OIE recruits 01 Regional Veterinary Officer – WOAH Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific – Tokyo (Japan)
Positioning and reporting
Under the authority of the Director General and the direct supervision of the Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, and in close collaboration with other officers in Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific (RRAP), Sub-regional Representation for Southeast Asia (SRR SEA) and the World Animal Health and other relevant Units and Departments in WOAH Headquarters.
Job purpose
The Regional Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of the activities conducted by the RRAP under the Global Framework for Progressive Control and Prevention of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TADs) and related strategies, programmes and work plans.
Missions and activities
Serve as an officer in charge of secretariat for the Regional Steering Committee of GF-TADs for Asia and the Pacific
• Assist Regional Representative in acting as secretariat for the Regional Steering Committee of GF-Tads for Asia and the Pacific
• Carry out the roles and responsibilities of the Secretariat of the Regional Steering Committee defined in the Terms of Reference of the same.
• Share relevant information and coordinate with other officers of RRAP, SRR SEA and HQ.
Contribute to the prevention and control of TADs in the region
• Plan, organise and implement regional meetings, workshops and other activities related to the control and prevention of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) in the region;
• Address scientific and technical matters relating to the endemic and emerging TADs in the region and liaise as appropriate with the WOAH Reference Centres for their technical support;
• Participate in regional meetings representing the Regional Representation;
• Assist Regional Representative in preparing activity and budget plan of the RRAP regarding TADs control as well as compiling relevant reports and other documents.
Ensure the management and follow-up of projects and activities
• Contribute to the development of project proposals in collaboration with WOAH experts and other OIE colleagues and be responsible for monitoring, tracking progress, achieving identified deliverables and reporting;
• Coordinate and manage specific technical activities and deliverables (including those implemented by consultants and external implementers) to ensure delivery of projects and activities outputs;
• Prepare technical reports as required according to WOAH rules and contribute to the preparation of the financial reports in collaboration with the WOAH Engagement and Investment Department.
In addition, the Regional Representative may, where necessary, assign to the incumbent any other duties within his/her area of competencies, or request him/her to represent the WOAH in designated meetings or other type of public fora.
Expériences / Formation
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
– Graduate degree in veterinary medicine (DVM or PhD),
– At least 5 years’ experience in the National Veterinary Services;
– Experience working on animal disease control and/or animal quarantine services;
Requirements:
Technical skills:
– High English proficiency (oral, reading, speaking);
– Good analytical skills, oral and written communication skills;
– Capacity to provide comments, project reports and presentations in English.
Interpersonal skills:
– Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural team and environment;
– Good communication skills and team working abilities especially under tight deadlines;
– Ability to work under pressure, and to efficiently prioritize work across multiple parallel tasks;
– Courtesy, tact and ability to establish effective relationships.
Salaire
- Salary: Base salary at 450,000 JPY/month (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
- Duration: One (1) year (renewable)
- This post requires flexibility to travel internationally and long hours in a seated position at a computer.
- The post is sedentary and requires the availability of the agent at the Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific, based in Tokyo, Japan. Overseas travel is expected on a regular basis
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General information
The WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment.
The 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 fulltime position as an international civil servant based at the WOAH Regional office in Tokyo (Japan) that is available immediately.
If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online by clicking on the link below by 19 July 2022 at the latest.