Tasks and responsibilities

Following are the generic functions for which candidates are sought. Specific tasks and responsibilities will be defined in Terms of Reference prepared for different assignments and according to the profile:

• Support the establishment of the VLC, ensuring strong collaboration with the different FAO units involved in the project at regional level, and with the focal points in the different countries within the sub-region;
• Support the continued growth and sustainability of the VLC through ensuring a sub-regionally relevant VLC work programme and strong collaboration and consultation within FAO and with regional partners, promoting advocacy of the VLC within and outside the organization; providing strategic foresight to anticipate future priorities and risks for the VLC; contributing to the definition of solutions towards sustainability of the VLC;
• Consult with target countries, national and regional organizations, existing reports and studies in order to review specific training priorities related to different areas of work in FAO in order to use this information to define a programme of online training based on needs and focus the efforts to attract funds according to the regional/sub-regional needs;
• Maintain a sub-regional network of national training focal points for communication and coordination with the relevant competent authorities in the countries (veterinary services, public health, wildlife management, etc);
• Manage or assist with the management of an existing multi-stakeholder advisory group of relevant regional organizations and bodies, including academic and institutional partners, to guide the identification of gaps and priorities, to promote the uptake of the VLC as a regional platform offering support for multiple training themes, and to ensure the future sustainability of the VLC;
• Manage input from subject matter experts and instructional design specialists to coordinate the development and delivery of v-learning courses and resources;
• Provide, when relevant, subject matter expertise in the development or adaptation of v-learning courses to the regional situation;
• Support the alignment of internal quality assurance processes that assure the quality of training courses, from development to delivery;
• Act as course coordinator of different courses to ensure smooth delivery and promote active participation of trainees;
• Support collection of relevant information after the delivery of courses in order to carry out a regular impact assessment. This will include drafting an impact assessment report suitable to inform further planning of the training programme;
• Provide support to regional networks and organizations through provision of virtual networking solutions such as webinars;
• Undertake other relevant tasks mutually agreed and deemed necessary by the relevant supervisors.



CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements for Consultants:

• University Degree in veterinary science, biology, public health, or other One Health related fields;
• At least five years of relevant post graduate experience in livestock health or production or One Health related areas;
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and French.



FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement



Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience working for, or in support of, government services and/or international organizations in the West Africa; experience across multiple countries is highly desirable;
• High level of technical knowledge of zoonotic and transboundary animal diseases, emergency preparedness, wildlife management, risk analysis and One Health Implementation in West Africa, and a strong understanding of the varied capacity of governments to manage key challenges in these areas of work;
• Sound understanding of and experience with development and delivery of training for professionals through a range of online and other modalities.



Selection Criteria

• Experience managing capacity development projects at a national, regional or international level; projects involving training, extension development and/or delivery would be an advantage;
• Ability to work independently and in a small team environment to effectively develop, coordinate and deliver projects under limited supervision;



Please attach a document highlighting in 200 words or less any relevant project management experience you may have.
Please make sure a copy of your highest degree obtained and all relevant certificates are uploaded to your application.



Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
Please 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/
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.