Principal Programme Officer – Veterinary Governance at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Job Title: Principal Programme Officer – Veterinary Governance
Location: Bamako, Mali
Grade: P5
Department: Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
Directorate: Regional Animal Health Center (Rahc) – Bamako
Division: Veterinary Governance
Line Supervisor: Executive Director; Regional Animal Health Center (Rahc) – Bamako
Supervising: 2 Programme Officers
Role Overview
- Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director, the Principal Program Officer on Veterinary Regulations will ensure the formulation and implementation of regional and international regulations for good veterinary governance on animal disease control, improved public health and animal welfare that will support the effective and efficient delivery of veterinary services to support food security and nutrition, livelihoods, wealth creation and poverty reduction through the efficient management of animal health in the ECOWAS region in line with the goal of the ECOWAP/CAADP.
Academic Qualification and Experience
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- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Public Health, Animal Health Economics or a related field from a recognized university.
- 10 years’ experience with multilateral negotiations and advice to governments with programme fund resource mobilization, 3 years at a supervisory level;
- Knowledge of relevant veterinary policies and regulations governing livestock sector development;
- Experience of project formulation and funding requirements of major multilateral and bilateral funding partners;
- Technical capacity to develop a vision, mission and strategies and to focus on the needs of member countries and to adjust strategies to take account of changing circumstances;
Age Limit:
- Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below, fill it out correctly; attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter and send to: [email protected]
Click here to download Application Form (Ms Word)
Job Features
Deadline | 29th January, 2020. |