ph3Organizational Setting /h3pGuided by the Country Program Framework **********, FAO's country programme in Egypt is aligned with country priorities as expressed in national strategies such as; Vision ****, **** Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-****), National Water Resources Plan, , Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-**** and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions *****), National Food and Nutrition Strategy ), Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance ), Programmer *****), National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women, ****, Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life – Sustainable Rural Communities) , Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) Program, and residential Initiative "Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Building".
/ph3Organizational Setting /h3pGuided by the Country Program Framework **********, FAO's country programme in Egypt is aligned with country priorities as expressed in national strategies such as; Vision ****, **** Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-****), National Water Resources Plan, , Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-**** and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions *****), National Food and Nutrition Strategy ), Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance ), Programmer *****), National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women, ****, Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life – Sustainable Rural Communities) , Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) Program, and residential Initiative "Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Building".
/ppThe Field Animal Health Specialist will be based in one of FAO's intervention governorates (Assiut or Beheira).
/ph3Reporting Lines /h3pThe Field Animal Health Specialist will work under the direct supervision of FAO Representative in Egypt, the day-to-day guidance of the Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with FAO Egypt Livestock and Animal Health team.
/ph3Technical Focus /h3pAnimal health, disease surveillance and control, capacity development, technical support to One Health approach and animal health project activities.
/ph3Tasks And Responsibilities /h3ulliSupport the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of animal health and livestock activities in the project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)



"Tackling Climate Change Through Sustainable Livestock Management" GCP/EGY/040/ITA.
/liliConduct field assessments, identify animal health priorities, and support disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, outbreak investigations, and emergency response activities.
/liliPromote good animal husbandry practices, biosecurity, animal welfare, antimicrobial stewardship, and the One Health approach through field interventions and technical guidance.
/liliOrganize and deliver training, field demonstrations, and capacity-building activities for veterinarians, para-veterinarians, community animal health workers, extension staff, and livestock producers, and develop the necessary technical and training materials.
/liliCoordinate with the General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS), local veterinary authorities, research institutions, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
/liliMonitor field activities, collect and analyze technical data, contribute to monitoring and evaluation, and prepare technical reports, mission reports, training reports, and other project documentation.
/liliContribute to the preparation of annual work plans, technical specifications, procurement documents, and other technical outputs required for project implementation.
/liliSupport the organization of technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
/liliPerform other related duties as required.
/li /ulh3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3h3Minimum Requirements /h3ulliUniversity degree in veterinary sciences, animal health and related fields; /liliAt least 5 years of experience in sustainable animal health and livestock activities; /liliWorking knowledge (level C) of Arabic, limited knowledge (level B) of English; /liliNational of Egypt.




/li /ulh3FAO Core Competencies /h3ulliResults Focus /liliTeamwork /liliCommunication /liliBuilding Effective Relationships /liliKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3ulliFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) /liliApplications received after the closing date will not be accepted /liliPlease 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 /liliFor additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: /liliAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
/li /ulh3Job Posting /h3p30/Jul/**** /ph3Closure Date /h3p13/Aug/****, 11:59:00 PM /ph3Organizational Unit /h3pFNEGY - FAO Representation in Egypt /ph3Job Type /h3pNon-staff opportunities /ph3Type of Requisition /h3pNPP (National Project Personnel) /ph3Grade Level /h3pN/A /ph3Primary Location /h3pVarious Locations-Various Locations /ph3Duration /h3p12 months /ph3Post Number /h3pN/A /ppIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device /pulliFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /liliQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply /liliEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /liliFAO, 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 /liliAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /liliAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li /ulpFAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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