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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) supports its Members in strengthening animal health systems and addressing global challenges through coordinated governance, strategic planning and regional implementation. To ensure impact and relevance, WOAH is advancing efforts to modernise its processes, governance framework and partnerships management so that institutional discussions and strategic priorities are effectively translated into coherent and visible action. Within this context, the Institutional Affairs and Partnerships Department (IAPD) contributes to strengthening WOAH's institutional governance (Assembly and Council), external cooperation and strategic partnerships as well as cross-cutting corporate policies including Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI). The Department supports effective decision-making and the Organisation's long-term strategic objectives, taking into account emerging institutional needs and priorities. The Institutional Affairs Officer contributes to the Department's mission by supporting transversally the existing and future WOAH partnerships, the preparation of WOAH's statutory bodies as well as the establishment of transversal corporate policies. The Institutional Affairs Officer maintains a structured overview of the partnership situation, updating regularly the information in relevant databases and files, drafting briefing notes and reports and tracking the decisions taken and actions needed. Also, the Institutional Affairs Officer assists with the preparation, organisation and reporting of WOAH institutional bodies as well as support the development of transversal corporate policies when needed. He/she provides analytical support and timely signals to the Head of Department on emerging coordination, administrative or institutional issues.
Job Responsibility
Support WOAH partnerships and external cooperation
Support the organisation of WOAH's statutory bodies (Assembly and Council)
Support transversal corporate policies
Requirements
Master's degree or equivalent in political science, international relations, law, development studies, public administration, business administration or a related field
Two to seven years of relevant professional experience in institutional coordination, governance processes, international cooperation, or programme/project support within an international or multi-stakeholder environment
Demonstrated experience in supporting planning, reporting and follow-up processes, including the consolidation and structured analysis of information from multiple stakeholders
Experience preparing briefing materials, summaries or governance-related documentation
Familiarity with the institutional and governance structures of intergovernmental organisations is highly desirable
Experience working in multicultural and international environments is an asset
Excellent written and spoken English
Working knowledge of a second official language of WOAH (French or Spanish)
Strong drafting and reporting skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well-structured documentation
Experience in planning and reporting meetings (virtual and presential)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
familiarity with collaborative document management tools
Ability to organise and manage multiple information streams and coordination processes effectively
Interest in public health issues and concepts
Strong analytical and structured thinking abilities
Sound problem-solving skills within defined responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and regions
Capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Professional discretion and sensitivity when handling institutional matters