Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Viet Nam and direct supervision of the Senior Technical Coordinator of the FAO Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Viet Nam, with guidance from the FAO Viet Nam and in close collaboration with relevant government’s counterparts.
Technical Focus
The Pig Production Specialist will support FAO ECTAD Viet Nam and government counterparts to assess the state of farming and biosecurity practices in the pilot pig production value chain.
The incumbent is also responsible for the field support, development and monitoring of the biosecurity plan for pig farming for the piloted pig supply chain in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Provide technical support to develop and implement models promoting improved biosecurity and good husbandry practices in the pig production value chain, following the Progressive Management Pathway for Terrestrial Animal Biosecurity (PMP-TAB) approach
.- Participate in the meetings, workshops, and discussions with the Department of Animal Health and Production (DAHP) and Sub-Department of Animal Health and Production (SDAHP) in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, as well as with pig farmers involved in pilot model farms. These engagements will focus on risk assessment, identification of interventions, and ongoing support in the development and implementation of biosecurity plans.
- Assist in the upgrading of infrastructure and application of improved practices to ensure sustainable biosecurity interventions in pig farming, aligned with the FAO PMP-TAB approach in Ba Ria Vung Tau province.
- Assist in developing and implementing biosecurity awareness campaigns and tour visits to model farms, aligned with the FAO PMP-TAB approach in Ba Ria -Vung Tau province.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings to secure commitment and agreement on the implementation of pilot biosecurity models in pig production in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
- Support in developing scenarios and scripts for video documentation of model farms before and after interventions in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
- Support DAHP in the evaluation and formal acceptance of model farms based on established criteria.
- Conduct training sessions aimed at strengthening biosecurity, promoting good practices, and reducing risks in pig production for farmers and workers in pilot models.
- Conduct monitoring visits to pilot model farms and provide technical inputs during implementation in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.• Work with Senior Pig Production Specialist to implement project intervention in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province.
• Provide input for the presentations, pilot results, and lessons learned, project report on the pig husbandry and biosecurity practices, and implemented interventions in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province.
• Prepare an End-of-Assignment report (EoAR) including details of implemented activities, and recommendations for future implementation and scale-up.
• Perform other tasks as requested.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in veterinary science, livestock production or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience working in livestock production and biosecurity, with a focus on pig farming and disease prevention.
• Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese
• National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Vietnam
Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Vietnam
