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Organizational Setting
FAO Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Quarantine Authority (IQA), is implementing a project to strengthen animal quarantine risk management through multisectoral coordination, risk-based animal quarantine management, and community-centred early warning and response systems, contributing to SDGs 2 and 3.
Animal quarantine systems serve as a critical frontline defence against transboundary animal diseases and other agricultural threats that can affect animal health, public health, and economic stability. While Indonesia continues to strengthen its animal quarantine system, the availability and integration of data and information for animal quarantine risk assessment, disease mapping, and early warning remain areas for further improvement. These challenges are compounded by varying levels of capacity among quarantine veterinarians and officers in applying risk-based approaches and translating epidemiological information into practical quarantine measures.
To address these gaps, there is a need for a standardized and practical capacity-development module on animal quarantine risk management that can support quarantine officers and relevant stakeholders in applying risk-based approaches consistently. The module will bring together key elements of risk forecasting and analysis, epidemiological trends, disease surveillance, early warning, and community-based response, and will provide practical guidance and exercises to support its application in the field.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Office, Lead Technical Officer in RAP, and the technical supervision of the HQ Senior Officer, will consult with the Animal Health and Production country team, and will collaborate with the Project Team Leader and the National Focal Point.
Technical Focus
The Animal Quarantine Risk Management Expert will provide technical support and advisory services to strengthen Indonesia’s animal quarantine risk management system, in collaboration with the Indonesian Quarantine Authority (IQA) and relevant stakeholders.
Under the guidance of the designated FAO technical supervisors, the incumbent will review existing technical materials and guidelines, assess capacity-development needs, develop the training module and supporting learning materials, and incorporate technical inputs from relevant experts and government institutions. The assignment will also support the preparation of practical case studies and exercises and the documentation of recommendations for the future application of the module.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Review relevant existing animal quarantine risk management, surveillance, early warning, and risk assessment materials, guidelines, and training resources available within FAO, IQA, and other relevant institutions;
• Identify key capacity and technical gaps to be addressed through a standardized animal quarantine risk management module;
• Provide technical and operational support in preparing draft training materials based on established technical guidance and instructions from the designated supervisor, covering
o Risk forecasting and analysis;
o Epidemiological trends and disease risk assessment;
o Disease surveillance and interpretation of relevant information;
o Early warning and risk-based decision-making; and
• Develop practical case studies, exercises, tools, or other learning materials to support the application of the module in the animal quarantine context;
• Assist in compiling and documenting technical comments and inputs provided by the supervisor and designated technical experts for consideration in the preparation of the training materials and ensure its technical relevance and practical applicability
• Prepare a final report documenting the development process, consultations undertaken, key findings, final outputs, and recommendations for the future use and application of the module.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in animal health and/or veterinary sciences
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in animal health, veterinary epidemiology, animal disease prevention and control, biosecurity, or animal quarantine risk management, preferably in a technical advisory or consultancy capacity;
• Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia
• National of Indonesia or resident of the country with a valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of animal quarantine systems, risk-based animal health management, epidemiological surveillance, disease risk assessment, and relevant international standards and guidelines;
• Demonstrated experience in developing training modules, technical guidelines, or capacity-development materials for quarantine officers, veterinary professionals, government authorities, or other relevant stakeholders;
• Proven experience in translating technical and epidemiological concepts into practical training materials, tools, case studies, or exercises.
Selection Criteria
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and government institutions, particularly in animal health, veterinary, epidemiological, or quarantine-related programmes;
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to consult with technical stakeholders and incorporate feedback into practical outputs; and
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear technical and training materials.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
HOW TO APPLY
• 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
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• 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.
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