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Head of the World Animal Health Information Department

Location

Paris, France

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

10+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Head of the World Animal Health Information Department leads the collection, verification, and dissemination of global animal health information through the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS). This role involves providing strategic guidance for WAHIS development, managing the department team, and representing WOAH at international forums, contributing to a 'One Health' approach.

Head of World Animal Health Information Department

Location: Paris, France | Full-time | Fixed-term, 2 years (renewable) | Start: Q1 2027

Job Purpose

Lead WOAH’s World Animal Health Information Department and oversee the collection, verification, analysis and dissemination of global animal health information through WAHIS. Provide strategic direction for the development of WAHIS and represent WOAH in international forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the Department roadmap, strategic initiatives and performance objectives in line with WOAH goals.

• Lead and develop the department team, including recruitment, performance management, skills development and continuous improvement.

• Oversee verification, processing and publication of animal disease notifications, follow-up reports and periodic reports submitted through WAHIS.

• Supervise active searches for non-official disease information, assess and verify findings, and coordinate with relevant WOAH Members.

• Support early disease detection initiatives and collaboration with international organisations and systems such as GLEWS and EIOS.

• Lead WAHIS user training, including global and regional workshops, training materials and e-learning development.

• Provide technical and strategic input into the development and improvement of WAHIS, databases, workflows and data management tools.

• Establish performance indicators, improve departmental procedures and coordinate scientific publications and technical information.

• Manage relationships with WOAH Members, resource partners and external organisations, and represent WOAH at international conferences and technical meetings.

• Report on departmental activities and implementation to the General Directorate and World Assembly.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent.

• At least 10 years of professional experience with national Veterinary Services or in the public/private sector, including animal health data analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.

• At least 8 years of management experience and significant international experience.

• Knowledge of disease surveillance, prevention and control, epidemiology and risk assessment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of process analysis and workflow development.

• Excellent English; proficiency in Spanish and/or French is an advantage.

• Strong IT skills, particularly in GIS, database management, data analysis, intelligence and/or statistical software.

• Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in multinational and multicultural environments.

• Strategic thinking, initiative, attention to detail, organisational awareness and the ability to manage sensitive information.

Working Conditions

Based at WOAH Headquarters, 12 rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France. Full-time position involving extended computer-based work and regular international travel. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with allowances subject to eligibility. Salary is exempt from income tax in France.

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Disease surveillance, prevention and control • 1+ yrs
IT literacy • 1+ yrs
Analytical skills • 1+ yrs
Project management • 1+ yrs
Epidemiology • 1+ yrs
Risk assessment • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Strategic thinking • 1+ yrs

Experience

10+ years

Certifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations
Administration

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationParis, France
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalLow3/10
cognitiveHigh9/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium7/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

World Organisation for Animal Health

Team size

Growing team

Location

Paris, France

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.

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Head of the World Animal Health Information Department

Paris, FranceFull Time