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Laboratory technical professional
Job advertisement : Aug 11/2023
Publication cancellation date : Aug 25/2023, 21:59:00
Organizational Unit: FLBOL
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: PSA ( Personal Service Agreements )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Home-Based
Duration: 4 months
Position Number: N / A
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- FAO is committed to achieving diversity in its workforce in terms of sex, nationality, origin and culture.
- Women, nationals of under-represented or under-represented Member States and persons with disabilities with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications.
- All persons working for FAO must comply with the highest standards of professional integrity and conduct and uphold FAO’s values.
- FAO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, applies a zero tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its statute, objectives and mandate, in particular sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- All requests will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational framework
FAO plays a key role in supporting governments, producers, traders and other stakeholders to strengthen food safety and contain antimicrobial resistance ( RAM ).
RAM activities at FAO are carried out within the framework of the FAO Action Plan on RAM 2021-2025, which identifies five key objectives to help focus efforts and accelerate progress in containing ADR from the food and agriculture sector: i ) Increase stakeholder awareness and participation, ii ) Strengthen monitoring and investigation tasks, iii ) Facilitate the adoption of good practices, iv ) Promote the responsible use of antimicrobials, v ) Strengthen governance and resource allocation in a sustainable way.
FAO contributes to the development and implementation of science-based guidance for the management of foodborne AMR.
Hierarchical dependency
The Laboratory Technical Professional reports directly to the responsible officer designated by the Organization.
Field of specialization
The Organization will hire a Professional ( a ) to provide their experience, skills and knowledge in developing specific activities. The possibility of extension is subject to satisfactory performance and depending on the resources and needs of the Organization. Based on the work plan and in agreement with the regional project coordinator, the work includes specific missions.
The purpose of the vacancy announcement is to identify qualified specialists with experience in quality assurance systems from test laboratories and laboratory techniques for the execution of antimicrobial susceptibility tests ( AST ).
Activities, timeline and work plan will be based on the FAO Action Plan on RAM 2021-2025 and the actions prioritized by the regional and national coordination of the project.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Coordinate, prepare and apply capacity development activities in the execution of AST in an animal health and food safety laboratory.
- Coordinate, prepare and apply activities that allow the implementation of a quality management system in an animal health and food safety laboratory.
- The activities, The consultant’s schedule and work plan will be based on the FAO Action Plan on RAM 2021-2025 and the actions prioritized by the regional and national coordination of the project.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
- University degree of veterinary doctor, zootechnical engineer, food engineer or related sciences.
- At least 5 years of management experience for test laboratory quality assurance. In particular in the application of ISO standards for laboratory quality assurance.
- At least 3 years of experience in diagnostic techniques for the identification of microorganisms in samples of animals or food.
- Practical knowledge of Spanish and intermediate knowledge of English.
- Bolivian nationality or resident in the Country with regular work permit.
FAO core competencies
- Results-based approach
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
- Knowledge of international methods for antimicrobial susceptibility testing ( CLSI, EUCAST ) and experience in applying antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
- Desirable experience as a quality management auditor for testing laboratories.
- Knowledge of national regulations for the operation of laboratories.
- Verifiable experience in the work of RAM and food safety in the food and agriculture sector.
- Familiarity with the Codex Alimentarius.
Selection criteria
- The candidates will be evaluated according to the profile and the functions to be carried out.
- Candidates must reside in Bolivia.
- Candidates need a stable internet connection for remote work.
It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process ( application, interview, processing ).
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. If you need help or have questions, contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the expiration of the application deadline will not be accepted.
- We inform you that FAO will only consider academic degrees or credentials obtained from a teaching institution included in the World Database on Higher Education, which is a list maintained by the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) / UNESCO. The list can be consulted at: www.whed.net/
- For any other questions visit the FAO website on employment: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/es/.
HOW TO APPLY Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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