One Health Specialist (FAO)

Job Title: One Health Specialist
Project: EPPR (Ethio-Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response)
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Type: PSA (Personal Services Agreement) – Non-staff Opportunity
Duration: 3 months, with possible extension
Closure Date: 05 June 2025

About the Project

The EPPR project, implemented by the Government of Ethiopia with FAO, WHO, and UNICEF as partners, aims to strengthen the country’s pandemic prevention, detection, and response capacities. It follows the One Health (OH) approach, aligning with the International Health Regulations (IHR-2005), and focuses on zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a monitoring tool for evaluating OH approaches during and after the project

• Participate in EPPR Technical Working Group meetings

• Support coordination within the animal health sector

• Provide technical advice during national and subnational OH forums

• Develop information-sharing proposals for OH Platform members

• Create templates for tracking animal health sector contributions to the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

• Map ongoing animal health projects and identify synergies

• Promote awareness of the OH approach among development partners

• Recommend strategies for integrating the crop sector into OH initiatives

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Animal Health or related fields

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years in animal health programme management

• Experience in One Health, stakeholder engagement, and project implementation

Languages:

• Working knowledge of English and Amharic

Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with donor-funded projects and inter-agency coordination

• Familiarity with FAO work and regional priorities

• Experience working with government, UN agencies, and NGOs

How to Apply

Apply through FAO's online recruitment portal: Jobs at FAO.

Steps:

1. Complete your online profile with full academic, employment, and language details.

2. Attach a motivation letter.

3. Submit the application before the 05 June 2025 deadline.

Only applications submitted via the FAO portal will be considered.

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