Fao: Senior Animal Production Officer

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations The Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) assists member countries in the sustainable development of the livestock sector and in optimizing its contribution to nutrition, food security and rural poverty reduction, integrating scientific and technical expertise and policy advice.
It provides a coordination role and hosts technical networks in the areas of, animal health, genetics, animal husbandry, feed, support to emergency preparedness and response.
The Division facilitates policy dialogue (incl.
intergovernmental bodies), manages knowledge and provides information, analysis and technical assistance for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to produce safe animal products more efficiently and more responsibly.
The function will serve both the Animal Genetic Resources Branch and the Livestock Production Systems Branch.
The branches serve as the units of reference for knowledge and expertise on Animal Genetic Resources and Livestock Production Systems.
Support is provided to countries in developing and implementing the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, in developing policies and regulations on the use and management of Animal Genetic Resources, in preparing and implementing livestock sector development policies, strategies, programmes and projects.
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