Joining WOAH means taking part in the development of one of the leading international organisations, recognised and associated with other multilateral institutions, in the field of worldwide health. It means helping to build a global approach to health, combining animal and human health in a “One Health” approach. It means joining teams motivated by the impact of their actions, the sense of their collective commitment and their recognised professionalism in their respective fields of expertise. 

WOAH’s headquarters are based in Paris. The Organisation is present on every continent through 13 Regional or Sub-regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two-thirds of whom are based at headquarters. This position is located in WOAH’s Headquarters, Paris (France).

Under the authority of the Deputy Director General (International Standards and Science) and direct supervision of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Veterinary Products Department (AMR&VP Department) Head of Department (HoD)

The ANIMUSE Project Officer will improve transparency in antimicrobial use (AMU) data worldwide by contributing to the capacity building of users to ANImal antiMicrobial USE (ANIMUSE) Global Database, verification from Member and non-Members to WOAH. He/she further will contribute to the provision of data analysis and trend monitoring, as well as to the preparation of regular reports on the global and regional situation. He/she will also contribute to capacity building of Members through the delivery of national focal point (NFP) trainings and regional technical coordination meetings Responsible for ensuring the performance of the activities of the team and contributes to providing strategic guidance and support to the development of activities.

Participate in the management of AMU-related data in relation to ANIMUSE

·       Support the function of the department as data owner for all AMU-related data (including improving data analysis, data cleaning, defining and monitoring data mapping and data management rules);

·       Support in the design and review of data integration guidelines between AMU national database and ANIMUSE;

·       Liaise with countries, external experts and WOAH regional and sub-regional representations to provide support in the development and implementation of data analysis, data cleaning and data integration guidelines;

·       Contribute to initiatives to evolve data analysis in ANIMUSE;

·       Support the Working Group on AMR as required;

·       Participate in the development of communication user guidelines materials for ANIMUSE.

Contribute to the AMU data collection and development of AMU data national reports, by,

·       Performing analysis of the collected data as required;

·       Developing a training programme targeted to writing AMU national reports;

·       Participating in the review and improvement of ANIMUSE Database and supporting technical documentation;

·       Liaising with National Focal Points (NFPs) on collection issues and provide support in the provision of annual data;

·       Contributing to the monitoring of collected data to identify inconsistencies and liaise with NFPs to address information gaps as required;

·       Contributing to the preparation of WOAH Annual Report on Antimicrobial Agents Intended for Use in Animals.

While completing the above missions and activities, the incumbent will:

·       Contribute within the perimeter of her/his responsibilities to the overall achievement of the WOAH’s five strategic objectives: maintain or improve scientific expertise, implement appropriate data governance, respond to Member’s needs, optimise cooperation with partners and enhance WOAH’s internal agility and efficiency;

·       Carry out other applicable duties within her/his professional competence as requested by the Head of AMR & VP Department, the Deputy Director General or the Director General of WOAH.