FAO is seeking a consultant in the field of veterinary continuous education to support in increasing the capacity of the workforce of the Palestinian veterinary services to conduct Preparedness, Prevention and Response activities.

Tasks and responsibilities

The specialist will perform the following key functions:

•    Conduct a desk review on existing veterinary education in Palestine, this includes revision of related documents as well as PVS-OIE 2017, WOAH guidelines and principals on the subject and academia, through
•    Conduct consultation sessions with related actors in the country and in coordination with General Directorate of Veterinary Services and Animal Health

•    Assess the veterinary services workforce (veterinarians and para veterinarians) capacities, needs and gaps regarding the veterinary continuing education including professional and managerial skills and competencies and referring to the PVS-OIE 2017 rating focusing on the One Health Approach. This may include and not limited to consultation meetings and workshop/s, onsite visits and others
•    Develop a comprehensive continuing education scheme for veterinarians and para veterinarians including proposed courses, target group, estimated duration and cost in line with WOAH guidelines and assessment findings and in coordination with the Veterinary Services
•    Develop a 5-year work plan for use of the continuing education programme by the Veterinary Services

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced university degree in Veterinary/Animal health. PHD degree would be desirable
•    At least four years of experience in Animal Health Educational scheme
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English Language and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other languages of the organization (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian). For PSA.SBS the working knowledge of only one language is required

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Work experience in more than one area of work related to the topic of the assignment
•    Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
•    Limited knowledge (level B) of Arabic language is preferable