National Technical Animal Health Assistant

The National Technical Animal Health Assistant provides technical, operational, and coordination support for implementation of animal health, laboratory, surveillance, AMR/AMU, biosafety, and One Health related activities in Lao PDR. The role involves collaboration with government counterparts and partners to support project activities and capacity building in animal health and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project activities related to animal health, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use (AMU), biosafety, and One Health initiatives
• Coordinate with the government partner at central and sub-national level and other relevant stakeholders for effective implementation of activities
• Support planning, organization, and facilitation of meetings, workshops, trainings, simulation exercises, and field activities
• Assist in preparation of technical documents, presentations, meeting reports, workshop summaries, and mission reports
• Support field activities including sample collection, surveillance, outbreak investigation, biosafety and biosecurity assessments, and monitoring missions
• Work closely with Data Management Officer and M&E Specialist for assist in data collection, entry, validation, analysis, and reporting related to surveillance, laboratory activities, AMR/AMU studies, and other project activities
• Support laboratory strengthening and capacity building activities for national and sub-national animal health staff
• Assist with monitoring implementation progress against approved workplans and support preparation of periodic technical and progress reports
• Support coordination and communication between FAO, government counterparts, implementing partners, and donors
• Assist with procurement plan for laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, training materials, and field activities
• Contribute to development and review of technical guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, IEC materials, and communication products
• Support knowledge management, information sharing, and documentation of lessons learned and best practices
• Participate in field missions and provide technical support during emergency response activities as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Livestock Production, Veterinary Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, One Health, Environmental Science or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in animal health, laboratory, surveillance, project implementation, or One Health related activities
• Working knowledge of English and Lao languages
• National of Lao PDR
• Experience supporting animal health, AMR/AMU, surveillance, laboratory, or One Health programmes
• Knowledge of zoonotic diseases, biosafety, biosecurity, and transboundary animal diseases
• Experience organizing trainings, workshops, and field activities
• Ability to prepare technical reports and meeting documentation
• Experience working with government agencies, development partners, or international organizations is an asset
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel to provinces and remote areas as required

Skills

• Veterinary Medicine
• Animal Health
• Livestock Production
• Veterinary Public Health
• Microbiology
• Epidemiology
• One Health
• Environmental Sciences
• Animal Health Surveillance Strategies
• Laboratory Techniques
• Project Implementation
• AMR/AMU Programmes
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Biosafety
• Biosecurity
• Transboundary Animal Diseases
• Training Organization
• Workshop Facilitation
• Field Activity Coordination
• Technical Report Preparation
• Meeting Documentation
• Government Liaison
• Development Partner Coordination
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Data Management

Languages

English, Lao