Animal disease reporting Assistant (ECTAD)
Job Posting: 06/Feb/2023
Closure Date: 20/Feb/2023, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FAVIE
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Viet Nam-Hanoi
Duration: from 16 February – 31 December 2023 (extension will be considered based on the incumbent’s performance and fund availability)
Post Number: N/A
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Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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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.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. With presently 194 member states, FAO works in more than 130 countries worldwide, including Vietnam, where the Organization has operated since 1978. The current Country Programming Framework (CPF) for the period of 2022‑2025 has four priority areas: (1) One Health (OH); (2) Climate change response, environment and natural resources management; (3) Food safety, sustainable production and consumption, and equitable livelihoods for all; and (4) Governance, Gender and PWDs. The incumbent’s tasks will mainly contribute to the fourth priority area.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Viet Nam, under the direct supervision of the ECTAD Senior Technical Coordinator of the Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Disease (ECTAD) in Viet Nam, and in close collaboration with FAO Viet Nam and relevant government partners.
Technical Focus
Animal Health
Tasks and responsibilities
Assist the Department of Animal Health (DAH) to gather animal health information from 63 provinces
Report animal disease events and manage animal diseases database on the Viet Nam Animal Health Information System (VAHIS)
Support DAH IT and Epidemiology team to develop active surveillance, disease free establishment, and wildlife disease reporting modules in VAHIS
Develop technical guidelines on animal disease outbreak responses including investigation, containment, vaccination, etc.
Support animal disease situation analysis and development of animal diseases situation update communication materials
Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine;
At least 2 years of relevant working experience in collection and analysis of animal diseases information;
Working knowledge (level C) and excellent writing skills in both English and Vietnamese;
National or Resident of Viet Nam.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Strong analytical thinking and interpersonal skills
Experience in epidemiology and control of animal diseases
Experience using animal disease information systems such as VAHIS
Experience working for development projects/international organizations/NGOs/UN agencies
Experience in working with government agencies at both national and provincial levels
GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct
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
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