Job Description - Animal Health Officer (Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Public Health) (2500276)
Job Posting
Date: 27/Jan/2025
Closure Date
17/Feb/2025, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NSA
Job Type
Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Primary Location
Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010558
CCOG Code: 1H01
Organizational Setting
The Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) promotes and facilitates the sustainable development of the livestock sector, integrating scientific and technical expertise and policy advice.
Reporting Lines
The Animal Health Officer (AMR Surveillance and Public Health) reports to the Senior Animal Health Officer (Head of One Health Coordination and AMR Cluster), under the overall policy/technical guidance and operational supervision of the Chief, One Health and Disease Control Branch (NSAH/CJW), Animal Production and Health Division (NSA).
Technical Focus
AMR surveillance planning, management and coordination, capacity development support and advocacy.
Key Functions
* Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups.
* Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases.
* Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities.
* Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance.
* Collaborates in capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations.
* Promotes international cooperation and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
* Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Specific Functions
* Oversees the overall delivery on strengthening surveillance and ensures its regular reporting.
* Leads the technical development and global implementation of the International FAO AMR Monitoring System (InFARM).
* Coordinates the global maintenance and implementation of the FAO Assessment Tool for Laboratories and AMR Surveillance Systems (ATLASS).
* Coordinates the technical development and implementation of IT solutions for AMR.
* Leads and supervises the InFARM team responsible for building and maintaining interoperability and integration.
* Acts as focal point for Quadripartite collaboration on global AMR surveillance.
* Supports cross cutting efforts for minimizing and containing AMR.
* Drafts, reviews or coordinates the development of publications and other technical content related to AMR.
* Provides global technical coordination of projects and support to regional and country offices.
* Conducts planning and organization of technical meetings, expert consultations and seminars.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
* Advanced university degree in veterinary medicine and in veterinary epidemiology or related field.
* Seven years of relevant experience in infectious disease and/or AMR management.
* Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language.
Technical/Functional Skills
* Work experience in more than one location or area of work is desirable.
* Extent and relevance of experience in prevention and control of animal diseases, particularly AMR.
* Demonstrated ability and experience in coordinating the technical development of IT solutions.
HOW TO APPLY
To 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.
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