Jobs - 32675- 32675 - FAO National Technical Advisor (NTA)- Loca

32675 - FAO National Technical Advisor (NTA)- Local Government PDSR, (For Indonesian nationality only) - Jakarta,Indonesia

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

12-Sep-2012

Application Deadline :

25-Sep-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 month probation with possible extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a United Nations agency which provides technical assistance in Indonesia. One of our projects since 2006 provides support for the control of Avian Influenza, in cooperation with national and regional Indonesian government livestock authorities. Project activities are conducted in various locations nationwide.
The National Technical Advisor shall operate under the overall guidance of the FAO Chief Veterinary Officer, the general technical supervision of the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) Regional Manager based in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and the operational supervision of the Chief, Emergency Operations Service (TCES).The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) of the FAO HPAI Programme in Indonesia and the general operational and administrative guidance of the FAO Representative.

Duties and Responsibilities

In particular, the National Technical Advisor will undertake management of project implementation including
• Establish contact and working arrangements with appropriate staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and other local government departments/divisions and organizations;
• Take the lead in support to CMU for the development of the Participatory Disease Surveillance and Response (PDSR) V3 and contribute, when required to the National Veterinary Service (NVS) and the Veterinary Programme for Commercial Poultry (PVUK) for prevention and control of HPAI and other diseases of national importance;
• Lead in the development, design and testing of training materials and conducting training sessions for PDSR V3, PDSR TOT and when required assist in NVS, PVUK trainings and material development;
• Carry out field mentoring of trainees following training to ensure that skills are being correctly used;
• Support the development of Master Trainers through training, mentoring and allocation to trainings;
• Provide technical support to PDSR, NVS and PVUK officers;

• Assist CMU with LDCC meetings and other meetings of relevance to Local Government activities;
• Monitor field activities and data collection in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team;
• Participate in planning of LG activities and contribute to regular back to office reports (BTOR), training reports, ECTAD and donor reports of the LG team;
• Perform other related duties as required

Reporting
• Draft regular reports of field activities;
• Prepare a final report containing a complete review of activities undertaken, major results obtained, problems encountered, recommendations and lessons learned. The report should be submitted to ECTAD no later than two weeks after completion of the assignment.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of FAO ECTAD implementation in Indonesia

Competencies

- Demonstrates commitment to FAO vision, mission and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Contributes effectively to team work and team outcomes
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines.
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Indonesian Nationality with Degree in Veterinary

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in poultry disease management and surveillance, training and development of training modules.
• High priority will be given to candidates with experience of working with animal health services within the Indonesian government.
• Knowledge of the FAO system and relevant experience in project management would be an advantage.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in both written and spoken in English is required.

All applications should be addressed to one of the following:

(1) by mail to:

Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia,
11th floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav.3 Jakarta 10250

(2) by email to FAO-ID@fao.org

STS number : S12090016