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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
- 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
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
Organizational Setting
As part of FAO’s effort to strengthen One Health workforce at community level, NSAH-CJW is implementing the project “Empowering veterinary paraprofessional entrepreneurs”, in Uganda, Nigeria and South Africa. This project builds on a first phase of implementation between 2021-2023 and aims to deliver and evaluate a model for sustainable last mile animal health service delivery through capacity development of private sector veterinary paraprofessionals (VPPs), and by addressing bottlenecks within the business environment. Gender-sensitive programming is an essential part of the project. Women make up 60% of poor smallholder livestock farmers and are therefore a key target group for last mile animal health services.
The project is centred around four complementary outcomes\:
•Outcome 1\: Strengthened veterinary paraprofessional businesses providing gender responsive preventive healthcare services
•Outcome 2\: Increased pool of continuous professional development compliant and registered veterinary paraprofessionals
•Outcome 3\: Improved business climate for veterinary paraprofessionals
•Outcome 4\: Increased awareness of private sector primary animal healthcare veterinary paraprofessional business model for improved access to animal health services
In South Africa, the project will train 60 currently unemployed animal health technicians (AHTs) with the aim of empowering and supporting them to establish their own small businesses serving rural livestock farming communities by providing primary animal healthcare services, focussing on preventive interventions. This will be the second cohort of AHTs to be trained in South Africa by the project. The rules governing the work of AHTs in South Africa were changed in December 2022, allowing them to operate private primary animal health care facilities for the first time.
The training follows a blended learning model, providing a mix of online learning, face to face workshops, work placements, mentorship, coaching and guided assignments. The face-to-face workshops will be delivered by partner training institutes and these institutes will work collaboratively with FAO to develop the planning and materials for each workshop.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAOR and the direct supervision of the VPP Project Country Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator.
Technical Focus
Assist in providing administrative support during implementation of the project activities and liaising with AHT trainees, mentors, and workshop attendees.
Tasks and responsibilities
•Provide administrative support to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
•Handle travel arrangements for all in country missions and support processing of travel claims.
•Proofread documents, prepare draft letters (notice of selection, invitations etc.) in accordance with FAO guidelines.
•Assist in all activities related to the preparation and organization of meetings & workshops, supporting all logistical aspects.
•Support the liaison with AHTs, mentors and workshop attendees with respect to travel and data re-imbursements.
•Maintain effective delivery follow-ups control tracking the delivery of goods and services.
•Support preparation of Casual Labour contracts for reimbursement of AHTs during work placements.
•Track completion of work placements.
•Assist in monitoring budget and project expenses.
•Support updating of project archives in the SharePoint.
•Support the project team in resolution of administrative matters.
•Undertake other related duties and duty missions when required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
•University degree in administration or equivalent.
•At least one year of relevant experience assisting project implementation and administration.
•Working knowledge of English (Level C) and limited knowledge of a second national language.
•National of South Africa or resident of the country with valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
•Results Focus
•Teamwork
•Communication
•Building Effective Relationships
•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
•Good knowledge of FAO or united national operations procedures is desirable.
•Competent in using Microsoft Office, Excel, formatting in Word
•Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
- 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 other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- 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
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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