FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2050-AGA
Deadline For Application: 19 August 2008
Position Title Animal Production Officer (Animal Nutrition and Feeds)
Duty Station Rome, Italy
Grade Level P-4
Duration Fixed-Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1H01b
Organizational Unit Animal Production Service, AGAP Animal Production and Health Division, AGA Agriculture & Consumer Protection Department, AG

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Chief, Animal Production Service and the immediate supervision of the Senior Officer, Livestock Development, provides technical support and policy advice to activities in animal nutrition, feeds and related environmental issues. In particular, will:

  • participate in the design and implementation of the Division’s Regular Programme activities related to the development and utilization of feed resources, efficient animal nutrition and associated technical and policy issues as they relate to rural growth, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability;
  • undertake analytical studies on environmental issues related to feed and animal nutrition such as methane emissions, nutrient loading, water use, residues and assist in the development of life-cycle analysis for intensive and extensive feeding regimes;
  • undertake analytical studies on specific technical, trade and policy issues affecting animal nutrition and the utilization of feed resources;
  • contribute to the work of, and participate in, FAO’s interdisciplinary programmes, external partnerships and networks as they related to animal nutrition and feeds;
  • support FAO’s Field Programme, through the Sub-regional Multi-disciplinary Teams and Regional Offices in the utilization of feed resources, nutritional and feeding standards, and improved animal nutrition;
  • assist Member Countries’ develop strategies to utilize their available/potential feed resources that incorporate good and environmentally sound feeding and nutritional practices;
  • advise countries and the feed industry in developing and complying with feed safety/quality standards;
  • plan, organize and participate in scientific and technical meetings;
  • prepare and edit specialized publications concerning the above and contribute to the divisional livestock information systems and flagship publications;
  • perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced University Degree in Animal Science or in Agricultural Economics or related fields
  • Seven years of relevant working experience in animal nutrition and the sustainable development of feed resources
  • Working knowledge of either English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Extent and relevance of experience in and knowledge of livestock feeding and applications of improved animal nutrition in livestock production systems
  • Relevance and level of academic qualifications
  • Depth of understanding of the scientific nutritional, environmental and policy constraints affecting major livestock feeding systems in both developed and developing countries
  • Extent of knowledge of and experience in project formulation and funding requirements of major multilateral and bilateral funding agencies
  • Proven ability to analyse, interpret and report on issues related to animal nutrition at an international level
  • Quality of both oral and written communication skills on technical issues, in English

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$ 112,043 US$ 140,483 (without dependants) and from US$ 120,319 to US$ 151,729 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2050-AGA
Ms. I. Hoffmann, Chief, Animal Production Service, AGAP
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 57055749
E-mail: VA-2050-AGA@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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