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14/03/2025Technical Coordinator ZooSursy Project – Sub-Regional Representative for Eastern Africa – WOAH Nairobi, Kenya
| Context |
| The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world’s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly in terms of the safety of trade in live animals and animal products. More information can be found on WOAH’s website. 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 Nairobi, Kenya. The ZOOSURSY project, launched in 2025 with support from the European Union, is being implemented in 17 countries in West, Central, East and Southern Africa, in partnership with the Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD), the Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), the Institut Pasteur, the University of Helsinki, the Helmholtz Institute for One Health and national Veterinary Services. It aims to improve knowledge and management capabilities to strengthen surveillance systems for emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases at the interface between animals, humans and the environment. This project is part of the implementation of the WHOA wildlife health program launched in early 2021. This project follows the implementation of the EBO-SURSY project, which after 7 years of implementation in 10 Central and West African countries, came to a close mid-2024. For more information on the results of the EBO-SURSY project, please consult the final report. |
| Job Description |
| Positioning and reporting Under the authority of the Director General of WOAH, the supervision of the East Africa Regional Representative, and the functional management of the Project Manager, in close collaboration with the ZOOSURSY project coordination team and the relevant teams at WOAH headquarters and in the Africa region. |
| Job purpose The Technical Coordinator participates in the implementation of ZOOSURSY project activities in the target countries of his/her intervention zone. He/she develops, coordinates and supervises the implementation of activities in collaboration with the project management team, provides technical support to the project implementation teams, including scientific teams and Veterinary Services, coordinates internal and external players and develops commitment and synergies in particular with the Veterinary Services of the countries targeted by the project. |
| Missions and activities Ensure the overall technical implementation of the ZOOSURSY project in target countries within his/her intervention area. Provide technical support in the area of expertise to the Africa Regional Representation |
Expériences / Formation
Qualifications and Experience
Required qualifications and experience
– University degree (Master) in veterinary, animal health (domestic and wildlife), environmental or public health;
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management in the field of animal health at national or international level, on the African continent;
– Experience in planning and implementing development and capacity-building projects in Africa (e.g. projects financed by donors such as the European Union, the World Bank or other similar types of projects);
– Experience of working with African Veterinary Services;
Additional experience
– Project management certification would be an asset.
– Previous experience of public health issues related to emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases;
– Experience of epidemiological surveillance system networks, risk management and mitigation, particularly involving wildlife.
– Experience of working with research teams
Expected Skills
Technical skills
– Excellent command of English and French (spoken, read and written);
– Excellent knowledge of East and Austral Veterinary Services, their actors and networks;
– Excellent knowledge of animal disease surveillance systems, particularly in the context of One Health;
– Sound knowledge of international development and cooperation;
– Knowledge of technical and scientific issues relating to animal or human health, and of the One Health concept on the African continent;
– Good knowledge of regional, sub-regional and international organizations involved in “One Health” activities.
– Good knowledge of Office (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Internet applications and multimedia tools.
– Solid knowledge of Project Management
Personal and Interpersonal skills:
– Proven ability to work with a delocalized team and in a complex, multidisciplinary, multicultural and multi-partner environment;
– Excellent networking, stakeholder mobilization and coordination skills;
– Proactive attitude, initiative and autonomy;
– Flexibility and problem-solving orientation
– Strong analytical skills in local and regional geopolitical contexts;
– Proven ability to set priorities, to handle different subjects and activities, and to work under tight deadlines on several tasks at the same time
– Demonstrate rigor in monitoring and meeting deadlines;
– Excellent communication skills;
– Strong determination, solid work ethic, good negotiation, diplomacy and conflict management skills
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Working conditions
– Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
– Type of contract: WOAH Staff – Fixed-term contract.
– Duration: Two (2) years renewable.
– Location: WOAH Subregional Office for Eastern Africa – Nairobi, Kenya
The post is a full-time position and requires long hours in a seated position at a computer. It entails frequent missions abroad.
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General Information
WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment.
WOAH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates, irrespective of their origin, gender, opinions or beliefs.
If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online with a CV and a cover letter at the latest by Friday 14 March 2025.