Programme Officer (Animal Health)New

Leads FAO Malawi's animal-health and livestock-development work, including its Pandemic Fund component. The programme officer directs implementation across surveillance, laboratory systems and capacity development; manages workplans, budgets and reporting; coordinates partners; delivers training; and advises on transboundary diseases, zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.

• Lead and supervise animal-health and livestock-development projects including FAO's Pandemic Fund component
• Guide project personnel and partners on surveillance, laboratory systems and capacity development
• Develop project workplans and ensure timely delivery in line with FAO procedures and national priorities
• Coordinate government counterparts, implementing entities and delivery partners for implementation and reporting
• Monitor project budgets and resources for organizational and donor compliance
• Provide technical advice on transboundary animal diseases, zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance

• Advanced university degree in Veterinary Medicine or related fields
• At least 5 years of relevant experience managing and implementing animal disease control programmes, including leading teams and partnerships
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable

• Animal Health
• Livestock Development
• Disease Surveillance
• Laboratory Systems
• Capacity Development
• Project Budget Management