About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting the Government of Zimbabwe and key partners in implementing the Pandemic Fund project, “From Early Warning to Early Action: Building Zimbabwe’s One Health Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (ZIPOH).” This project strengthens national capacities for preventing, preparing for, and responding to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases through a One Health approach integrating animal, human, and environmental health systems. The incumbent plays a key role in building sustainable animal health systems, enhancing disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, and One Health coordination in Zimbabwe.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month contract duration with possibility of renewal
- Professional engagement supporting Zimbabwe's national health security agenda within a specialized UN agency
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree) in Veterinary Epidemiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, One Health, Animal Health or a related discipline
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in veterinary epidemiology, disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, emergency preparedness, animal health programme implementation, or related areas
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English
- National of Zimbabwe
Required documents
- Online profile containing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 25/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 08/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile accurately and completely
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, visa or residency requirements, and security clearances.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals holding an advanced university degree in Veterinary Epidemiology, Public Health, One Health, or a related discipline.
- Candidates with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, or animal health programme implementation.
- Nationals of Zimbabwe who possess a working knowledge of English and are ready to contribute to national health security on-site in Harare.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered as a 12-month contract, so applicants should verify renewal terms and long-term career stability if they seek permanent placement.
- As an on-site role based in Zimbabwe, candidates must meet medical fitness, accreditation, and security clearance requirements.
- Applicants should carefully prepare an online profile detailing their academic qualifications and employment records alongside a tailored letter of motivation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role directly supports your goal of contributing to high-impact international public health by joining a specialized United Nations agency initiative. For professionals looking to build substantive experience in multi-sectoral epidemic prevention and One Health coordination, this 12-month engagement offers a structured platform to strengthen national health systems and collaborate closely with government partners.
Our take
National professionals in Zimbabwe with specialized veterinary epidemiology backgrounds should seriously consider applying before the September 2026 deadline. Those lacking the required five years of experience or the specific degree qualifications will find this role less suitable.
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