Head of the Standards Department

• Provide strategic guidance regarding the WOAH activities related to the work of the Department
• Provide leadership and management of the Standards Department team
• Participate in and ensure the management and delivery of the team’s missions: Coordination of the work of the Specialist Commissions
• Scientific secretariat support to the Specialist Commissions and ad-hoc groups
• Technical advice and support on WOAH standards and its implementation
• Monitoring of the implementation of standards
• Project management

• A degree or equivalent in one of the following: international trade policy, public health, veterinary or biological sciences or aquatic animal sciences
• At least 15 years of professional experience in a regulatory environment
• Experience in provision of high level secretariat functions at the national or international level
• At least 8 years of experience in management
• At least 5 years of experience in an international environment
• Ability to work in English at a high level including excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the international standards-setting environment and the WTO Agreements in relation to international trade
• Excellent writing skills and ability to summarise complex technical discussions into clear and concise reports
• Good computer skills in a Microsoft environment
• Excellent leadership skills and the capacity to motivate and develop team members
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal, presentations)
• Demonstrated initiative, including ability to think strategically and achieve results
• Organisational awareness: strong ability to establish priorities and work within tight timelines
• Attention to detail and capacity for global overview
• Courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Strong confidentiality awareness

• Professional experience in a National Veterinary Authority
• Good working knowledge of Spanish and/or French
• Familiarity with the WOAH Codes and Manuals

allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax