Job Posting: 12/Mar/2026 Closure Date: 02/Apr/2026, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: NSA Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Up to 11 months 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
- FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations._ **Organizational Setting**
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through its 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.
FAO’s commitment to sustainable livestock systems is integral to achieving its strategic objectives and operational priorities.
The tasks associated with this consultancy will be carried out within the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA)



under the One Health and Disease Control Branch (NSAH-CJW). The Branch is currently implementing a wide range of programmes and projects across multiple countries and regions. In this context, NSAH-CJW leads several key areas of FAO’s animal health and One Health programmes. These include the Emergency Prevention Programme for Animal Health (EMPRES-AH), the Reference Centres Programme, and activities related to programme management, coordination, resource mobilization and partnership development.
- FAO International Consultant and Call Purpose_
A consultant or Personal Services Agreement (PSA) subscriber is engaged by the Organization to provide specialized expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of specific tasks or assignments of a short-term nature. Assignments may involve full-time or tempo parziale functions. The purpose of this Call for Expressions of Interest is to identify suitably qualified and experienced consultants and/or PSA subscribers to populate a roster of technical experts in Animal Health, One Health and programme support. **Reporting Lines**
The consultant or PSA subscriber will report to the Senior Animal Health Officer or Animal Health Officer, under the overall guidance of the Chief of the One Health and Disease Control Branch (NSAH-CJW). **Technical Focus**
Provide technical and analytical support to the activities of the One Health and Disease Control Branch within the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA)



of FAO. This includes contributing to the implementation of FAO’s animal health and One Health agenda, particularly activities under the Emergency Prevention System for Animal Health (EMPRES-AH). **Tasks and Responsibilities**
FAO Reference Centres - Technical Support and Coordination: - Support the management and coordination of FAO Reference Centres, including gap analysis, strategic planning, monitoring of activities and preparation of reports and knowledge products.
- Organize meetings, consultations and technical events, and liaise with FAO technical officers, governments, partners and relevant international organizations. Risk Assessment, Surveillance, Disease Intelligence and Early Warning
- Support risk assessment and epidemiological activities, including geospatial analysis, risk modelling, value chain studies and simulation exercises. Capacity Development and Technical Backstopping
- Support epidemiological and surveillance capacity development across countries and regions, including strategy development, training and guidance on surveillance tools and information systems.
- Support training on early warning and digital surveillance systems, including EMA-i+, EMPRES-i+, AfyaData, and Decision Support Tools for Avian Influenza and Rift Valley Fever.
- Contribute to veterinary laboratory capacity development under a One Health approach, including diagnostics, quality assurance, biosafety/biosecurity, laboratory networking and surge capacity.
- Support the development of technical guidelines, tools and training materials, including e-learning resources. Policy, Partnerships and Reporting
- Support the development of technical and advocacy materials and compile evidence to support po

📌 Animal Health and One Health Specialists (Roma)
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