Veterinary/Animal Health Specialist (Retainer)
Addis Ababa
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Grade: Mid level - LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Livestock, production and veterinary
- Animal Health and Veterinary
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: 2025-01-30
Job categories Health, Procurement
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5333/29618
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-10
Duration One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'
Application period 24-Jan-2025 to 30-Jan-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- A Master’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Science, or related fields, is required.
- A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Science, or related fields with 2 additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s Degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in veterinary healthcare and/or advisory, research procurement, or management of the supply of veterinary drugs, vaccines, biologicals, laboratory and medical equipment, and supplies is required.
- Knowledge of current national veterinary health standards, regulations, and policies is a distinct asset.
- Experience working with developing nations and/or large global donors is an advantage.
- Fluency in written, spoken, and reading English is required.
- Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.