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Organizational Setting

The Joint Centre for Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance (CJWZ) coordinates and provides support to FAO’s priority programme (PPA) actions to promote the One Health (OH) approach in FAO’s programmes and Divisions, and through the coordinated actions with the Tripartite (FAO, the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) at global, regional and country scales. FAO's One Health programme aims to have strengthened and better performing national and international integrated OH systems for human, animal and plant health achieved through improved pest and disease prevention, early warning and management of national and global health risks, including AMR and environmental health, for optimal outcomes for production and global health security. The programme is implemented by the Joint Centre for Zoonoses and AMR (CJWZ), the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and the Office for Emergencies and Resilience (OER), through coordination across FAO programmes and Divisions, and through the coordinated actions with the Tripartite and UNEP at global, regional and country scales.

FAO International Consultant and Call purpose

The purpose of this Call is to identify suitably qualified and experienced consultants and/or PSA subscribers to populate a roster for One Health Specialists.

A consultant/PSA is engaged by the Organization to provide expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of a specific task or piece of work, which would be short-term by nature. The assignment may involve full-time or part-time functions.

Candidates may be involved in more than one orientation and may be invited to undertake short-term assignments ranging in

FAO duration from a few days or weeks to a maximum of 11 months. The possibility of extension is subject to satisfactory performance and depending on the resources and needs of the Organization.

Reporting Lines

The consultant/PSA, in close collaboration with FAO`s One Health Technical Working Group (OH-TWG), and Tripartite and UNEP joint One Health work, where appropriate, reports directly to FAO responsible officers for functional and policy guidance

Technical Focus

Support the delivery of the One Health activities of the Joint Centre for Zoonoses and AMR (CJWZ), the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and the Office for Emergencies and Resilience (OER).

Tasks and responsibilities

Following are the generic functions for which candidates are sought. Specific tasks and responsibilities will be defined in Terms of Reference prepared for different assignments, according to:

  • the profile orientation required and
  • the selected candidates’ experience, qualifications and expertise.

The key functions will be as following (tasks will be assigned according to the specific profile):

  • Provide expert guidance on One Health-related activities including, but not limited to:
    • Desk review studies and assessments on various topics related to One Health, including developing/reviewing One Health strategies and Frameworks;
    • Epidemiological analysis, risk assessment and forecasting of health threats requiring One Health interventions;
    • Adapting existing information systems to improve collection of OH intelligence and information sharing within and across health sectors;
    • Develop and implement integrated and progressive One health and biosecurity management approaches for evidence-based risk management along value chains;
    • Support the coordinated implementation policies, strategies for progressive risk management at national regional and global level, and the strengthening of institutional capacities for progress in international OH and sanitary standards;
    • Support integrated One Health surveillance on health threats, including AMR and zoonotic diseases;
    • Support the development of One Health technical guidelines/tools/products;
    • Providing support to strengthen FAO’s capacities/ tools, design and implementation of One Health monitoring and evaluation system in food and agriculture;
    • Contributing to implementation of One Health related projects in coordination with other stakeholders within and outside FAO.
  • Support capacity development activities at national and regional initiatives, including but not limited to:
    • Support the identification of the One Health core competencies required for Veterinary Services and other relevant sectors at national and field levels;
    • Support activities to improve national capacity to apply an extended One Health approach for risk management at interfaces and along value chains;
    • Design/develop the training curricular based on the required core competencies for relevant levels, and support the delivery and monitoring of progress in OH competencies through digital/blended and field based training methods, Prepare, organize, participate in and provide technical support for the One Health training/workshops.
  • Support internal and external advocacy, networking and partnership building:
    • Contribute to extending of One Health approach to engage relevant sectors and disciplines including animal health, wildlife, environment, public, academia, research and private sectors at global, regional and national levels;
    • Support the One Health Technical coordination/ Working Group (OH-TWG) and support the coordination with internal and external partners on One Health- related activities;
    • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Depending on the Profile and orientation:

For Consultants:

  • University degree in a discipline relevant to the duties listed or otherwise related to FAO’s Programme of Work, including technical field disciplines;
  • At least 1 year (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 12 years (Category A) in one of the areas below:
    • One Health-related matters activities (such as assessment, training, strategy);
    • Working with international and/or regional Organizations and/or Institutions;
    • Surveillance related to One Health in food and agriculture sectors;
    • Epidemiology, data analysis and risk assessment;
    • Monitoring and Evaluation work;
  • Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge (Level B) of one of FAO’s Official languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian.

For PSAs:

  • University degree, technical specialization or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the duties listed or otherwise related to FAO’s Programme of Work, including technical field disciplines;
  • At least one year of relevant work experience in:
    • One Health related matters activities (such as assessment, training, strategy);
    • Working with international and/or regional Organizations and/or Institutions;
    • Surveillance related to One Health in food and agriculture sectors;
    • Epidemiology, data collection, management, data analysis and risk assessment;
  • Working knowledge (Level C) of English is required.

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

  • Post-graduate qualification veterinary medicine/science, epidemiology, public health, risk assessment, or in a discipline relevant to the management of One Health programmes, including International experience as relevant, and/or One Health experience in working in the official veterinary services/international organizations is preferable;
  • At least 1year of experience in working on OH-related matters with multi-disciplinary teams from animal and public health sectors;
  • Familiarity with liaising with FAO central and decentralized offices as well as the knowledge of protocol procedures will be considered an asset;
  • Strong communication skills in English.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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