Local Technical Advisor – Pandemic Preparedness

Fao; Verona; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, is seeking a Local Technical Advisor – Pandemic Preparedness. This home‑based assignment supports Kosovo project activities under the MAKE-READY initiative, collaborating with national partners and regional teams to strengthen surveillance, early detection and multisectoral coordination for zoonotic threats.

The role focuses on coordinating technical activities, providing guidance, and ensuring timely implementation within a six‑month window with

Job description

Job Description - Local Technical Advisor – Pandemic Preparedness (2602017)

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Job Description

2602017

Local Technical Advisor – Pandemic Preparedness

Closure Date 19/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : REUTD - Technical Officers Group

Job Type Non-staff opportunities

Primary Location Home-Based

Duration : Up to 6 months with possible extension

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture

Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values

FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting The Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) lead FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of priority programme activities. REU ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, supports policy dialogue, strengthens regional partnerships, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of FAO programmes and projects in Europe and Central Asia.

The position is linked to the project "MAKE-READY - North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo 1 Emergency Ready" funded by the Pandemic Fund (PF), implemented by the project office in Kosovo in partnership with the Kosovo Food and Veterinary Agency.

The project aims to strengthen Kosovo capacities for the prevention, early detection and effective response to zoonotic disease threats through a One Health approach. It supports enhanced surveillance systems, laboratory capacities, workforce development, risk assessment and multisectoral coordination mechanisms, contributing to improved pandemic preparedness.

Within this framework, the Local Technical Advisor will support the project office in Kosovo and REU technical teams in the effective coordination and implementation of project activities, in close collaboration with local stakeholders and partners.

Reporting Lines The Local Technical Advisor will operate under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Representative/Regional Programme Leader, the direct supervision of the Lead Technical Officer and will closely cooperate with the technical and operational teams.

Technical Focus The Local Technical Advisor supports FAO