Livestock Development Officer (Animal Production And Health)

FAO

Santiago, Chile12h ago

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Key details

Location: Santiago, Chile
Work style: Onsite
Function: other
Focus area: other
Posted: 12h ago

Skills

data collectiontechnical support

About the role

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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 persons 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) 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 departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RLC 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. RLC develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). 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 position is located in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) in Santiago, Chile.

Reporting Lines

The Livestock Development Officer (Animal Production and Health) reports to the Deputy Regional Representative, RLC.

Technical Focus

Leading multidisciplinary team and developing frameworks, methodologies and tools to support animal production and health programmes planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring and capacity development. Emphasizing policy and technical advice, cooperation and resource mobilization aligned with FAO strategies and programme of work. Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the preparation and delivery of programmes, projects, products and services related to livestock and its development for sustainable agrifood system transformation to achieve Better Production, Better Environment, Better Nutrition and a Better Life, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Results

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Regional programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with regional objectives and FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions

• Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and/or participates in internal committees, project teams, and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies;

• Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services;

• Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise;

• Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects;

• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools;

• Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings;

• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAOStrategic Framework.

Specific Functions

· Provides policy advice and technical support to FAO Regional, Subregional and Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean on animal production and health, and One Health related matters for the development of FAO's programmes of work, with a focus on sustainable agrifood systems, food security and nutrition, and resilience in support to the Four Betters of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31.

· Provides expertise on strategies, approaches, practices and technologies in sustainable livestock production, including animal husbandry, genetics, feeding, farm management, climate change mitigation and adaptation and emergency preparedness and response, with particular emphasis on small-scale livestock production, natural resource use and biodiversity.

· Supports the overall implementation of the Animal Production and Health Programme in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.

· Supports implementation and monitoring of programmes/projects at country, subregional and regional levels; contributes to or reviews concept notes, project documents or reports, and supports programmes/projects reporting for donors and within the FAO system.

· Coordinates the planning, development and implementation of activities and technical backstopping of programmes and projects that contribute to the implementation of the One Health Programme Priority Area (PPA) and other livestock-related PPAs of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31.

· Acts as Secretary to the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC), including the organization of its sessions and other meetings, preparation of working documents and communication with Members and partner organizations.

· Supports the coordination of One Health and Antimicrobial Resistance activities among Quadripartite regional and global partners (FAO, the World Health Organization - WHO, the World Organization for Animal Health - WOAH, the United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP); assists countries in the implementation of One Health and AMR Programmes.