Job Description - National Veterinary Expert (2400561)

Job Description

2400561 National Veterinary Expert

Job Posting

: 15/Feb/2024

Closure Date

: 29/Feb/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : FNIRQ

Job Type

: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel) Grade Level : N/A

Primary Location

: Iraq-Baghdad Duration : 11 months Post Number : N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
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

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Iraq, the direct supervision of the Deputy FAOR, in collaboration FAO-national technical team (TT) working on the project, and in consultation with relevant technical divisions at FAO headquarters and the RNE Lead Technical Officer

Technical Focus

Animal health
The incumbent will largely support the project Strengthening Iraq Veterinary Legislation and Expanding Delivery of Animal Health Services and Disease Surveillance to update the current regulatory framework governing Animal Health in Iraq to meet the WOAH and other international standards

Tasks and responsibilities

The National Veterinary Expert will:
• Assisting in conducting veterinary assessments (SET/LMT) to identify strengths, weaknesses, and training requirements in the field of animal health within the project targeted governorates.
• Supporting the FAO-national technical experts in the day-to-day implementation of the animal health project in accordance with operational procedures.
• Ensuring appropriate coordination with the project and FAO team on all administrative, communication, and field operations aspects.
• Collaborate with the project team and supervisor to facilitate the recruitment of national and international experts in the field of animal health as required by the project, including the preparation of job descriptions.
• Assist the FAO technical team in the Animal Health Coordination Unit, which includes both FAO and respective Government Counterparts, namely the FAO Technical Team (FAO-TT), Government Technical Team (Government-TT), and ToTs Implementation Working Groups, to evaluate the progress of animal health roadmap implementation, identify obstacles, and reach consensus on follow-up actions and future activities.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with relevant government counterparts and other key partners and stakeholders in the area of animal health.
• Strengthen and closely oversee the project advancement.
• Ensure the preparation of required reports in collaboration with FAO-TT, adhering to the applicable rules and regulations.
• Support the identification and execution of training programs in the area of animal health, surveillance and reporting systems.
• Provide technical assistance to government counterparts on policy and technical matters related to the project, including surveillance, electronic disease reporting and information analysis.
• Work with FAO technical divisions and relevant line ministries to prepare all required profiles and briefs related to the veterinary program for potential funding and donor requests.
• Assist the FAO M&E team in collecting data on activities and achievements/results, offering essential data and topics for discussion as needed, and ensure timely dissemination of relevant information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Veterinary, or closely related subjects;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in agriculture, veterinary legislation or any related field;
• Working knowledge of Arabic and limited knowledge of English
• National of Iraq

FAO Core Competencies

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

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 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 For additional employment opportunities 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.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at 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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