National Animal Health Specialist

Organizational Setting

The FAO Representation, Bangladesh is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning, and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the country. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in Bangladesh and, in collaboration with Regional Office Asia and Pacific and the departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to the country priorities. The representation also supports the regional office in the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the country, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. The office also develops and maintains relations with Government of Bangladesh, UN agencies, the resource partners and other development institution at the country level.

The FAO of the United Nations in Bangladesh has been providing Technical Assistance (TA) to the Government of Bangladesh through several projects, many of them have components of livestock production. FAO Bangladesh has been planning to provide TA to the implementation of Livestock and Dairy Development Project (TA-LDDP) of the Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL). FAO Bangladesh will recruit a National Animal Health Specialist for the upcoming UTF project with LDDP.

Reporting Lines

The National Animal Health Specialist is an SC 9 position and will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh, and the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader.. The National Animal Health Specialist keeping close liaison with the Project Director and the Chief Technical Coordinator (CTC) of LDDP and other relevant project staff, the representative of partner organization of public, private or development organization or the field staff work for the implementation of project activities, and following technical supervision of the LTO and the guidance of the AGAG will undertake the following:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a detailed work plan and time schedule for completing the projects activities in sustainable manner;
• Support the mapping of existing farmers’ groups (FG) and mobilization of FGs/POs
• Support project baseline survey, development of curricula for Farmers` Field School (FFS) and the Manuals for FFS and livestock extension
• Develop action plans for the management of risks associated with animal health, public health and food safety, animal production, marketing and climate
• Help organization of FGDs, national workshop and any other relevant events
• Review national and global plans of animal disease control and prevention plan, zoonoses and veterinary public health management and develop policy and action plans
• Review One health policy issues and plans and draft policy accordingly
• Review food safety plans and policy of livestock origins and implementation status in the country and develop policy and action plans taking lessons from the developed country.
• Providing backstopping support for timely implementation of projects activities;
• Assist preparation of monthly/quarterly/half yearly progress reports;
• Any other responsibility assigned by the local supervisor/management and AFAOR (Programme).

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Prepare a detailed work plan and time schedule for completing the projects activities in sustainable manner;
• Advise on the modalities and supporting LDDP staff in the development of management and ownership structures of the husbandry and dairy sectors and assistance with its implementation;
• Provide monitoring supervision and technical guidance on animal husbandry and dairy production to the LDDP and LFPOs;
• Provides specific policy advice and support to the LDDP on technical matters related to animal husbandry;
• Coordinate the analysis of the projects achievements and preparation of recommendations for PMU-LDDP;
• Supervise and support implementation of the tasks of the peers
• Liaise with the PMU-LDDP and other concerned organizations and agencies related to activity implementations
• Providing backstopping support for timely implementation of projects activities;
• Make sure women are encouraged to participate in the improvement of the husbandry sector at all levels;
• Assist preparation of monthly/quarterly/half yearly progress reports;
• Any other responsibility assigned by the team leader .

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in Veterinary Sciences from any reputed university
• At least 15 years of work experience in the related field including 5 years` research and first-hand experience in Animal Health, disease control and zoonoses management
• Demonstrated profound understanding of animal health management, prevention and control, zoonoses, and udder health of ruminant animals both in public and private sector, have knowledge in diversified disciplines of livestock production, good practices in product quality control, value chain development, food safety of animal origins
• Nationality of Bangladesh.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Proven experience in preparation of technical documents on livestock/agribusiness in the national/international scenario
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of agribusiness/dairy/livestock related sectors in Bangladesh or in the countries of the region
• Proven experience in evidence based livestock policy and standard guideline development
• Have leadership capacity and sharing opinions with peers
• Excellent communication skills including strong writing skills, proven ability to convey complex ideas through clear communication, and concise reports, and effective oral presentations
• Have proven knowledge of planning and implementation of international donor projects
• Practical experience of goods, services and works procurements
• Knowledge of business plan preparation and ability to prepare financial statements using business tool such as COMFAR;
• Competent user of computer and ICT tools having skilled writing, typing and communication ability
• Proven skills in programme monitoring and coordination;
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and practical execution;
• Ability to solve problems, use initiative, and manage work under limited supervision;
• Applicant have a working knowledge of English (written and Spoken) and local dialect is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/