Livestock Development Officer (Animal Production And Health)

Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) 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 departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RLC 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. RLC 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 Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) in Santiago, Chile.

Reporting Lines

The Livestock Development Officer (Animal Production and Health) reports to the Deputy Regional Representative, RLC.

Technical Focus

Leading multidisciplinary team and developing frameworks, methodologies and tools to support animal production and health programmes planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring and capacity development. Emphasizing policy and technical advice, cooperation and resource mobilization aligned with FAO strategies and programme of work. Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the preparation and delivery of programmes, projects, products and services related to livestock and its development for sustainable agrifood system transformation to achieve Better Production, Better Environment, Better Nutrition and a Better Life, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Results

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Regional programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with regional objectives and FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions

•Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and/or participates in internal committees, project teams, and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies;

•Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services;

•Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise;

•Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects;

•Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools;

•Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings;

•Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAOStrategic Framework.

Specific Functions

·Provides policy advice and technical support to FAO Regional, Subregional and Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean on animal production and health, and One Health related matters for the development of FAO's programmes of work, with a focus on sustainable agrifood systems, food security and nutrition, and resilience in support to the Four Betters of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31.

·Provides expertise on strategies, approaches, practices and technologies in sustainable livestock production, including animal husbandry, genetics, feeding, farm management, climate change mitigation and adaptation and emergency preparedness and response, with particular emphasis on small-scale livestock production, natural resource use and biodiversity.

·Supports the overall implementation of the Animal Production and Health Programme in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.

·Supports implementation and monitoring of programmes/projects at country, subregional and regional levels; contributes to or reviews concept notes, project documents or reports, and supports programmes/projects reporting for donors and within the FAO system.

·Coordinates the planning, development and implementation of activities and technical backstopping of programmes and projects that contribute to the implementation of the One Health Programme Priority Area (PPA) and other livestock-related PPAs of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31.

·Acts as Secretary to the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC), including the organization of its sessions and other meetings, preparation of working documents and communication with Members and partner organizations.

·Supports the coordination of One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance activities among Quadripartite regional and global partners (FAO, the World Health Organization - WHO, the World Organization for Animal Health - WOAH, the United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP); assists countries in the implementation of One Health and AMR Programmes.

·Provides support to Member Nations in implementing national, global and region-specific strategies to control and eradicate transboundary animal diseases and major zoonosis, with a focus on One Health.

·Provides support to Member Nations in implementing the FAO Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation at the national level as well as the FAO Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources.

·Analyses global, regional and national trends, and provides prospective analysis to identify, test and pilot suitable methodologies, technologies and tools relevant to the livestock sector.

·Supports analyses (economic or other) to understand the impacts of diseases on animal health, public health, ecosystems, the environment, livelihoods, gender, etc.

·Supports analyses (economic or other) that contribute to promoting sustainable natural resource use, climate action and biodiversity in the livestock sector.

·Contributes to increasing visibility of FAO's Livestock development and One Health activities through advocacy, outreach and communication, liaising with civil society, private sector, research institutions and other international partners; contributes to the drafting and/or review of FAO flagship and technical publications.

·Delivers field programmes, projects and technical support to Member Nations, and fulfils duties as a Lead Technical Officer and as a task force member for country and regional projects.

·Provides support for the development and resource mobilization of regional and country programmes and projects.

·Performs other duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in animal science, animal production, veterinary medicine, veterinary epidemiology, agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resources management or related field.

•Seven years of relevant experience in animal production and health, and livestock development.

•Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

•Results Focus

•Team Work

•Communication

•Building effective relationships

•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

·Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.

·Extent and relevance of experience in international animal production and health frameworks and programmes.

·Extent and relevance of experience in livestock sector development.

·Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops.

·Extent and relevance of experience in technical work on matters related to animal production and health.

·Understanding of FAO policies and programmes, including FAO governing bodies and intergovernmental processes.

·Ability to mobilize resources for engaging with stakeholders and funding bodies.

·Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of Spanish is an asset.