ADVISOR, VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH

Advisor, Veterinary Public Health - REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:Essential:A bachelors degree in a health-related profession and a master''s degree in epidemiology, veterinary public health, microbiology, or any other field related to the functions of the position from a recognized university. Desirable:- PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (url removed) and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, (url removed) to support the validation process. Experience:Essential:Experience in technical cooperation with international organizations and programs. SKILLS:PAHO Competencies:Overall attitude at work:Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitmentto the Organizations mandate and promotes the values ofthe Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for workcarried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences:Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity - Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity. Teamwork:Collaborate and cooperate with others - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams successes and shortcomings. Communication:Write effectively/Share knowledge - Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports thedevelopment of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization. Producing Results:Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results - Monitors own and others work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organizations mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and teams problems effectively as needed. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and teams benefit. Ensuring effective use of resources:Strategize and set clear objectives/Monitor progress and use resources well - Sets specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely objectives for own team and/or the Organization; systematically analysesand anticipates priority projects for own team and allocates necessary resources to achieve them; identifies the cross-Organizational resources needed for large- scale projects in line with key Organizational objectives. Anticipates foreseeable changes and adapts own and teams projects in the face of unforeseen circumstances and/ or challenges; creates measures and criteria to monitor progress of overall projects against key Organizational objectives; creates cost-effective solutions for the Organization. Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond:Develop networks and partnerships and encourage collaboration - Builds and negotiates strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of key stakeholders to ensure Organizational results and success. Creates innovative opportunities for promoting synergies inside and outside the Organization to improve Organizational success. Technical Expertise:Very good knowledge of Spanish or English, with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Portuguese or French would be an asset. IT Skills:Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Epidemiology Analysis Software, GIS, Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project would be an asset.