Veterinary/Animal Health Specialist (Retainer)

• • UNOPS  is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Veterinary/Animal Health Specialist   in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Job Overview

• Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
• Location: Addis Ababa
• Grade: Mid level – LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
• 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 Description

• 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.

  Experience

  • 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.

  Language 
  

  • Fluency in written, spoken, and reading English is required.
  • Knowledge of other UN official  languages is an asset.
  We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
  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.