management at national and international level, in multidisciplinary approaches (theoretical and practical) to disease prevention and management. •Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes related to animal health in development organizations. •Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes related to livestock production and health. •Ability to mobilize resources. •Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses. |
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
- FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include\:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
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• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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