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Organizational Setting
For more than four decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards, and armed conflict.
Reporting Lines
The Broiler Farmer Field School (BFFS) Training Specialist reports to the FAO Representative in the Philippines in coordination with AMR Project Technical Assistant.
Technical Focus
The Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Disease (ECTAD) Country Team is dedicated to working in improved risk management, prevention and control of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by working closely with national and international stakeholders in the animal production and health sector. The tasks envisaged for this assignment are to be carried out through the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD), which is currently implementing a number of projects in the country.
The BFFS Training Specialist will lead and monitor the BFFS Facilitator Training and implementation in the Philippines.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Broiler Farmer Field School Training Specialist shall perform the following tasks:
• Provide guidance on the preparation of the BFFS Facilitator Training (ToF), including the programme design, and site visits;.
• Lead the conduct of the BFFS Facilitator Training (ToF) to include but not limited to the following topics: FFS methodology, technical knowledge of AMR/ responsible antimicrobial use, good broiler production and biosecurity practice, and the use of FAO FF3 tools for data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and cross cutting issues that contribute to the reduction of antimicrobial use, enhancement of good production and biosecurity practice, and improvement of production, productivity and profitability at farm level;
• Lead and plan the Broiler Farmer Field School (BFFS) implementation in the Philippines and support the development of BFFS curricula and materials;
• Provide further guidance (in-person or through online consultation) to the local facilitators in implementing BFFS at the community level;
• Serve as the lead resource person in ToF and BFFS implementation;
• Coordinate with the FAO Fleming Fund (FF3) AMR Project regarding the logistical support required, human resource needed, and progress of the project.
• Prepare and provide the training report of the ToF, including Monitoring and Evaluation of trainings, lessons learned and recommendations for the future training and FFS implementations.
• Provide the end of assignment report to summarize all activities listed above and expected outputs.
• Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or other related discipline relevant to the assignment;
• At least five (5) years of experience in broiler production or in poultry practice:
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Filipino;
• National of Philippines.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog;
• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Selection Criteria
• Familiar with FAO Farmer Field School principles and methodologies
• Experience in extension services or community-based programs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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