Animal Health Officer (Veterinary Public Health And Antimicrobial Resistance)

• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position
• FAO does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.

The Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) 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 husbandry and provides analysis, policy dialogue (incl. intergovernmental bodies) and technical assistance. It also supports emergency responses, mostly in animal health.

The post is located in the Animal Health Service (AGAH). The FAO Animal Health Service (AGAH) is primarily concerned with aspects related to the prevention, detection and timely response to health threats of animal origin (zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, production diseases, diseases of wildlife, arthropod-borne diseases, food safety, ) that affect public health or efficiencies, sustainable livestock production and conservation efforts. AGAH capacity development work ensures the strengthening of veterinary systems at national and regional level and bridges agriculture development, public health and ecosystem health, and that the systems are inclusive, contribute to food security, good nutrition and poverty reduction.

The Animal Health Officer reports to the Senior Officer, Veterinary Public Health

Veterinary Public Health aspects including endemic zoonotic diseases, animal production related food safety threats and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Collection and analysis of information, data and statistics and project / meeting services to support programme projects, products and services.

• Collects and analyzes relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

• Supports the integration of gender equality and women's empowerment in FAO's work including the disaggregation of data by sex and age where appropriate.

• Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.

• Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.

• Updates databases and web pages.

• Participates on multi-disciplinary project/work teams.

• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.

• Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

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• Advanced university degree in veterinary medicine, public health, pharmacology or related field

• Three years of relevant experience in animal health, Antimicrobial Resistance, Veterinary Public Health, including regulatory aspects, standard setting, and application of One Health.

Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable

• Familiarity with gender issues as needed

• Extent and relevance of experience in collecting and analysing technical information and data.

• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in prevention and control of animal diseases, in particular zoonotic diseases, surveillance/detection of antimicrobial resistant pathogens.

• Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops.

• Extent and relevance of experience in Veterinary Public Health projects and programmes management.