Jobs - 22274- FAO National Technical Advisor (Cold Chain) (For I

FAO National Technical Advisor (Cold Chain) (For Indonesian nationality only)

Location :

FAO Project Office, 6th floor, Directorate of Animal Health, Building C, Ministry of Agriculture, Ragunan, South Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

08-Apr-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

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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I. Organizational Context

The National Technical Advisor (Cold Chain) shall operate under the overall guidance and responsibility 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, TCES. The incumbent will be under the functional and administrative guidance of the FAO Representative, overall supervision of the Team Leader of the FAO ECTAD Country Programme in Indonesia and the direct supervision of the International Market Restructuring Expert.

An assessment has already been done of the cold chain situation in 1) selected Jakarta poultry relocation centers (RPUs), 2) Jakarta traditional markets that carry poultry products, and 3) transport between the RPUs and the traditional markets. Some pilot activities have already been undertaken to identify the willingness of stakeholders to accept adapted solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

Validate the findings and develop an appropriate cold chain system in close consultation with all stakeholders, to be approved and finalized in a workshop organized by the incumbent;
Investigate primary buy-in solutions from the private sector, stimulated via more pilot activities sponsored by national and international donors;
Perform any other duties within the objectives of the ECTAD Indonesia programme as requested.

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of HPAI Programme implementation in Indonesia

Competencies

IV. 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.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

A degree in Management, Animal Health, Food Hygiene or similar.

Experience:

At least 6 years of experience in (food) cold chain services.
Good knowledge of the Indonesian poultry industry
Ability to work independently
Good analytical skills
Solid networking skills, good facilitation skills and excellent communication skills both oral and written are all essential
Good writing skills

Language Requirements:

Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa

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

Female candidates are encouraged to apply