Livestock Production and Policy Expert (Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) management)

Organizational Setting

The Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) promotes and facilitates the sustainable development of the livestock sector, integrating scientific and technical expertise and policy advice. It hosts technical networks in the areas of animal health, genetics, feed and animal husbandry and provides analysis, policy dialogue (including intergovernmental bodies) and technical assistance. It also supports emergency responses, mostly in animal health, and the FAO's priority programme (PPA) actions to promote the One Health (OH) approach in FAO's programmes and divisions.

The concept for establishing the Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Eradication Programme (PPR-GEP) was approved by the 24th Session of COAG, the 150th Session of the Council and by the 39th FAO Conference. In March 2016, FAO and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) established a Joint PPR GEP Secretariat based in FAO headquarters in Rome. The main role of the Secretariat is to provide overall strategic coordinated direction, as well as to advise on, or develop, cost-effective control methodologies, tools, guides and guidelines, training materials and network support for the implementation of the programme at regional and countries levels. Communication and advocacy will also be part of the Secretariat roles.

The incumbent will be part of the Secretariat.

Reporting Lines

Under the general supervision of the Director, Animal Production and Health Division and Chief Veterinarian and the direct supervision of the FAO PPR Secretary, One Health and Disease Control Group (NSAH-CJW)

Technical Focus

The incumbent will focus on providing required technical support to the implementation of the PPR control strategy and small ruminant production at the global, regional and national levels.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Work closely with the African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and with the European Union (EU) Delegation in Nairobi to support and prepare the next stage of mobilization of EU funds and others for the PPR GEP eradication 2026 onwards. • Contribute to the necessary political dialogue between regional and national governments and prepare the future EU funding on PPR in Africa. • Formulate opportunities for private sector involvement in PPR eradication making use of the EU instruments available whenever possible (either through blending or other type of financial guarantees) and identify other instruments that may be available through other donors. • Contribute to the formulation of the comprehensive Business Plan and guideline for effective resources mobilization options, approaches, tolls including donors intelligence and agreement negotiation for complete eradication of PPR, • Support PPR GEP Secretariat and Pan African PPR secretariat (PAPS) on resource mobilization by liaising with relevant actors. • Contribute to identify partners/areas for complementarity and possible synergy and recommend appropriate collaborative actions. • Organize meetings with the various players to negotiate the formats required by the European Commission for these blending and grant operations, in line with the strategy to be developed by AU-IBAR, FAO and other small ruminant value chain actors, • Prepare proposal of IBAR request with the other Expert and related Action Documents and concept note to be submitted to donors • Ensure the necessary corrections are made until the documents are finalized, following discussions / negotiation and, joint approval by AU-IBAR, FAO and the EU Delegation. • Undertake other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree is required in a relevant field (Animal production, animal health or Agriculture). • At least 10 years (for Category A) of relevant work experience in areas below: o Track record in Political Dialogue with Governments, local authorities, and regional organizations in African countries is essential. o Experience in Private sector development (in particular, formulation of opportunities for private sector support) and in assessing the potential for investments from the private sector. o A sound understanding of the Africa context is required and at least 10 years of relevant work experience in the region is essential. o Prior involvement in small ruminants and livestock policy/strategy programs in Sub-Saharan Africa o Familiarity with EU rules and procedures and experience in project cycle management is required. • Working knowledge (level C) of English. Knowledge of a second FAO language is an asset. • Desirable: Knowledge of any African language is an asset.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

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