FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2082-RAP
Deadline For Application:  17 November 2008
Position Title LIVESTOCK POLICY OFFICER
Duty Station BANGKOK, THAILAND
Grade Level P-4
Duration Fixed Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1HO1
Organizational Unit REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFICRAP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall managerial and administrative leadership of the ADG/Regional Representative, RAP and the direct technical supervision of the Director, AGA, the incumbent will:

  • Assess and monitor trends in the livestock sector and its various segments from producer to consumer (food chain of animal products) and evaluate the social, animal and public health as well as environmental impacts and risks of these trends;
  • Analyse the comparative and competitive advantage of different production locations and food chains within the Asia-Pacific region for producing major livestock commodities and assess the scope for as well as advantages and threats of increasing participation in intra-regional and global trade, and advise on related policies and institutional measures;
  • Design and implement programmes and projects on livestock sector development in the region with emphasis on the livestock products supply chain and its quality and safety aspects; design and implement strategies for the development of entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized business, including partnerships between public and private sectors; participate in appraisal of field projects and provide supervision and backstopping;
  • Conduct policy studies and provide advice to FAO Members in developing and implementing policies related to livestock development, assist in the use of best practices with emphasis on food chain aspects in the Asia-Pacific Region;
  • Facilitate the development of policy options, strategies, investment and implementation mechanisms to optimize the contribution of livestock to economic growth, poverty alleviation and environmental protection with a particular emphasis on developing mechanisms and institutions for risk mitigation and risk management;
  • Provide support to FAO’s response to natural disasters affecting the livestock sector in the Asia-Pacific Region;
  • Plan and organize expert consultations, lead technical meetings and workshops and represent FAO in international meetings;
  • Prepare and edit technical papers for discussion and publication, particularly with regard to livestock policy and investment;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced university degree in Animal Science, with extensive practical experience in livestock economics or policy analysis, or in Economics, with working experience in the livestock sector
  • Seven years of relevant experience in livestock sector development preferably on economic or policy analysis and/or investments of which three years in developing countries, preferably in the Asia and the Pacific region
  • Working knowledge of English

 

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Extent of experience in the assessment of livestock policy issues and livestock policy analysis, in particular with regard to the animal product supply chain and related policy implications in Asia
  • Relevance and level of academic qualifications
  • Ability to formulate, plan, coordinate and evaluate programmes and activities as evidenced by relevant track record
  • Proven capacity to prioritize work, plan, organize and lead group work, including organizing international working meetings
  • Communications skills, both oral and written, and capacity to prepare and present technical material for audiences at different levels of technical expertise
  • Level of knowledge of international and national institutions related to livestock sector development
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment

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$ 93,002 US$ 116,608 (without dependants) and from US$ 99,871 to US$ 125,943 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2082-RAP
Chief, AGAL, AGA - AG Department
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 57055749
E-mail: VA-2082-RAP@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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