Avis de recrutement : FAO recrute un(e) Responsable de la santé animale (Directeur régional ECTAD, Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre) au Ghana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Africa (RAF) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with offices and divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities. RAF also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAF develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
The tasks envisaged for this position are to be carried out within the framework of FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), a joint platform between the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) and the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER).
The position is located in the Regional Office for Africa in Accra, Ghana.

Reporting Lines
The Senior Animal Health Officer reports to the Regional Programme Leader (RPL RAF) and works under the functional guidance of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative for Africa (ADG/RR RAF) and on managerial/administrative issues and regional priorities, and under the technical guidance of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)/Chief, Animal Health Service (NSAH) and the technical backstopping and supervision of the ECTAD Global Programme Coordinator (NSAH). He/she will work in collaboration with the Head of the Emergency Prevention System for Animal Health (EMPRES-AH), the Head of the FAO Emergency Management Centre (EMC), the Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer/ECTAD Global Programme Budget Holder (OER), the Joint Zoonotic Diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Center (CJWZ) Officers and the Animal Production and Health Officers of the Regional, Subregional and Country Offices.

Technical Focus
Provide overall guidance, supervision and technical leadership to all the ECTAD country teams in the subregions in West and Central Africa on transboundary animal disease threats.

Key Results
Develop ECTAD regional results framework and action plans on animal health threats in conjunction with RAF animal health, One Health and AMR Officers, EMPRES-AH and EMC staff, and ensure alignment and synergy with the FAO’s relevant goals (Betters) and priority programme areas (PPAs), with NSAH and CJWZ long term vision, Decentralized Offices and FAO’s strategic international and regional partners.

Minimum Requirements
•    Advanced university degree in veterinary science or in relevant fields of study.
•    Ten years of relevant experience in The management and implementation of TADs/re-emerging infectious diseases (rEIDs) control programmes.
•    Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and French.

Competencies :
•    Results Focus;
•    Leading, Engaging and Empowering;
•    Communication;
•    Partnering and Advocating;
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement;
•    Strategic Thinking.

Technical/Functional Skills
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions;
•    Extent and relevant of experience of the livestock and animal health sector with good understanding of the prevention and control of TADs/rEIDs;
•    Demonstrated experience in applying international standards related to animal health, commerce and trade;
•    Extent and relevance of experience in preparing technical briefs, reports, presentations, and project proposals;
•    Extent and relevance of experience in different countries and regions, especially in developing countries and countries in transition;
•    Extent and relevance of experience in management of emergency and developmental programmes;
•    Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes related to animal health in development organizations;
•    Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources;
•    A PhD is considered an asset.

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Deadline : April 07th, 2023