Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 global 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. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. The support is based on the guidelines as provided by the Country Programming Framework (CPF). The CPF articulates FAO’s collective response in support of Tanzania’s national priorities and pathway to 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It embodies the spirit of partnerships to leverage strength and drive transformative change, making real our collective promise to leave no-one behind. The CPF results framework is also aligned with FAO’s regional thematic priorities: I) COVID-19 impacts on agrifood systems in Africa, policy priorities for inclusive- and resilient recovery; ii) Investing in ecosystem restoration for a more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems transformation in Africa; iii) Promoting investment and trade for competitive agrifood systems; and iv) Placing women, youth, and the poor at the forefront.

Reporting Lines

The ECTAD focal point in Zanzibar reports to the ECTAD Country Team Leader at FAO in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Technical Focus

The overall objective of ECTAD work is to support countries to build sustainable animal health systems and One Health capacities to mitigate risks and threats caused by emerging and re-emerging zoonoses, endemic zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Tasks and responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of the USAID-funded FAO ECTAD global health security programme (GHSP) in Zanzibar.
This includes but not limited to:
•    Support GHSP planning and implementation through regular consultations with relevant One Health stakeholders in Zanzibar.
•    Facilitate capacity building on access and use of the digital animal health surveillance system in Zanzibar.
•    Support development of animal health surveillance strategy for Zanzibar.
•    Support active surveillance for selected Priority Zoonotic Diseases (PZDs) Zanzibar.
•    Coordinate implementation of the Multisectoral AMR National Action Plan M&E framework in Zanzibar.
•    Prepare and facilitate GHPS field missions, trainings, workshops by/with the government, FAO and USAID
•    Facilitate preparation and completion of GHSP monitoring and learning activities as outlined in the GHSP result framework.
•    Prepare and submit GHSP six-monthly reports to the ECTAD Country Team Leader.

Support FAO’s efforts to improve disease intelligence, early warning and One Health in Zanzibar
•    Design and coordinate implementation of surveillance activities relevant to emerging and re-emerging PZDs non-zoonotic diseases and AMR to mitigate the high (current/potential) impact of diseases in Zanzibar.
•    Coordinate the relevant stakeholders to improve surveillance, diagnostics, One Health approaches in Zanzibar targeting innovative approaches addressing national and regional priority diseases.
•    Coordinate and participate in One Health initiatives, meetings, workshops in Zanzibar as guided by the Country Team Leader.
•    In close consultation with relevant sectors and stakeholders, initiate zoonotic disease control program to serve as an entry point for a functional inter-sectoral One Health collaboration
•    Coordinate linkages of the FAO program relevant to One Health with Ministries responsible for Animal, public and environmental health and other relevant Ministries, technical and funding partners in Zanzibar.
•    Provide regular updates of TADs epidemiology situation project activity updates and prepare web articles on technical accomplishments as needed.
•    Prepare weekly epi-lab reports shared to the ECTAD national epidemiologist as guided by the Country Team Leader
•    Ensure coordination enhancing synergies and complementarity with other projects and programmes implemented by FAO in Zanzibar.
•    Perform other duties as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

•    University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Agriculture or other related subjects and with a Master’s or PhD in Epidemiology or related field.
•    At least 5 years of relevant experience in livestock and animal health management.
•    Minimum of five years of relevant experience in public / private service or academic/research setting on animal health or production in various disciplines within the sector.
•    Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili.
•    National of Tanzania.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Demonstrated work experience and skills in project management including familiarity with the development of results frameworks, logical framework, and results-based project work plans and budget.
•    Strong skills in organizing and leading consultative processes involving various stakeholders.
•    Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to write clear and concise reports is considered a strong asset.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience working in multicultural environment.
•    Good communication, writing and presentation skills in English

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION