Job Title : Senior Technical Advisor – Surveillance and Risk
Analysis
Type of contract : NPP level 10
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASK(S) AND OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED
The incumbent will be under the general technical supervision of the Team
Leader of the FAO ECTAD CountryProgramme in Indonesia, the direct supervision
of the Country National Veterinary Adviser, and the functional
andadministrative guidance of the FAO Representative in Indonesia.Duties and
responsibilities• Take the lead to develop, implement and evaluate the GHSP
Technical Area 1 on Surveillance, laboratory diagnostics,risk management and
disease epidemiology• Act as the Technical Area 1 team leader and supervises
and leads the activities under the output 1 area:o Coordinate NTAs activities
and support field activities of the programo Supervise the NTAs on the
preparation of written outputs (e.g background papers, analysis, sections of
reportsand studies, inputs to publications)o Manage outreach activities; design
and conduct training workshops/seminars and make presentations on
assignedtopics/activitieso Identify priorities, problems and issues to be
addressed by the teamo Coordinate activities related to budget and funding
(programme/project preparation and submissions, progressreports, financial
statements, etc.)• Support the operationalization of the FAO-GHSP Program at
national and subnational level with particular attentionon issues related to
Surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, risk management and disease epidemiology,
particularly inrelation to Zoonoses and EID• Provide substantive input and
draft position papers and reports, for policy making and, presentation to the
ProjectSteering Committee, government and donors• Engage with higher level
government representatives and officials to provide inputs for policy making
and to ensurethe achieving the program outcome and sustainability especially:o
with higher MoA representatives and officials, particularly within DGLAHS
Secretary General and other relevantunits in MOA to ensure the sufficient
animal health budget allocation, human recourses for diseases
surveillance,diagnosis and capacity building programo with MoH, MoEF Kemenko
PMK on integrated intersectoral disease surveillance and Lab networkingo with
the BNPB on risk mapping of zoonoses and EIDs and with technical working group
of risk mapping fromcross-sectoral ministries (MoA, MoH, MoEF, MoIA, BPPT,IPB
University, Co-MoHDC, BIG, BNPB) to enhancemanagement of public health risks
(non-natural disaster) through improving the early warning system• Engage with
international and national partners such as WHO, the IDDS project, Australia’s
Department of ForeignAffairs and Trade (DFAT) and Indonesia One Health
University Network (INDOHUN) in sharing of information,collaboration and
networking between animal and human surveillance services, and laboratories•
Serve as an effective spokesperson and establish collaboration and partnerships
with key officials at governmentbodies at all levels and with donors,
stakeholder and other implementing partners and represent FAO at
inter-agencymeetings, seminars, etc• Support the Country National Veterinary
Advisor and the ECTAD Country Team Leader for the GHSP project andother related
activities• Provide technical inputs in support of:o the implementation of a
longitudinal surveillance system for avian influenza viruses in the high-risk
areas ofIndonesiao the Influenza Virus Monitoringo the wildlife wet market risk
reduction activitieso epidemiological trainings as required and provide input
and support in the epidemiology capacity developmento the field epidemiology
and operation of integrated disease surveillance system o the implementation of
innovative bimolecular technology, development and harmonizing protocols across
sectors, and expansion of the One Health laboratory network o the risk
identification process including the risk assessment, risk mapping and risk
management of zoonoses and EIDs o the procurement and distribution of
surveillance and laboratory diagnosis consumable supplies to ensure
uninterrupted field activities in collaboration with the ECTAD operations unit
o an integrated One Health approach to respond to targeted priority zoonotic
diseases and EID at all levels (national, province/district) o monitoring field
activities, and data and sample collection in collaboration with central and
local government, the monitoring and evaluation team, and the designated
diagnostic laboratory o analysis of surveillance data o advising government
counterparts on the results of pilot surveillance in the interface areas
between wildlife, livestock and human o the risk reduction plan along wildlife
market value chain too reduce the public health risk • Provide input, drafting
and submit the regular FAO and donor reports • Support FAO regular and annual
planning activities • Submit an End of Assignment report by the end of the
contract, covering the last 12 months of work • Perform other related duties as
requested
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Expected Outputs:
Required Completion Date: • Strengthened advocacy
in sharing of information, collaboration Ongoing and as
requiredand networking between animal and human surveillance services, and
laboratories
• Strengthened Capacity of field epidemiology and operation of
Ongoing and as requiredintegrated disease surveillance systems
• Improved understanding of the MoA on the importance to allocate
Ongoing and as requiredsufficient budget and human resources for animal
health related programto support the food safety and food security
• Capacity Building on field epidemiology and risk mapping supported
Ongoing and as required
• Strengthened linkages between BNPB and technical ministries
Ongoing and as required (MoA, MoH, MoEF) and the related government bodies,
national and international partners to enhance management of public health
risks (non-natural disaster) through improving the early warning system
• Advice provided on programme development and planning
Ongoing and as required
• Regular reports on field activities and surveillance produced
Ongoing and as required
• End of Assignment Report submitted
The end of the Assignment
REQUIRED COMPETE
Academic Qualifications:• University degree in veterinary science with 5 years
field experience• Postgraduate degree in epidemiology is preferable
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements:• Experience in animal
disease management and surveillance• Familiar with animal health services
within the Indonesia government• Knowledge on risk mapping of zoonoses and
EIDs• Experience and knowledge in wildlife health and management• Knowledge of
the FAO system and relevant experience in project management would be
advantage• Proficiency in both written and spoken in English is required
General Note to All Applicants :
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter ( In English)
clearly stating their relevant skills, experience and email to :
FAO-ID@xxxxxxx, Submission deadline : 15th December 2020. All candidates should
possess computer/word processing skills. FAO reserves the right not to make an
appointment at a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified job
description. FAO regrets to inform applicants that only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
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