National Specialist on Dairy Production

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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 person 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.

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. The position is located in the FAO Representation in Tirana, Albania.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will report to the Lead Technical Officer of the project. The incumbent shall operate under the overall guidance and responsibility of the FAO Representative and Assistant Representative in Albania; technical supervision of the Senior Animal Production and Health Officer and Lead Technical Officer of the Project, Livestock Production Specialist, and in collaboration with other international consultants and national specialists.

Technical Focus

Veterinary, animal production, dairy production

Tasks and responsibilities

• With close collaboration with the International Consultant and the LTO identify target communities for FFSs
• Support the implementation of a pre-conditions survey by consulting with public and private extension services about FFS implementation
• Identify candidates for FFS Master Trainers and for FFS facilitators based on the selection criteria provided by the LTO
• Support the organization and implementation of FFS Master Trainers and Facilitators trainings
• Provide support for the IC, MTs and Facilitators in contacting the selected community to understand the area and characterise the production systems
• Jointly with the selected FFS facilitators and Master Trainers carry out awareness-raising meetings in the selected areas for FFSs
• Support the FFS Master Trainers and FFS Facilitators in the identification of participants and focal activities
• Support the service provider in the data and sample collection
• Submit reports on progress against the workplan on a monthly basis
• Act as FAO chief of party for the technical cooperation with the National Training Scheme

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in animal production, veterinary, or related disciplines;
• At least five (5) years of experience in working in the Albanian agriculture sector, ideally directly in farming, farm management or food processing and management;
• Working knowledge of English and local language;
• National of Albania or a legal resident in 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

• Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Strong oral and written communication skills and applies them in the work;
• Ability to build solid relationships with beneficiary farming communities;
• Extensive knowledge of community structure, local livelihoods, animal production;
• Proven ability to write documents and reports in English;
• Working experience with FAO will also be considered as asset.

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