Livestock Development Officer
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a Livestock Development Officer in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to provide technical support in animal health and production systems, pandemic prevention, and One Health initiatives. The position is a fixed-term staff position with a competitive compensation package.
- Role
- Livestock Development Officer
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Papua New Guinea-Port Moresby
- Category
- Other
The role
The Livestock Development Officer will provide technical support to FAO activities in support of animal health and production systems strengthening, pandemic prevention, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and One Health.
What you'll do
- Research and analyze technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology-related information
- Provide technical support and analysis to various assessments, studies, and initiatives
- Collaborate in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes, and databases
- Participate on multidisciplinary teams and lead working groups/teams
- Support the preparation and monitoring of project workplans, budgets, and operational arrangements
- Provide technical guidance and backstopping for the implementation of One Health and livestock-related activities
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in animal science, livestock production, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, or related field
- Five years of relevant experience in animal health, infectious disease management, zoonoses, AMR including regulatory aspects, standard setting, and epidemiology
- Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Dependency allowances, Rental subsidy, Education grant for children, Home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, International health insurance; optional life insurance, Disability protection
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
What is the compensation package like?
The compensation package is competitive and includes a variety of benefits such as dependency allowances, rental subsidy, and international health insurance.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced university degree in animal science, livestock production, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, or a related field, and at least five years of relevant experience.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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