Overview
FAO is seeking a home-based Senior VPP Consultant for an 11-month assignment supporting South Africa's animal-health component of a Pandemic Fund One Health programme, with strategic guidance for veterinary paraprofessional businesses and frontline disease prevention.
Full job description
Vacancy 2601801 sits with the FAO Representation in South Africa. The consultant will provide technical input on legal and regulatory compliance, clinic/business establishment, infrastructure and equipment, coaching and training, stakeholder engagement, starter-kit design, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainable funding/collaboration models for Animal Health Technician entrepreneurs. The assignment includes ongoing remote and on-site technical support and is advertised for 11 months.
Requirements & qualifications
FAO requires an advanced university degree specializing in veterinary studies; candidates with a bachelor's degree can qualify with two additional years of relevant professional experience. At least five years of experience in the animal-health discipline and working knowledge of English are required. The posting also values knowledge of animal-health stakeholders, project management and strong communication/report-writing skills.
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