national animal HEALTH specialistFAO

Organizational Setting
For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.
Reporting Lines
The National Animal Health Specialist directly reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme).
Technical Focus
The registration and licensing of all livestock and its by-products including accreditation of livestock transport vehicles in the Philippines is required by the Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Animal Industry to ensure safe, clean and orderly handling of commodities through various stages of marketing or distribution channels and to maintain freedom from high impact animal diseases. The current paper-based application does not allow systematic storage and immediate extraction of verifiable information which is a major hindrance in the validation of relevant documents at the checkpoints. In the absence of such system, misuse and by some traders/shippers are increasing and thus far has pose significant biosecurity issues. The project aims to enhance the present application procedure by migrating it to the electronic system for an efficient, transparent and reliable delivery of frontline services.
Tasks and responsibilities
Serve as the project team leader and ensure coordination between FAOPH and the Bureau of Animal Industry;
Develop plans, work programs, and project activities in close coordination with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Focal Person;
Monitor progress against the work plan by tracking activities and targets with periodical review and revision;
With support from the FAO Philippines, conduct consultations with relevant government partners and stakeholders;
Lead the conduct of trainings and piloting activities in relation to the registry system;
Provide technical advise and work closely with the IT Specialist for the development of the registry system;
Develop guidelines and draft policies to support the operationalization and adoption of the registry system;
Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by FAO Representative.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree in Veterinary Science and Medicine/Animal science/ Animal health and production and other post graduate specific work or qualifications in veterinary epidemiology, and animal disease prevention and control.
At least 7 years of relevant work experience in animal health, and familiarity with animal quarantine and movement protocols including regulations is an advantage.
National or resident of the Philippines
Working knowledge (level C) of English and Filipino
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Strong analytical skills and excellent command in animal health, quarantine and movement including regulations or other methods related to field of expertise
General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage
In line with FAO policy, commitment to placing accountability to people affected by disaster framework at the core of FAO's emergency policy and practice, from preparedness up to the onset of an emergency in all phases of the programme cycle
FAO

Quezon City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time