Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is seeking consultancy services from the Nepalese nationals under the project "Immediate Technical Assistance to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza" (OSRO/NEP/401/USA) for the following posts:
National Project Director (national consultant) - one (12 months, with possible extension) Grade: SB 5, Peg 2
Work station: Kathmandu with frequent visits to project districts
Qualification/experience: Master's degree in Veterinary Science or relevant subject with more than twelve-year experience in epidemiology and knowledge of laboratory diagnosis and procedures especially on HPAI and other zoonotic and emerging diseases.
The above is the only an indication of the required qualification and experience, and the complete ToRs are available at UN Reception, UN House, Pulchowk, Lalitpur from 01 September 2017 to 14 September 2017 from 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs Monday to Friday or can be downloaded from http://www.fao.orgInepal/fao-in-nepal/employmentprocurement/en/.
Interested qualified persons should forward their application along with an updated CV in electronic format to FAO-NP@fao.org not later than 14 September 2017 at 17.00 hrs. The subject box in the email should indicate the post applied for.
Women and people from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Only short- listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiry will be entertained.
Nepal became a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 21 November 1951. Since that time Nepal and FAO have been cooperating to improve the agricultural and rural development in the country.
FAO was the first among the different UN agencies to start its office and field level work in Nepal focusing initially on agriculture and water resource management. During last 64 years of service, FAO Nepal office has made great strides in vital areas of agriculture and rural development by providing advice on policy matters and technical support in relevant sub sectors. It also mobilizes extra-budgetary sources in times of disaster and emergency to provide urgent humanitarian support.
