FAO Vacancy: Aquatic Animal Health Strategy Development Of TCP Projects Jakarta

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Job Title: National Consultant: Aquatic Animal Health Strategy Development of TCP projects (REF:TCP/INS/3402)

Indonesia used to the second largest black tiger shrimp producer in the world with production of 125 000 metric tonnes in 1992, but due to unsolved problems such as environmental deterioration and diseases, more than 50 percent of intensive shrimp industries were closed and shrimp production was stayed below 100 000 metric tonnes. The Government of Indonesia therefore sought urgent assistance to strengthen the competence of national authorities in Indonesia in implementing effective aquatic animal health protection systems and enforcing effective biosecurity policies so that there will be no new outbreaks of Infectious myonecrosis virus (IMNV) and other serious shrimp diseases, preventing entry of exotic aquatic diseases, empowering shrimp farmers with on-farm biosecurity and best management practices and shrimp culture production increased by 10-20 percent. In light of FAO #39;s considerable expertise in this subject, it was decided to request support under the FAO TCP programme.

Under the operational and overall supervision of the FAOR Indonesia, the technical supervision of the Aquaculture Service (FIRA) as Lead Technical Unit (LTU), in close collaboration with the Lead Technical Officer (FAORAP) and in consultation with the National Project Coordinator (NPC), all international experts and national consultants. The National Consultant for Aquatic animal health strategy development will assist in implementing the National Strategy component of the project (Output 4).

Specifically, NC6 will perform the following duties:assist the FAO Technical Support Services (TSS)/FIRA Aquaculture Officer (Aquatic Animal Health/Biosecurity) and Lead Technical Officer of this TCP in implementing activities as below: A National Strategy for Aquatic Animal Health (AAH) Management and Implementation Plan approvedConvene the Fish Health Commission composed of key officials from relevant stakeholder from both public and private sectors with clear terms of reference and work plan. The Fish Health Commission will undertake the following activity:Hold a workshop (for members of the Commission) and a national consultation (participated by a wider national stakeholders)Revise, finalise the aquatic animal health management strategyUndertake an aquatic animal health capacity and performance surveyN Review draft aquatic animal health management strategy in the context of existing animal health and/or fisheries/aquaculture strategies and any relevant legislation.N Develop draft concept notes to generate funding to support the implementation of the StrategyParticipate in relevant international/national workshops and contribute to all other outputs;Prepare a comprehensive report containing the above and submit to FAO/FIRA in both hard copy and electronic formats (in Microsoft Word 2007).Qualifications:University or related degree in aquaculture/fisheries, veterinary medicine, food safety and quality;At least seven years of professional experience in one or a combination of aquatic animal health management and policy development, aquatic animal health information systems, aquaculture and aquatic animal health networking; knowledgeable on aquaculture development in IndonesiaExperience with working in a participatory manner;Fluency in English, good communication and writing abilities.Duty station: home city, with domestic travels.

Duration: When actually employed (WAE) basis for 60 days between May 2013- December 2014.

GENERAL NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter clearly stating their relevant skills, experience, vacancy and reference code by e-mail or fax to:
E-mail: FAO-ID--at--fao.org , Fax: 6221392 2747
Submission DEADLINE: 4 May 2013

FAO regrets to inform applicants that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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