FAO : One Health Specialist

Job Posting: 28/Jul/2023
Closure Date: 08/Sep/2023, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CJWZ
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Various Locations-Various Locations
Duration: Up to 11 months on a WAE basis (with possibility of renewal)
Post Number: N/A

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting
The Joint Centre for Zoonoses and Antimicrobial Resistance (CJWZ) coordinates and provides support to FAO’s priority programme (PPA) actions to promote the One Health (OH) approach in FAO’s programmes and Divisions, and through the coordinated actions with the Quadriparite partite (FAO, the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health and the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP) at global, regional and country scales. FAO’s One Health programme aims to have strengthened and better performing national and international integrated OH systems for human, animal and plant health achieved through improved pest and disease prevention, early warning and management of national and global health risks, including AMR and environmental health, for optimal outcomes for production and global health security. FAO’s One Health PPA is implemented by the Joint Centre for Zoonoses and AMR (CJWZ), in close coordination with the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and the Office for Emergencies and Resilience (OER), through coordination across FAO programmes and Divisions, and through the coordinated actions with the Quadripartite and UNEP at global, regional and country scales.

Reporting Lines
The consultant/PSA, in close collaboration with FAO`s One Health Technical Working Group (OH-TWG), and Quadripartite joint One Health work, where appropriate, reports directly to FAO responsible officers for functional and policy guidance.

Technical Focus
Support the delivery of the One Health activities of the Joint Centre for Zoonoses and AMR (CJWZ), the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and the Office for Emergencies and Resilience (OER).

Tasks and responsibilities
Following are the generic functions for which candidates are sought. Specific tasks and responsibilities will be defined in Terms of Reference prepared for different assignments, according to the profile orientation required and the selected candidates’ experience, qualifications and expertise.
The key functions will be as following (tasks will be assigned according to the specific profile):

Provide expert guidance on One Health-related activities including, but not limited to:
Desk review studies and assessments on various topics related to One Health, including developing/reviewing One Health strategies and Frameworks;
Epidemiological analysis, risk assessment and forecasting of health threats requiring One Health interventions;
Adapting existing information systems to improve collection of OH intelligence and information sharing within and across health sectors;
Develop and implement integrated and progressive One health and biosecurity management approaches for evidence-based risk management along value chains;
Support the coordinated implementation policies, strategies for progressive risk management at national regional and global level, and the strengthening of institutional capacities for progress in international OH and sanitary standards;
Support integrated One Health surveillance on health threats, including AMR and zoonotic diseases;
Support the development of One Health technical guidelines/tools/products;
Providing support to strengthen FAO’s capacities/ tools, design and implementation of One Health monitoring and evaluation system in food and agriculture;
Contributing to implementation of One Health related projects in coordination with other stakeholders within and outside FAO.
Provide expertise in economics, with a view to supporting national OH investment planning
Through working with national counterparts and FAO country and regional offices, support analysing, prioritizing and costing OH actions/initiatives in support of national investment planning;
Support the profiling of potential international and local investors;
Lead/contribute to OH investment notes and other related documents and preparation for OH-relevant investment forum(s)
Support capacity development activities at national and regional initiatives, including but not limited to:
Support the identification of the One Health core competencies required for Veterinary Services and other relevant sectors at national and field levels;
Support activities to improve national capacity to apply an extended One Health approach for risk management at interfaces and along value chains;
Design/develop the training curricular based on the required core competencies for relevant levels, and support the delivery and monitoring of progress in OH competencies through digital/blended and field based training methods, Prepare, organize, participate in and provide technical support for the One Health training/workshops.
Support internal and external advocacy, networking and partnership building for One Health:
Contribute to extending the One Health approach to engage relevant sectors and disciplines including animal health, wildlife, environment, public, academia, research and private sectors at global, regional and national levels;
Support the One Health Technical coordination/ Working Group (OH-TWG) and support the coordination with internal and external partners on One Health- related activities;
Support partnership building and resource mobilization efforts for FAO and Quadripartite initiatives, assisting with profiling resource partners, match-making and engaging resource partners through a variety of means, including events and proposal design;
Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements Depending on the Profile and orientation:

For Consultants:

University degree in a discipline relevant to the duties listed or otherwise related to FAO’s Programme of Work, including technical field disciplines;
At least 1 year (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 12 years (Category A) in one of the areas below:
One Health-related matters activities (such as assessment, training, strategy);
Working with international and/or regional Organizations and/or Institutions;
Surveillance related to One Health in food and agriculture sectors;
Epidemiology, data analysis and risk assessment;
Monitoring and Evaluation work;
Economics;
Partnerships
Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge (Level B) of one of FAO’s Official languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian.

For PSAs:

University degree, technical specialization or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the duties listed or otherwise related to FAO’s Programme of Work, including technical field disciplines;
At least one year of relevant work experience in:
One Health related matters activities (such as assessment, training, strategy);
Working with international and/or regional Organizations and/or Institutions;
Surveillance related to One Health in food and agriculture sectors;
Epidemiology, data collection, management, data analysis and risk assessment;
Economics, International partnerships.
Working knowledge (Level C) of English is required.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Selection Criteria

Post-graduate qualification veterinary medicine/science, epidemiology, public health, risk assessment, or in a discipline relevant to the management of One Health programmes such as economics, partnerships, including International experience as relevant
At least 1year of experience in working in the duties listed or otherwise related to FAo’s Programme of work, ideally on OH-related matters with multi-disciplinary teams from animal and public health sectors;
Familiarity with liaising with FAO HQ and decentralized offices as well as the knowledge of protocol procedures will be considered an asset;
Strong communication skills in English alongside a second language.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
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 more information, visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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