National Animal Health/Livestock Expert

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Job Summary

Post Title: National Animal Health/Livestock Expert
Type of Contract: National Project Personnel / Service Contract (NPP/SC)
Duration: 12 Months with possibility of Extension based on Satisfactory Performance & Budget Availability
Probationary Period: Yes (3 Months)
Project: OSRO/AFG/402/JPN (Building resilience and self-reliance of livestock keepers by improving control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and other Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs)
Remuneration: As per FAO Salary Scale
No. of Post (s): 5 (Five) Posts
Duty station: Kabul, Nangarhar, Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat & Kandahar Province
Opening Date: 16/12/2014
Closing Date: 31/12/2014

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Budget Holder/FAO Representative (FAOR) in Afghanistan, Within the framework of ECTAD under the general guidance of the FAO Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) in headquarters the overall guidance of the International Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with the FAO concern staff the incumbent will be responsible for the following activities:
 under the general supervision of the International Chief Technical Advisor and the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator she/he will take direct responsibility for field implementation of project activities with specific reference to the vaccination component;
 be responsible jointly with the other field officers to design awareness material and submit it to the approval of the National Project Coordinator and International Chief Technical Advisor;
 be responsible for preparing the training modules to be delivered to district and field veterinarians and Para-veterinarians related to the implementation of the vaccination component of the project;
 be the trainer for those activities mentioned above and included in the training modules with specific reference to those which will carried out in designated provinces;
 ensure that the technical specifications for the procurement to be finalized for the laboratory component to be delivered at designated province (equipment diagnostic kits consumables etc.) is appropriate and consistent with project objectives;
 ensure timely delivery of project inputs with specific reference to those addressing the vaccine and vaccine storage;
 work in close collaboration with the other field officers to design serological surveys and post-vaccination monitoring surveys;
 be directly responsible in close collaboration with the field officer (epidemiology component) to design field studies aimed at evaluating the efficacy and performances of animals subjected to the preventive vaccination programme;
 monitor project activities ensure adherence to the work plan timeframe and make
recommendations to the National Project Coordinator for any required procedures and
changes to the project;
 monitor expenditure;
 provide to the National Project Coordinator proper project reports including six month and
terminal reports;
 liaise closely with the filed officers to ensure that a good coordination mechanism is
maintained;
 participate in regional training workshops as appropriate;
 prepare annual work-plans for being submitted to the National Project Coordinator;
 assist as appropriate national authorities in preparing national livestock disease control
strategic plans; and
 undertake other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

A veterinary degree with a demonstrated experience in field and laboratory activities;
 The candidate will have sufficient experience in regulatory livestock disease control with
specific reference to large and small ruminants;
 Excellent knowledge of English (Written and Spoken) and excellent command of national
languages (Dari and Pashto)
 Ability to travel to provinces if required;
 Strong competencies in operating computer packages

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan nationals should complete the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) and submit it
along with their application letter and CV to the email address below, clearly mentioning the
vacancy number, post title & preferred duty station (National Animal Health/Livestock Expert
_Province_VA # 37-2014) in the subject line of the email, otherwise your email will not be
consider for further process.
NOTE: Applicant who failed to attached the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) their Application
will not be consider.

The above required documents can also be submitted in writing (marked “Confidential” and
clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number & position title)
to: the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), FAO Representation, Ministry of
Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Jamal Mina, Opposite Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan.
The FAO PH Form can be downloaded using the following internet link:
http://www.jobs.af/jobsMediaFiles/1342949805.doc
The last date for receiving applications is 31 December 2014. Please note that applications
received after closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates whose
applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.
Additional Notes:
 Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview/test
 Application received after closing date will not be given consideration
 Regret letter will only be sent to interviewed candidates
 Please indicate your desired / preferred duty station in the subject of your email while
applying

Functional Area

Agriculture

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Submission Email

FAOAF-vacancies@fao.org

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