{"id":17017,"date":"2025-01-29T08:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/?p=17017"},"modified":"2025-01-29T08:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:44:17","slug":"vaga-animal-disease-surveillance-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/vaga-animal-disease-surveillance-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaga &#8211; Animal Disease Surveillance Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST &#8211; VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT<\/b>\u00a0<b>:<\/b>\u00a02500288<\/p>\n<p>Animal Disease Surveillance Specialist<\/p>\n<p><b>Job Posting<\/b>: 27\/Jan\/2025<\/p>\n<p><b>Closure Date<\/b>: 10\/Feb\/2025, 10:59:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Organizational Unit : FRMOZ &#8211; FAO Representation in Mozambique<\/p>\n<p><b>Job Type<\/b>: Non-staff opportunities<\/p>\n<p>Type of Requisition : Consultant<\/p>\n<p>Grade Level : N\/A<\/p>\n<p><b>Primary Location<\/b>: Mozambique-Maputo<\/p>\n<p>Duration : 60 days<\/p>\n<p>Post Number : N\/A<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO&#8217;s values<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0FAO, 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<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FAO&#8217;s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organizational Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (FAO-ECTAD) under the Global Health Security Programme (GHSP) initiative, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting the Government of Mozambique to meet its International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) obligations. Subsequently, FAO-ECTAD in Mozambique is seeking to recruit a surveillance specialist to strengthen Mozambique&#8217;s animal health surveillance framework and build capacity for sustainable disease reporting and outbreak response efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reporting Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under the overall supervision of the Senior Animal Health Officer\/ ECTAD Global Programme Coordinator (NSAH), the functional and administrative supervision of the FAO Representative in Mozambique and the direct supervision of the ECTAD Country Team Leader (CTL) in Mozambique, and technical backstopping of the ECTAD regional epidemiology and surveillance experts for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), the incumbent shall develop a national animal disease reporting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a national manual for Animal Disease Surveillance for the Government of Mozambique. The incumbent shall support the strengthening of the national animal disease reporting system on risk-based surveillance for the delivery of veterinary services through a One Health approach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Implementation of the &#8221; Supporting the Global Health Security Agenda to address zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and animal health in Mozambique\u201d project (OSRO\/GLO\/137\/USA).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tasks and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To this purpose, the Animal Disease Surveillance Specialist shall undertake the following tasks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Undertake a cursory review of existing animal health policies and regulations to identify gaps and make recommendations that enhance animal disease reporting in Mozambique.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Participate in a animal disease surveillance workshop (draft concept note and agenda, workshop report) with Central Veterinary Authorities, the Ministry of Health (MISAU), Administrators of the Conservation Areas (ANAC) under the Ministry of Land and the Environment (MTA), the newly established Public Health Emergency Operational Centre (PHEOC), professional Associations and the private sector to gather accurate and up-to-date animal disease surveillance data and associated information.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Draft a national Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for animal disease reporting in Mozambique, which shall include all World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)-reportable diseases and other diseases of national interest. The SOP shall also be aligned with digital real-time early warning platforms such as FAO&#8217;s EMA-I, DHIS-2, Afyadata etc.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Prepare concept note and agenda, including training materials and conduct 1 training (ToT) of Animal Health epidemiologists on risk-based surveillance (principles, design) in collaboration with DNSP of MISAU, ANAC of MTA and the PHEOC.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Prepare concept note and agenda, including training materials and conduct 1 training (ToT) of field animal health personnel on outbreak management (investigation and data management).<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Develop a national animal disease surveillance manual for Mozambique.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Participate in a workshop to validate the draft National animal disease surveillance manual and the SOPs for animal disease reporting.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Undertake any other assignments as may be requested by the supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology or related field from recognized Institution.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Minimum of two years of relevant experience in animal disease surveillance and outbreak management.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Working knowledge of English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FAO Core Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Results Focus<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Teamwork<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Communication<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Building Effective Relationships<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technical\/Functional Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>elGjGFg Dmn9At<\/p>\n<li>\u00a0Extensive experience in veterinary epidemiology and animal health workforce development within in public service or animal health service provision in various disciplines within the sector.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Proven track record in developing HRD strategies and training programmes.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Strong stakeholder analysis and engagement and facilitation skills.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Ability to develop comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Excellent technical report writing and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Familiarity with One Health approaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Strong understanding of Mozambique&#8217;s animal health, and regulatory systems, including knowledge of national laws and international standards in the development of surveillance manuals is desirable.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Demonstrated ability to write manuals and SOPs, and in facilitating workshops, focus groups, or stakeholder consultations<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Fluency in Portuguese will be considered an advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency<\/p>\n<p><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU\/UNESCO list<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Please 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 http:\/\/www.whed.net\/<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0For more information, visit the FAO employment website<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>HOW TO APPLY<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Incomplete applications will not be considered<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO&#8217;s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO&#8217;s client support team for further assistance:\u00a0<b>https:\/\/fao.service-now.com\/csp<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Apply for this job: <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500288\">https:\/\/jobs.fao.org\/careersection\/fao_external\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500288<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST &#8211; VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT\u00a0:\u00a02500288 Animal Disease Surveillance Specialist Job Posting: 27\/Jan\/2025 Closure Date: 10\/Feb\/2025, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : FRMOZ &#8211; FAO Representation in Mozambique Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition : Consultant Grade Level : N\/A Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo Duration : 60 days Post Number : N\/A \u00a0FAO is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vaga"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FAO.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17017"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17017\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17018,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17017\/revisions\/17018"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}