National Animal Health Data Management Assistant

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  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations    CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST  N o  : Issued on: 30/06/2026 Deadline For Application: 17/07/2026     Job Title :     National Animal Health Data Management Assistant     Type of requisition:   NPP      Duty Station : Vientiane Capital Organizational Unit: FAO Representation to Lao PDR Duration : Three (3) months for an initial probationary period, with possibility of renewal         IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device   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. FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.     Organizational Setting   The main aim of FAO Country Offices, headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. FAO participates in the development and implementation of field projects in the sectors of food security, agriculture, and rural development. This requires the integration within the broader framework of sustainable food and agriculture that aims at increasing production and productivity, addressing climate change, and managing natural resources; and enhance rural livelihoods.   FAO in Lao PDR is dedicated to working with the government in preventing and controlling emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases by working closely with national stakeholders in the animal production and health sector.     Reporting Lines   The National Animal Health Data Management Assistant reports directly to the AHP Country Team Leader, Lao PDR, under the operational guidance of the Operations Officer, technical guidance of the Animal Health Specialist, M&E and Reporting Specialist and the overall administrative and functional guidance of the FAO Representative in Lao PDR. The incumbent will closely collaborate with project staff as well as with government counterparts at national and provincial level and other implementing partners and stakeholders.   He/she acts independently in routine matters. Supervision received is focused on the quality of the work performed and provides for on-the-job learning.     Technical Focus   The position will provide technical and operational support for animal health data collection, management, analysis, reporting, and digital information systems related to surveillance, laboratory, AMR/AMU, and animal health programmes.     Tasks and responsibilities   Support implementation, maintenance, and routine operation of animal health information systems including InFARM, Lao Animal Health Information System (LAHIS), ANIMUSE, and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); Support collection, compilation, validation, cleaning, and management of animal health, laboratory, surveillance, and AMR/AMU data; Support integration and harmonization of data from different surveillance and laboratory platforms; Coordinate with DLF, NAHL, PAFOs, DAFOs, laboratories, and relevant partners to ensure timely and accurate data entry and reporting; Provide technical support and troubleshooting to national and sub-national users of InFARM, LAHIS, ANIMUSE, and LIMS systems; Support development of data management tools, templates, dashboards, databases, and reporting systems; Coordinate with software development companies, technical teams, and collaborating international universities to address and resolve system issues in a timely manner and support continuous improvement of animal health information systems; Coordinate with server hosting and IT service providers to ensure sustainable system maintenance, functionality, data security, backup, and long-term operational support of animal health and laboratory information systems; Support development, updating, and monito

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