National Technical Animal Health Assistant

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    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations    CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST  N o  : Issued on: 29/06/2026 Deadline For Application: 15/07/2026     Job Title :     National Technical Animal Health Assistant     Type of requisition:   NPP      Duty Station : Vientiane Capital Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in 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 Technical Animal Health 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, 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 incumbent will provide technical, operational, and coordination support for implementation of animal health, laboratory, surveillance, AMR/AMU, biosafety, and One Health related activities in Lao PDR.     Tasks and responsibilities   Support implementation of project activities related to animal health, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use (AMU), biosafety, and One Health initiatives;  Coordinate with the government partner at central and sub-national level and other relevant stakeholders for effective implementation of activities;  Support planning, organization, and facilitation of meetings, workshops, trainings, simulation exercises, and field activities;  Assist in preparation of technical documents, presentations, meeting reports, workshop summaries, and mission reports;  Support field activities including sample collection, surveillance, outbreak investigation, biosafety and biosecurity assessments, and monitoring missions;  Work closely with Data Management Officer and M&E Specialist for assist in data collection, entry, validation, analysis, and reporting related to surveillance, laboratory activities, AMR/AMU studies, and other project activities;  Support laboratory strengthening and capacity building activities for national and sub-national animal health staff;  Assist with monitoring implementation progress against approved workplans and support preparation of periodic technical and progress reports;  Support coordination and communication between FAO, government counterparts, implementing partners, and d

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