National Livestock Value Chain Specialist

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes 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 goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources. The current CPF for the period of 2022 - 2025 has four priority areas: (1) One Health (OH); (2) Climate change response, environment and natural resources management; (3) Food safety, sustainable production and consumption, and equitable livelihoods for all; and (4) Governance, Gender and PWDs.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices:

(i)    advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
(ii)    provide technical assistance and deliver core services; 
(iii)    assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation; 
(iv)    position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and 
(v)    ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.  

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Viet Nam and direct supervision of the Senior Technical Coordinator of the FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Viet Nam, with guidance from the FAO Viet Nam and in close collaboration with relevant government’s counterparts.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will provide support to analyse in-country and cross-border livestock value chains and zoonoses risks, and will lead the mapping, communication, collaboration, and capacity-building activities related to livestock value chains, and joint risk assessment.

Tasks and responsibilities

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:
 

•     Plan and conduct in-country and cross border livestock value chain analysis;
•     Generate maps of livestock value chain analysis results and preparing communication materials such as social media post, news articles and peer reviewed publications; 
•     Provide technical support and inputs to organize meetings, workshops and trainings related to livestock value chain, traceability and zoonoses risk assessment; 
•     Collaborate, share results and conduct joint analysis and zoonoses risk assessment of livestock value chain and human movement with project partners;
•     Perform other tasks as requested.

FAO Standards and guidelines:

•     Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
•     All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en 
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia  
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE(https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en    
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff). 
•     Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  
 
•     Advanced university degree in veterinary science, animal science, agriculture, or a related field.
•     At least 10 years of relevant experience in livestock value chain analysis, epidemiology, animal health, or related areas.
•     Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese
•     National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•     Advance knowledge of livestock value chain analysis, zoonoses risk assessment, traceability systems, and cross-border animal movement issues.
•     Proven experience in data analysis, GIS mapping, and preparation of technical and communication materials.
•     Strong analytical thinking, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
•     Work experience with government stakeholders, international organizations, or UN agencies is an advantage

Selection Criteria

Based on minimum requirements, core competencies, and technical/functional skills.