Overview
The Programme Officer (Animal Health) role focuses on coordinating and implementing livestock and animal health initiatives, including a component of the Pandemic Fund project in Malawi. The purpose is to strengthen national systems for preventing, detecting, and responding to epidemic and pandemic threats.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads and supervises the implementation of animal health and livestock development projects, including FAO's component of the Pandemic Fund project in Malawi.
- Provides guidance and support to project personnel and partners in the implementation of project activities related to surveillance, laboratory systems and capacity development.
- Develops and oversees project workplans, ensuring timely delivery of activities in compliance with FAO procedures and national priorities.
- Coordinates with government counterparts, implementing entities and delivery partners to support effective project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Monitors project budgets and resources, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
- Supports the design and delivery of training and capacity development activities and promotes knowledge sharing and lessons learned.
- Contributes to One Health initiatives and promotes collaboration among relevant stakeholders at national and regional levels.
- Prepares technical, operational and progress reports and contributes to communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Organizes and participates in missions, workshops, meetings and evaluation activities related to programme implementation.
- Supports FAO Malawi's broader portfolio in animal health, animal production, resilience and One Health, including providing technical advice on transboundary animal diseases (TADs), zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Required Experience
- Five years of relevant experience in managing and implementing animal disease control programmes, preferably in developing countries, including leading teams and partnerships.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
- Relevance and extent of experience in technical cooperation activities, policy advice and analysis related to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, and the monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.
- Relevance and extent of experience working with intergovernmental bodies and multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Veterinary Medicine or related fields.
