Project Officer – Biological threat reduction – WOAH SRR Nairobi, Kenya

Contract & duration:
WOAH Staff – 12 months (renewable)

Salary conditions:
. 3000€ to 3500€ nets/month depending on the profile
. Health Care reimbursement (50% employer contribution – capped150€/month)
. Relocation package

Positioning and reporting
Under the authority of the Director General, the Project Officer will be directly answerable to the Regional Representative for Africa and work under the direct supervision of the WOAH Sub-Regional Representative for Eastern Africa, in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience Department (PRD) and the Engagement and Investment Department (EID, World Fund) at the WOAH Headquarters in Paris. S/he will work in close cooperation with other Regional Representatives, and other officers involved in similar activities.

Job purpose
In meeting its mandate, the WOAH takes the threat posed by accidental and deliberate release of animal pathogens very seriously. The 2015 WOAH’s Strategy for biological threat reduction (BTR) focuses on strengthening, enhancing, and developing cross-links between existing health systems. Through the adoption of Resolution No 31 at the 2021 WOAH General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates, the WOAH also recommends an all-hazards approach to emergency management and regularly exercise their emergency plans, involving other sectors, to test them forfitness for purpose.

The Project Officer will contribute to the WOAH’s BTR Strategy by supporting the implementation of relevant strategic priority actions. S/he will support the WOAH’s coordination of various projects and initiaties in Africa, and will be responsible for ensuring the timely and successful delivery of activities in line with objectives.   S/he will participate in the operational implementation of the projects, more specifically the Africa-centric activities of the Fortifying institutional resilience against biological threats project, funded by Global Affairs Canada. This position will support the coordinated engagement of the animal health sector in the G7 Global Partnership’s Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa.

Qualifications and Experience
– Advanced degree in health sciences, biological sciences, veterinary sciences, international affairs or other relevant field;
– At least 5 years experience working for national Veterinary or Public Health Services, the private sector, emergency services or non-governmental organisations in an area relevant to emergency management and biological threat reduction e.g. simulation exercises, contingency planning, epidemic intelligence, biosafety and biosecurity in laboratories;
– At least 2 years of experience in project or programme management at national or regional level.

Requiremets

Technical skills
– Good project management skills
– Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel
– Good knowledge of digital tools for online collaboration
– Excellent writing skills and ability to summarise complex technical discussions into clear and concise reports
– Ability to work in English and French at a high level including excellent oral and written communication skills
– Knowledge of international frameworks for emergency management and biological threat reduction such as SENDAI, UNISDR, the Biological Weapons Convention, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540
– Knowledge or experience of international standards and guidelines pertaining to laboratory biosafety levels, as well as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for the transport of biological materials
– Knowledge of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World Customs Organization (WCO), INTERPOL, and the World Health Organization (WHO), along with the One Health concept, the various tools and instruments of the Tripartite Agreement between WHO, WOAH and FAO, and the corresponding relevant African Union instruments (Africa CDC and the Department of Peace and Security), are added advantages.

Interpersonal skills
– Excellent communication skills
– Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multinational and multicultural environment
– Ability to work in a team with members in headquarters and regional offices
– Capacity to learn and a self-motivated worker
– Excellent organisation skills and ability to meet specific deadlines
– Demonstrated initiative, including ability to think operationally and achieve results
– Adaptable and flexible
– Demonstrated capacity to communicate to larger audiences, using supports such as power-point presentations and social media channels
– To be highly organised, independent, and a diplomatic professional.  

Qualifications and Experience
– Advanced degree in health sciences, biological sciences, veterinary sciences, international affairs or other relevant field;
– At least 5 years experience working for national Veterinary or Public Health Services, the private sector, emergency services or non-governmental organisations in an area relevant to emergency management and biological threat reduction e.g. simulation exercises, contingency planning, epidemic intelligence, biosafety and biosecurity in laboratories;
– At least 2 years of experience in project or programme management at national or regional level.

Requiremets

Technical skills
– Good project management skills
– Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel
– Good knowledge of digital tools for online collaboration
– Excellent writing skills and ability to summarise complex technical discussions into clear and concise reports
– Ability to work in English and French at a high level including excellent oral and written communication skills
– Knowledge of international frameworks for emergency management and biological threat reduction such as SENDAI, UNISDR, the Biological Weapons Convention, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540
– Knowledge or experience of international standards and guidelines pertaining to laboratory biosafety levels, as well as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for the transport of biological materials
– Knowledge of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World Customs Organization (WCO), INTERPOL, and the World Health Organization (WHO), along with the One Health concept, the various tools and instruments of the Tripartite Agreement between WHO, WOAH and FAO, and the corresponding relevant African Union instruments (Africa CDC and the Department of Peace and Security), are added advantages.

Interpersonal skills
– Excellent communication skills
– Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multinational and multicultural environment
– Ability to work in a team with members in headquarters and regional offices
– Capacity to learn and a self-motivated worker
– Excellent organisation skills and ability to meet specific deadlines
– Demonstrated initiative, including ability to think operationally and achieve results
– Adaptable and flexible
– Demonstrated capacity to communicate to larger audiences, using supports such as power-point presentations and social media channels
– To be highly organised, independent, and a diplomatic professional.  

Working conditions
Based at the WOAH Sub-Regional Representation for Eastern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. This post requires flexibility to travel internationally and long hours in a seated position at a computer.

General information
WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment. WOAH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their ethnic origin, gender, opinions, or beliefs. This is a full-time position as an international civil servant based at the WOAH Headquarters in Paris (France) that is available immediately. If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online by 14 November 2022 at the latest by clicking on the link below.
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