FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2027-SLM
Deadline For Application: 21 August 2008
Position Title Livestock Development Officer
Duty Station Panama
Grade Level P-4
Duration Fixed Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1H01
Organizational Unit Subregional Office for Central America, SLM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Sub-regional Coordinator and the functional guidance of the Director, Animal Production and Health Division, AGA, will provide support on matters related to livestock sector development to the Sub-regional Multidisciplinary Team which will lead FAO’s response to the needs of the Sub-region, including those of the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). Specifically to:

  • Provide, as needed, technical advisory support to FAO members and sub-regional organisations on the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for the development, integration and improvement of a sustainable livestock sector in the Sub-region;
  • Provide technical backstopping to projects dealing with the livestock sector development in the Sub-region;
  • Ensure that livestock development is adequately integrated into the work of the Multidisciplinary Team;
  • Act as focal point for livestock development programmes relevant to the Sub-region, including thematic crosscutting initiatives such as, support to sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity, biosecurity; good agriculture practices (GAP),etc;
  • Maintain a watching brief on important animal diseases, in particular those of transboundary , zoonotic and emerging nature; and contribute to the formulation of policies and to the coordination of activities relating to the prevention and control of such diseases.
  • Identify sustainable livestock intensification and GAP issues relevant to the Sub-region including: breed conservation and improvement, improved husbandry, natural resource management, livestock marketing (including preservation and processing) of animal products;
  • Investigate opportunities of and advise on development at sub-sector level (e.g. poultry, pig, dairy);
  • Contribute to FAO’s regular programme activities on livestock development;
  • Plan, organize and participate in national and sub-regional capacity building programmes related to livestock development;
  • Maintain regular liaison with national/regional research and training institutions in the Sub-region and with concerned FAO officers in the Regional Office and at HQ;
  • Support livestock related emergency relief and rehabilitation programmes in the Sub-region;
  • Plan, organize and participate in Sub-regional conferences/meetings/workshops;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • University Degree in Veterinary Science or in Animal Science and a post-graduate qualification in Animal Production or Animal Health
  • Seven years of relevant experience in livestock development programmes, including experience in Latin America and in livestock policy/strategy advice/formulation
  • Working knowledge of Spanish and limited knowledge of English.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Extent and relevance of experience in livestock development, especially in Latin/South America and in livestock policy / strategy advice and formulation
  • Extent and relevance of project/programme formulation and implementation experience and ability to organize emergency and/or livestock development programmes, strategies and campaigns
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and synthesize scientific information, prioritize tasks, work independently and deal promptly with urgent issues
  • Extent of negotiating and advisory skills as well as knowledge and understanding of the work of international organizations and national governments
  • Capacity to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Extent of both oral and written communication skills (including ability to write concise reports)

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 84,111 US$ 105,461 (without dependants) and from US$ 90,324 to US$ 113,904 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2027-SLM
Mr J. Domenech, Chief Animal Health Service
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 5749
E-mail: VA-2027-SLM@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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  Post Number: C/2000903