FAO recrute 01 Livestock Assistant
FAO
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description – Livestock Assistant (2301963)
Job Description
2301963
Livestock Assistant
Job Posting: 05/Jul/2023
Closure Date: 19/Jul/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRSIL
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Sierra Leone-Freetown
Duration: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds)
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
FAO Representation in Sierra Leone implements an integrated food security programme, focusing on diversification of livelihoods, managing natural resources and building resilience. The office employs diverse team of experts locally, but also attracts the available technical experts from the region and the Head Quarters (HQ). FAO works in close partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone, farmers and other stakeholders, supporting plans and policies that affect the food and nutrition security in the country; our work is part of the corporate commitment to support countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, especially SDG 2 on Zero Hunger.
Reporting Lines
Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Sierra Leone, the Livestock Assistant will be technically supervised by the Senior Livestock Officer and the Assistant FAOR (in charge of programme) in close collaboration with the FAO technical colleagues in the sub-regional office for West Africa.
Technical Focus
The Livestock Assistant should work with the objective of assuring efficient, smooth and timely implementation of the project and the timely achievement of the project outputs as per FAO standard and donor requirements. Provide programmatic and technical expertise needed to manage the project across the eights district. He/she is also responsible for the submission of high-quality project reports in a timely and coordinated manner to the FSRP PMU for onwards submission to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS).
Tasks and responsibilities
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of country strategies and programmes related to livestock and animal health in collaboration with MAFS, in line with national priorities and FAO’s Programme Priority Areas (PPAs);
• Support implementation of the FAO programmes in collaboration with line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the World Bank, and other international technical agencies and partners;
• Implement animal disease control activities in close collaboration with MAFS such as disease surveillance and reporting, outbreak investigation and response, administering basic treatments, vaccination and quarantine of improved livestock breeds among others;
• Assist in undertaking sample collection, packaging and dispatch to designated laboratories for testing;
• Assist in the design and monitoring of the animal houses in the selected districts,
• Assist in animal feed identification, formulation and distribution,
• In collaboration with MAFS, provide extension services and farm visits, advice farmers on good husbandry practices and construction of farm structures;
• Contribute to capacity strengthening of the project beneficiaries through trainings in close collaboration with MAFS, and other relevant stakeholders;
• In close collaboration with MAFS, contribute to facilitating access to markets by establishing market linkages between the community and private/public partners for small ruminants, and poultry products and by products;
• Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) focal point in FAO in collecting inputs for the project M & E calls;
• Contribute to preparation of regular project progress reports, for FAO, the World Bank and other stakeholders;
• Submit a final technical report upon completion of the assignment to the Assistant FAOR (Programmes) and FAOR;
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher Diploma in Animal Health/Production or Animal Science or a related field;
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in animal health/production in Sierra Leone;
• Working knowledge of English;
• National of Sierra Leone.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/ Functional Skills:
• Ability to supervise, manage and support to field activities of the project.
• Ability to manage trainings and capacity building programme of the project.
• Relevant experience/ exposure, skills and knowledge in results-based approach/management.
• Experience in managing of livelihood development programme.
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders.
• Different types of report writing skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft office, Photoshop).
• Proven ability to write technical reports;
• Good experience of training approaches.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
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/
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.
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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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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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• 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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