Veterinary Expert at Food and Agriculture Organization

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the European Union (EU) Delegation in Nairobi and International Partnerships (INTPA) HQ, to support and prepare the next stage of mobilisation of EU funds and others for the PPR eradication programme in Africa.
• Coordinate this technical assistance team (including sector experts) and ensure the coherence of the global, regional, and country level policy dialogue in Africa.
• Engage and collaborate with relevant global, regional institutions, organizations, and stakeholders, including national authorities on the development of a strategy for the involvement of the private sector.
• Support the findings and contribute to the discussions of the PPR GEP Secretariat and Pan African PPR secretariat (PAPS) on resource mobilisation for the PPR eradication.
• Contribute to identify partners/areas for complementarity and possible synergy and recommend appropriate collaborative actions.
• Contribute to the formulation of the PPR vaccination strategy and epidemiological surveillance
• Contribute to develop recommendations for optimal implementation of PPR GEP (national, regional, continental and global);
• Contribute to the identification of performance indicators and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system to monitor the program implementation.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of the PPR strategies (at national and regional levels) policies, knowledge products and advocacy material to improve small ruminant health and production in the framework of small ruminant health including multidisciplinary approaches in addressing endemic and production animal diseases and public health threats of animal origin;
• Prepare regular reports on the implementation and progress of the strategy for private sector engagement (every 3 months) and collect statistical information to monitor the implementation of the project deliverables.
• Undertake other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in Veterinary discipline relevant to the duties listed including extensive working experience in animal health in Africa.
• At least 10 years (Category A) of relevant professional experience in relevant positions in Africa with sound understanding of the regional context.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and French.