Overview
Provide technical, operational, and coordination support for the implementation of animal health, laboratory, surveillance, AMR/AMU, biosafety, and One Health related activities in Lao PDR.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of project activities related to animal health, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use (AMU), biosafety, and One Health initiatives;
- Coordinate with the government partner at central and sub-national level and other relevant stakeholders for effective implementation of activities;
- Support planning, organization, and facilitation of meetings, workshops, trainings, simulation exercises, and field activities;
- Assist in preparation of technical documents, presentations, meeting reports, workshop summaries, and mission reports;
- Support field activities including sample collection, surveillance, outbreak investigation, biosafety and biosecurity assessments, and monitoring missions;
- Work closely with Data Management Officer and M&E Specialist for assist in data collection, entry, validation, analysis, and reporting related to surveillance, laboratory activities, AMR/AMU studies, and other project activities;
- Support laboratory strengthening and capacity building activities for national and sub-national animal health staff;
- Assist with monitoring implementation progress against approved workplans and support preparation of periodic technical and progress reports;
- Support coordination and communication between FAO, government counterparts, implementing partners, and donors;
- Assist with procurement plan for laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, training materials, and field activities;
- Contribute to development and review of technical guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, IEC materials, and communication products;
- Support knowledge management, information sharing, and documentation of lessons learned and best practices;
- Participate in field missions and provide technical support during emergency response activities as required;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in animal health, laboratory, surveillance, project implementation, or One Health related activities;
- Experience supporting animal health, AMR/AMU, surveillance, laboratory, or One Health programmes;
- Knowledge of zoonotic diseases, biosafety, biosecurity, and transboundary animal diseases;
- Experience organizing trainings, workshops, and field activities;
- Ability to prepare technical reports and meeting documentation;
- Experience working with government agencies, development partners, or international organizations is an asset;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams;
- Willingness to travel to provinces and remote areas as required.
Qualifications
University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Livestock Production, Veterinary Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, One Health, Environmental Science or related field;
