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The Intern will participate in the activities related to GF-TADs, directed by the Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Department (EPRD). This internship will contribute to strengthening WOAH’s understanding of Members’ gaps and needs expressed in the realm of GF-TADS implementation across regions and will support GF-TADs partners in identifying priority areas for future strategic and operational engagement. The study will produce a consolidated overview of the priority technical needs of WOAH Members both overall and by specific priority transboundary animal disease.
Job Responsibility:
Consolidate data related to : recommendations issued at sub regional and regional meetings related to TADs (including SGEs, regional roadmaps, network meetings, governance mechanism meetings since 2020)
Consolidate data related to : national assessments of FMD and EPPR control strategies (PMAT, FMD-PCP, SAT)
Conduct a quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis of the main gaps and needs identified, identifying common matters as well as disease and geographical specific patterns if relevant
Exchange with contact points from disease groups and regional platform on the results obtain and their interpretation
Write a report on the main gaps identified, request for support, differentiating whenever possible levels and nature of expected intervention (possible publication)
Explore in close relation with other departments and regions, the future integration of these data in PVS-IS with other relevant sources such as PVS mission
May also be required to complete tasks related to other work in the Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Department
Upon completion of the internship, provide a final report summarising activities undertaken and follow-up actions required as well as provide a presentation to relevant departments on the outputs of this work
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a post-graduate academic programme (an internship agreement is mandatory)
Field of study: livestock economics, agricultural sciences, evaluation studies, international relations, social sciences, public health, development studies, strategic management, animal science, other related fields
Proficiency in English (C2 level in reading, writing, and speaking)
Ability to synthesise information in a clear and concise manner
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms)
Good working knowledge of reference management software
Analytical ability: problem definition and establishing research questions
Problem-solvingAbility to prepare and execute a project plan
Time management and adherence to strict deadlines
Flexibility to respond to urgent requests
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and understanding
Excellent writing skills and ability to summarise complex technical discussions into clear and concise reports
Genuinely curious and engage in the work and contribute to the mandate of WOAH
Courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural environment
'Can do' attitude and ability to work within short deadlines
Ability to work well as part of a team
adaptable and flexible
Nice to have:
Working knowledge of NVivo is an asset
Working knowledge of R or other statistical software is an asset
French and/or Spanish is an asset
Knowledge of transboundary animal diseases
Knowledge of disease strategies and programme management
Knowledge of national structures, principles and operational frameworks for management of transboundary animal diseases