Overview
Provide overall support in implementing programs and activities under the Resilient Philippines Project and other projects on Animal Production and Health. Assist in coordinating projects and their activities with relevant partners and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide over-all support in implementing the programs and activities under Resilient Philippines Project (GCP/PHI/082/PAF) and other projects implemented by the FAO ECTAD in the Philippines;
- Support the project team in coordinating the projects and their activities to relevant partners and stakeholders;
- Assist in the preparations and conduct of different training, workshops, meetings, as well as conduct of follow-through activities in technical areas such as laboratory, surveillance and early warning, epidemiology, workforce development, AMR, communications and community engagement;
- Take part in relevant training, workshop, and meetings and assist in the preparation of reports, updates, or communications in various social media platforms and FAO sites, on the outcomes of the activity;
- Assist in the development, implementation, and data collection and analysis of different initiatives and activities;
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of advocacy and awareness campaigns, farm level data generation, and other relevant initiatives following One Health approach;
- Assist in the monitoring of progress against the project work plan and logframe by tracking activities, targets, and indicators;
- Assist in ensuring administrative and financial matters/transactions concerning the project are conducted in accordance with FAO guidelines;
- Assist in the preparation of project reports, briefs and various correspondence with FAO PH, RAP, & FAO HQ and government partners;
- Participate in regional discussions, travel missions and online meetings, if requested;
- Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested.
Required Experience
- For DVM and non-DVM with Advance degree, at least 3 years of experience in laboratory, surveillance, epidemiology, community engagement, etc.
- For non-DVM applicants without advance degrees, at least 5 years of experience in laboratory, surveillance, epidemiology, community engagement, etc.
- Familiarity with and understanding of the work of international organizations, regional entities and national governments
- In-depth knowledge of project management and strategic planning, budgets and financial reporting
Qualifications
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or for non-DVM applicants must have an advanced degree in epidemiology/animal health/public health or related field.
