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Senior Advisor for Oversight of Regional Activities, Project and Partnerships – WOAH RR Moscow, Russia

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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 Regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two-thirds of whom are based at headquarters.
This position is located in Moscow.
Job Description
Positioning and reporting

Under the authority of WOAH Regional Representative for Europe based in Moscow, the Senior advisor for oversight of regional activities, projects and partnerships (hereafter: Senior Advisor) will work in close collaboration with WOAH Sub-regional Representations in Astana and Brussels and the technical departments based at WOAH Headquarters in Paris.		 
Job purpose

The Senior Advisor is a high-level professional, who will facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration, and manage regional coordination respectfully to agreed roles and responsibilities of Regional and Sub Regional Representations in Europe. He/she will play a key role in: supporting the WOAH Regional Commission for Europe, and the Regional Core Group, improving coordination of activities of Regional and Sub Regional Representations, related to animal health, animal welfare, veterinary public health and trans-regional cooperation projects in the European Region,coordinate GF-TADs activities,contribute to visibility and positive impact of WOAH’s initiatives through advocacy,  communication and resource mobilisation.Manage projects such as ICG, and any other relevant projects.		 
Missions and activities

1. Support of the Regional Core Group for Europe:
– Actively engage in implementation of regional Multiannual Work Plan Framework, its harmonization and comprehension to current WOAH Strategic Plan, and WOAH Regional annual work program, in close liaison with technical departments in Headquarters and Sub-Regional Representatives, integration of other regional projects, ensuring resource allocation, budget oversee, and alignment with the WOAH’s strategic objectives.

2. Effective GF-TADs Project Coordination:
– Coordinate comprehensive project management of GF-TADs across the region and between partners to improve the implementation of activities related to priority transboundary animal diseases in Europe (e.g. Standing Group of Experts).
– Particular attention to be paid for coordination with partners and operationalization of internal working group of GF-TADs and effective implementation of work plans, in proactive and transparent consultations and coordination with major partners.

3. Coordination of ad hoc activities:
– Facilitate coordination of ad hoc activities with multiple stakeholders, such as the Incident Coordination Group (ICG) and thematic working groups, to address urgent issues and enhance collaborative responses.
– Contribute to projects and activities related to promotion and maintenance of Members’ WOAH official animal health status, in close collaboration with Status Department.

4. Collaboration and visibility:
– Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including EU , EEU, UN agencies (i.e. FAO, UNEP, WHO), and relevant partners, to ensure coordinated efforts, promoting the visibility and positive impact of WOAH’s initiatives.
– Particular attention will be paid for inter-regional coordination, in close collaboration with counterparts in neighbouring regions (e.g. WOAH Representatives, Bureaux).

5. Cooperation with WOAH Delegates and national Focal Points:
– Collaborate closely between Regional and Sur Regional Representatives and Headquarters, to coordinate WOAH activities related to Delegates and their Focal Points from Europe region (e.g. RCG, GF-TADs, trainings, information share, epidemiological events, implementation of current Strategic Plan, including observatory activities, annual program of activities).

6. Strategic liaison with Regional and Sub Regional representations:
– Support strategic engagement with Regional and Sub-Regional Representatives and their teams on region-wide projects, development and implementation of the regional work program, preparation of activity reports, annual report and other relevant information for the Director General. 
– Liaise with WOAH offices to ensure coordination of cross-regional activities in conjunction with relevant institutional governing structures (e.g. Bureau, Council, Representations) while maintaining robust communication and collaboration.

7. Monitoring and reporting:
– Manage, monitor and report projects assigned by the Regional Representative in accordance with Headquarters.

8. Any other tasks assigned by the Regional Representative.  		 
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

Required qualifications

– Degree in veterinary medicine or veterinary science.
– An additional degree in law, economics or international management will be considered an advantage.  

Additional experience  

– Proven professional experience in the veterinary field, including in management of teams of veterinary professionals.
– Experience in high-level position in national Veterinary Authority.
– Experience in work with WOAH or other international, intergovernmental organizations with mandate relevant to veterinary domain.
– Experience working internationally or in multi-cultural environment. 
– Experience of working in Europe region  

Requirements 

Technical skills

– Strong computer skills in a Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as a good knowledge of Adobe Acrobat;
– Strong project management skills;
– Excellent command of English, both written and spokenKnowledge of another WOAH official language (Spanish or French) and Russian would be considered as advantage  

Additional competencies

– Extensive experience in animal health, prevention and control of transboundary animal disease, at a national, regional or international level.
– Proven ability to engage with multiple stakeholders and facilitate collaboration across diverse organizations.
– Experience in WOAH activities and working mechanism will be considered as an advantage.  

Behavioral skills:
– Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
– Accuracy and attention to details.
– Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
– Proven effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner, defining priorities and meeting deadlines.
– High sense of confidentiality.
– Capacity to work autonomously and to take ownership of tasks.		 
Additional Information
Working conditions

– Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience;
– Type of contract: WOAH staff – Fixed-term contract ; This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based at the WOAH Regional Representation for Europe in Moscow.It requires long hours of sitting at a computer, organising and managing multi-stakeholder collaborative platforms, and international travel.  		 
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.   If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online at the latest by 10 January 2025. APPLY HERE