Tasks and responsibilities

The National Project Specialist, through his/her work, will contribute to implementation of the project activities among which include:  

•    Serve as the primary liaison with stakeholders to maintain smooth project execution. 
•    Act as the primary conduit for day-to-day communication with stakeholders, ensuring timely feedback and updates. 
•    Manage daily project tasks, coordinate team efforts, and ensure that activities progress on schedule. 
•    Assist in budget monitoring and coordinate administrative tasks to support overall project management. 
•    Lead the customisation and delivery of technical training sessions and capacity-building workshops. 
•    Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator to ensure the alignment of project activities with national animal health policies and priorities of government. 
•    Participate in the steering committees meeting. 
•    Support the consultants to assess the training needs of government officers and animal health community workers involved in the project. 
•    Support the development and customisation of training materials related to epidemiology, surveillance, response strategies, and project-specific topics in collaboration with DALRRD veterinary body. 
•    Deliver training sessions for key stakeholders, including government animal health officials, community animal healthcare workers, and laboratory personnel. 
•    Foster an interactive learning environment that encourages participation and knowledge sharing among trainees. 
•    Work with Project coordinator and DALLRD focal point to evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement. 
•    Prepare comprehensive workshop reports summarising training outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations for future sessions. 
•    Provide regular progress updates to the Programme Coordinator, highlighting achievements and areas of improvement. 
•    Exchange lessons-learned and insights with the project team including the International Expert and the lead technical project officers at SFS, RAF and HQ. 
•    Participate in country missions with project partners including One Health Initiatives. 
•    Undertake other relevant tasks mutually agreed and deemed necessary by the FAO Representation. 
•    Support the timely preparation and submission of periodic project reports 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements 

    A university degree/qualification in Life science, 
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in animal health sector 
    Working knowledge of English

   National of South Africa 

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Very good knowledge of the communication and documentation standards
•    Very good knowledge of corporate computerized financial systems and administrative procedures and policies
•    Very good knowledge of the organizational structure

Selection Criteria

•    Understanding of South African animal disease control and surveillance systems, including early warning and emergency preparedness 
•    Knowledge of public health principles. 
•    Proficiency in data analysis and the use of project management software.