Operations and Programme Specialist

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) promotes and facilitates the sustainable development of the livestock sector, integrating scientific, technical expertise and policy advice. It hosts technical networks in areas of animal genetics, feed and pastoralism, among others. It provides analysis and technical assistance, and facilitates policy dialogue (including intergovernmental bodies).
The assignment is located in the Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch (NSAP). The branch generates information and manages knowledge, facilitates the development and implementation of innovative solutions and provides technical expertise to improve productivity, efficiency and resilience of livestock production. The activities of the branch cover all production systems, from pastoralism to industrial, including crop-livestock integrated systems; and aim to enhance their sustainability.
Close coordination with the Development Law Service (LEGN) will be ensured on matters related to animal production legislation.
Under the direct supervision of the NSAP Animal Production Officer, and in close consultation and collaboration with the Development Law Service (LEGN) on matters related to legislation, as well as with relevant colleagues in FAO HQ and decentralized offices and partners, the incumbent will support NSAP’s work related to the organization of governing bodies’ meetings, technical meetings, and policy and regulatory matters.
Given the Division’s mandate to support countries in transitioning to a sustainable livestock sector, taking into account the diversity of livestock production systems, and to small-scale livestock producers, including pastoralists, women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, and people in vulnerable situations, to improve their livelihoods and resilience, it is necessary to organize international events, to prepare meetings of governing bodies, and to reflect their inputs in corporate documents. The technical focus of this assignment will also address the need for combined livestock policy and legal expertise to support countries with the development and revision of national legislation.
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