Senior Livestock Development Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE), which is part of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The RNE is dedicated to addressing regional priorities related to security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, agriculture, and rural development. It plays a crucial role in identifying, planning, and implementing FAO's priority activities in the region. The organization ensures a multidisciplinary approach to its programs, collaborates with various divisions and offices at headquarters, and develops strategic responses to regional challenges. RNE also engages with regional institutions and supports policy dialogue, partnerships, and capacity development in the areas of food security and agriculture. The office is located in Cairo, Egypt, and is integral to the FAO's mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition and food security across the region.

Job Overview:
The Senior Livestock Development Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the FAO work program related to various aspects of rural development, animal health, resilience, and livestock production systems. This position requires a strong focus on strengthening partnerships and knowledge networks, supporting country-level actions guided by FAO's Country Programme Framework (CPF), and enhancing South-South and triangular cooperation. The officer will provide leadership and technical policy expertise for the development and implementation of regional programs, ensuring alignment with the FAO Strategic Framework and Gender Policy. The role involves analyzing global and country-specific requirements, implementing and monitoring programs, conducting research, and providing technical and policy advice to member countries. The officer will also represent the organization at international meetings, advocate for best practices, and lead resource mobilization activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Livestock Development Officer will have a comprehensive set of duties and responsibilities, including: planning and managing multidisciplinary teams, leading and coordinating regional committees and project teams, analyzing technical issues to inform the FAO Strategic Framework, implementing and monitoring work programs, conducting research and analysis to support technical standards and policy advisory services, providing technical support to decentralized offices, leading capacity development activities, representing the organization at international meetings, and engaging in resource mobilization activities. Specific functions include providing strategic support on animal production and health, advising member countries on disease control strategies, implementing sustainable livestock development programs, and promoting FAO's work in animal production and health.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, or a related field. They should have at least ten years of relevant experience in policy and technical work related to animal health, infectious disease management, and animal production. Proven expertise in supporting members with project formulation and implementation is essential. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and standard-setting processes in the field of animal health and production.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree, specifically a Master’s degree or equivalent, in fields such as Animal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, or related disciplines. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of animal health and production systems, as well as for engaging in policy development and technical advisory roles.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in the field, particularly in policy and technical work related to animal health, infectious disease management, and animal production. Experience in regulatory frameworks, standard-setting, and supporting policy and strategy development is crucial. Furthermore, candidates should have a proven track record of working with member countries to identify, formulate, and implement projects and programs effectively.

Languages:
A working knowledge of English at proficiency level C is mandatory, along with intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official FAO language, which may include Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the organization and with member countries.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Cairo, Egypt, and is part of the FAO's Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa. The role may involve international travel for meetings and conferences. The contract duration and seniority level are not specified in the provided information, but candidates should be prepared for a full-time commitment. Compensation and benefits details are also not included, but typically align with FAO standards for similar positions.