Veterinary Paraprofessional Project Coordinator

TL;DR

Veterinary Paraprofessional Project Coordinator (Agriculture/Project Management): Coordinating the implementation of activities focused on strengthening the capacities of Animal Health Technicians (AHTs) within the Pandemic Fund Project with an accent on project monitoring, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Focus on building sustainable primary animal healthcare businesses and enhancing zoonotic disease prevention systems in South Africa.

Location: Must be based in Pretoria, South Africa

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization (hirify.global) is a specialized agency of the United Nations working to achieve food security and sustainable agricultural development globally.

What you will do

• Coordinate the design, implementation, and monitoring of all activities under the AHT component of the Pandemic Fund project.
• Ensure timely delivery of project activities within the assigned budget.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the animal health sector.
• Escalate risks or delays to the Pandemic Fund management team.
• Support the establishment of sustainable primary animal healthcare businesses for livestock farmers.
• Maintain and build upon strategic partnerships developed under the VPP project.

Requirements

• University degree in agriculture is required.
• Must be based in or able to work from Pretoria, South Africa.
• Very good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of key stakeholders in the animal health-related field.
• Strong results focus and ability to work within a UN framework.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to global food security and pandemic preparedness initiatives.
• Work within a diverse, international UN environment.
• Engagement with national government departments and international implementing entities.