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The
EuFMD is making a call for a Short Term Placement (STP) in support of EuFMD
activities - Start in 2017 or 2018
The Opportunity
The EuFMD Commission, an intergovernmental body based in the Food and Agriculture organization in Rome, has an opening for individuals to join the team in Rome under the Short Term Placement (STP) program. This program has the purpose of providing professional experience in an international organisation in risk management of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), working in one or more of the EuFMD focus regions (European, Neighbourhood and Global).
STPs are sought to support the work planned in the following regions:
· Pillar I: European member states: focus on FMD risk monitoring and emergency preparedness of the 38 member states
· Pillar II: assisting European neighbourhood countries to put in place improve FMD prevention and control strategies, using the PCP framework
· Pillar III: supporting the Global Strategy for FMD control, focussing on roll-out of online networks and training in support of regional actions in Africa, Mid-East and Asia.
The duration of such STP attachments are normally six months (and a maximum of 11 months) and the EuFMD Commission will support living allowances in Rome to a ceiling of €2500 net per month (€2700 with family dependants). Candidates will be selected on merit, taking into consideration the experience and profile, and the duration (availability).
As a member of our team you would be expected to travel and work as part of the EuFMD Secretariat, participating in meetings and workshops, disease investigations and field missions as required and appropriate to your skill set and aspirations. These missions will be part of the normal EuFMD program and it is expected, but not guaranteed, that you could experience FMD control in the field.
You will also gain valuable professional experience in provision of international professional training, contingency planning and risk management of FMD and of work in an international environment on FMD control.
The Profile
The expected profile of the STP candidates is normally that of a veterinary graduate, with a high standard of spoken and written English, but other backgrounds and competences are also accepted if highly relevant to the programme.
Some or all of the following additional experience will be highly valued for this position:
• Recent experience at post-graduate level in disciplines relevant to FMD preparedness, prevention and response, such as the investigation and control of exotic/contagious animal diseases, epidemiology and economics, pathology/laboratory diagnosis, risk management and contingency planning for disease control;
• Experience working within veterinary education and training;
• Experience working in an official veterinary service and/or international environment.
The STP should demonstrate high level of communication skills and the ability to take initiative in managing complex projects.
The Short Term Placement Position is normally taken as a secondment position, where the STP is working for the State Veterinary Service of a EuFMD Member State and will be expected to use this experience after return to their full time positions.
Applications from candidates working outside their State Veterinary Service, but with relevant experience, will also be considered.
The Duration
The expected duration of this appointment is six months. Extension to an 11 month position is possible, usually agreed within three months of arrival into position. You should indicate the maximum duration of your availability with your application. The expected start date(s) of the 2017 call are March and September 2017. Applications for start dates in early 2018 may also be considered.
The Background
The EuFMD Secretariat, based in the Food-and-Agriculture (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, has a core staff of four full time technical officers, a communication officer, and four short term professional officers (STPs). It has a program of activities which:
I. Support FMD control in the European member states (such as training in FMD investigation, in emergency preparedness, and research related to policy issues);
II. Aim at risk reduction in the European neighbourhood, including supporting a Roadmap for Progressive Control of FMD in West Eurasia to reduce risk to the European borders;
III. Support the Global FMD Strategy, through assistance to monitor FMD circulation and risk, and promote the progressive control pathway (PCP) for FMD as a framework for national programmes.
The Modality
The EuFMD Commission will support and organize:
1. Travel to and from Rome, at beginning and end of the placement, in line with normal FAO procedures;
2. A living allowance for the officer of up to 2500€ net (2700€ if accompanied by family members) to cover accommodation, meals and incidentals;
3. Costs of travel and allowances for any missions conducted during the period of attachment.
If offered a position we expect the applicant to negotiate their release from their current duties and, prior to commencement, an agreement should be drawn up with the current employer regarding the release of the person to undertake the STP position.
The Application
Candidates will be selected on merit, taking into consideration their experience, profile, and duration of their availability. Interviews will be held by teleconference for shortlisted candidates.
Applications should be made to the EuFMD Secretariat (eufmd@fao.org ; subject line: STP 2017).
Applications should include:
• A curriculum vitae and a cover letter indicating the relevance of the position for their current or future profile. Applications will only be considered if both of these documents are received.
• Wherever possible, written evidence that if accepted the candidate will be released from their normal duties for the duration but would continue to receive their normal entitlements of salary and related entitlements.
Informal inquiries can be made to the EuFMD team: eufmd@fao.org.
The Deadline
The deadline for applications is: 15th February 2017
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