Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAcontributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO’s CrossBorder Office for Northwest Syria (NW– based in Gaziantep, Türkiye – is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing food, agriculture and rural development priorities in the Aleppo and Idleb governates of NWS. The primary objective of FAO is to support the development of policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to assist in developing the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. As such, FAO’s office in Gaziantep is currently implementing a portfolio of projects aimed at building the resilience of highly vulnerable conflictand earthquakeaffected rural communities in NWS through critical support to agricultural livelihoods and access to employment in the agrifood sector.
Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of the ADG RR RNE, general supervision of the Programme Officer (RNand daytoday functional supervision of the Emergency Response Specialist for NWS, and in close collaboration with relevant FAO technical units, the Senior Livestock Specialist will be responsible for leading the implementation of FAO’s livestockrelated project/programme activities in NWS.

Technical Focus 

Livestockbased livelihood programming

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Lead and coordinate FAO’s livestockbased programming in NWS to ensure timely implementation of planned activities and achievement of expected results in compliance with project work plans.
•    Advise on the technical quality of inputs and support procurement by preparing technical specifications in consultation with relevant FAO technical officers.
•    Prepare annual work plans for projects to be implemented in NWS in coordination with the FAO CrossBorder technical team and other relevant stakeholders.
•    Chair the NWS Livestock Technical Working Group (LTW.
•    Contribute to identifying and designing appropriate interventions and to the preparation of project proposals, consulting relevant stakeholders where appropriate.
•    Manage Letters of Agreement (LoAwith Implementing Partners (IPas requested.
•    Contribute to project progress reports and terminal reports for submission to donors.
•    In collaboration with partners and stakeholders, continuously assess the needs relating to livestockbased livelihoods in NWS.
•    Represent FAO at relevant meetings, fora, and functions as required.
•    Undertake any other duty as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced university degree in veterinary medicine, animal production, animal health and nutrition, transboundary animal diseases (TADor other related field. A university degree combined with two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
•    7 years of relevant experience (Category in implementing livestockbased programming in humanitarian and/or development contexts.
•    Working knowledge (Level of English;.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Selection Criteria

•    Proficiency in Arabic is an asset
•    Academic qualifications relevant to livestockbased programming.
•    Extent of relevant experience implementing livestockbased programming in different humanitarian and/or development contexts,
•    Extent of relevant experience in, and familiarity with, the regional context.