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National Project Coordinator (NPC)

Posting Date 22/Oct/2024

Closure Date 05/Nov/2024, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRCVI

Job Type Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location Cabo Verde-Praia

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Post Number: N/A

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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 

The Emergency Prevention System for Animal Health (EMPRES) promotes the prevention, detection, preparedness and response to transboundary and emerging animal diseases. Frameworks, strategies and guidelines for early warning surveillance, integrated One Health Intelligence and information sharing for risk assessment, prevention and preparedness are developed by EMPRES to enhance country capacities to manage epidemic and pandemic risks. It also coordinates information sharing with Quadripartite partners through the joint FAO-OIE-WHO Global Early Warning System+ (GLEWS+) including threats at the human-animal-plant-environment interface.

The consultant will lead the implementation of activities at country level under the project, “Prevent and Mitigate the Impact of Transboundary Zoonotic Diseases of Pandemic Potential through the IT Modernization of FAO EMPRES-i and EMA-i Web-based Platforms and the Implementation of FAO Progressive Management Pathway for Terrestrial Animal Biosecurity (PMP-TAB)” (GCP/GLO/1140/USA). The project has two objectives: (1) enhance existing systems for data collection, analysis, visualization, risk assessment capabilities and reporting on emerging transboundary animal and plant pests and diseases (APPDs), including zoonotic diseases at the human-animal-plant-environment (HAPE) interface; and (2) improve national and community level biosecurity capacities and systems through the implementation of FAO Progressive Management Pathway for Terrestrial Animal Biosecurity (PMP-TAB).

Reporting Lines 

The incumbent direct reports to Assistant of FAO Representative (PROGRAMME), under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, in close coordination with the technical leadership of the project GCP/GLO/1140/USA, and in liaison with the Senior Animal Health Officer/Head of EMPRES (Animal Health).

Technical Focus 

The National Project Coordinator will work collaboratively with technical units in the Animal Production and Health (NSA) Division and national ECTAD team (if applicable) to lead the country-level implementation of activities under the project.

The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of a bespoke country workplan for the project aimed at implementing the PMP-TAB, aligned with the outcomes and outputs outlined in the project document.

Tasks and responsibilities 

The specific roles of the NPC will be determined by the country needs and workplan to implement the project and are expected to include:

Create contacts and linkages with the national and subnational governments and relevant stakeholders in the animal health sector and one health space.

Lead and coordinate the organization of the project inception meeting, workshops, stakeholder consultations, field data collection activities, in- person and virtual trainings.

Lead the introduction, deployment and testing of new tools, based on regular consultation with the Veterinary Service Directorate, project team and others at FAO headquarters.

• Lead the scoping of the current biosecurity environment at the national level and the HAPE interface along the selected value chain including aspects of evidence, policy and regulation, capacity, and practices, identifying gaps and improvements required for enhancement of biosecurity.

Lead the formation of a national biosecurity advisory group and local biosecurity taskforce to oversee the design and implementation of the PMP- TAB pilot and plans for scaling up based on lessons learned.

Lead the mapping of the prioritized value chain to identify key stakeholders and risk hotspots at the HAPE interface.

Lead the analysis of data collected as part of the PMP-TAB initiative, and the development of policy and technical briefs.

Contribute to the development and implementation of country-contextualised tools, instruments, schemes and guidelines to support the establishment of enhanced national biosecurity strategies at the HAPE interface.

Identify training needs and contribute to development and implementation of training modules aimed at animal health professionals, producers and other actors of the value chain as part of PMP-TAB implementation.

Support monitoring and evaluation of the project to assess impact, feasibility, and scalability of the interventions.

Provide regular feedback to the project team at FAO headquarters including detailed progress and meeting reports according to the project needs,

results of the pilots and lessons learned.

In collaboration with the communications team, enhance project visibility by documenting implementation for media dissemination. Other tasks agreed in collaboration between the project coordination and the country stakeholders.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING 

Minimum Requirements 

Advanced university or technical diploma in Animal Production and Health

Working knowledge of English and or French

At least 5 years of experience animal health, areas the HAPE interface, national biosecurity and local biosecurity and related fields Must be a Cape Verde national or Cape Verde legal resident

FAO Core Competencies 

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and Portuguese

Have a good networked, has skills in organising and facilitating stakeholder meetings and a good understanding of the production systems in Cape Verde

Familiarity and work experience in animal health

Knowledge of the UN system will be an asset

Selection Criteria 

Curriculum vitae

Interview

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 http://www.whed.net/

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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 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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