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- Local Technical Advisor – Pandemic Preparedness ) /ppJob Description /p pLocal Technical Advisor – Pandemic Preparedness /ph3Job Posting /h3p28/Sep/2026 /ph3Closure Date /h3p19/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM /ppOrganizational Unit : REUTD
- Technical Officers Group /ph3Job Type /h3pNon-staff opportunities /ppType of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel) /ph3Primary Location /h3pHome-Based /ppDuration : Up to 6 months with possible extension /ppPost Number : N/A /ppIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device /pulliFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /liliQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply /liliEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /liliFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination /liliAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /liliAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li /ulpFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /ph3Organizational Setting /h3pThe Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) lead FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of priority programme activities.
REU ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, supports policy dialogue, strengthens regional partnerships, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of FAO programmes and projects in Europe and Central Asia. /ppThe position is linked to the project “MAKE-READY
- North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo 1 Emergency Ready” funded by the Pandemic Fund (PF), implemented by the project office in Kosovo in partnership with the Kosovo Food and Veterinary Agency. /ppThe project aims to strengthen Kosovo capacities for the prevention, early detection and effective response to zoonotic disease threats through a One Health approach. It supports enhanced surveillance systems, laboratory capacities, workforce development, risk assessment and multisectoral coordination mechanisms, contributing to improved pandemic preparedness. /ppWithin this framework, the Local Technical Advisor will support the project office in Kosovo and REU technical teams in the effective coordination and implementation of project activities, in close collaboration with local stakeholders and partners. /ph3Reporting Lines /h3pThe Local Technical Advisor will operate under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Representative/Regional Programme Leader, the direct supervision of the Lead Technical Officer and will closely cooperate with the technical and operational teams.
/ph3Technical Focus /h3pThe Local Technical Advisor supports FAO in the effective planning, coordination, implementation and reporting of project activities. The incumbent will provide technical expertise and advice in the areas of animal health, veterinary services, zoonotic disease prevention and control and One Health and will serve as the primary liaison between FAO, other implementing entities, relevant central and decentralized institutions and project partners for the timely delivery of project outputs. /ph3Tasks and responsibilities /h3ulliServe as the lead local technical expert and advisor under the project; /liliBe responsible for planning, organizing and implementing project activities and for the achievement of all project outputs; /liliConduct regular consultations with the LTO, technical teams in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia and project management team on technical aspects of the project implementation; /liliServe as the primary focal point for the liaison and coordination with the Food and Veterinary Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Development, the Ministry of Health, the World Bank, other relevant central and decentralized technical authorities, academia, institutes, professional bodies, associations and other stakeholders across sectors (human health, animal health, environment) on all technical matters related to the implementation of the project; /liliSupport strengthening multisector coordination mechanisms (One Health approach); /liliBe responsible for the development and update of annual project workplans in close consultation with the FVA and other relevant project partners; /liliBe responsible for planning, organizing and conducting workshops, trainings, meetings, Farmer Fiels Schools (FFS), including preparation of the necessary techni