Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
Specifically, FAO Country Offices:
• advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
• provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
• assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
• position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
• ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.
Reporting Lines
The Field Assistant (One Health) will work under the overall supervision and guidance of FAO Representative in Pakistan, direct supervision of the FAO ECTAD Project Coordinator, technical guidance of the ECTAD Regional Manager in the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and in close coordination with FAO team members at the country and regional levels.
This position is at the SBIII-SC5 level.
Technical Focus
The project goal is to strengthen animal health systems in Pakistan to reduce the risks and impacts of zoonosis, emerging disease threats and bio threats through a One Health and inclusive approach. The project will focus on:
• Enhancing national and regional One Health coordination and multi-sectoral collaboration among stakeholders.
• Improving multidisciplinary workforce and institutional capacity to address animal and public health threats.
• Enhancing capacities of public animal health sector in preparedness and response to public health threats.
• Advocating and adopting evidence-based policies and strategies on veterinary public health and biosecurity practices.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in the implementation of One Health-related field activities in collaboration with Animal Health, Human Health, Wildlife and Environment sectors.
• Participate in the field missions related to zoonotic disease surveillance, prevention and response.
• Collect and compile relevant field data.
• Assist in training and capacity-building activities
• Assist in organizing community awareness campaigns and training sessions on zoonotic diseases and the importance of One Health.
• To undertake any other assignment deemed necessary by the management.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Post graduate degree in Veterinary Epidemiology.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in the field of Animal Health / One Health.
• Working knowledge of the English language and at least one regional language of Balochistan.
• National of Pakistan.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.