Scientific Policy Advisor, Zoosursy Project Job at WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health (Paris)

Scientific Policy Advisor, Zoosursy Project

WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health

Location:
France , Paris

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

3600.00 - 3900.00 EUR / Month

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Job Description:

The Scientific Policy Advisor plays a strategic advisory role at the interface between science and policy. The position focuses on interpreting, synthetising, and contextualising scientific evidence generated under the ZOOSURSY Project and other related sources and translating it into policy-relevant guidance and recommendations at national, regional, and global levels. The Scientific Policy Advisor provides expert advice to support evidence-informed decision-making, strengthens the integration of scientific findings into animal and public health policies, and contributes to advancing the One Health approach within policy frameworks and contributes to identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the synthesis and interpretation of scientific outputs generated under the ZOOSURSY Project to inform animal and public health policy discussions
Develop scientifically robust, policy-relevant recommendations to support national and regional decision-making in participating countries
Provide expert advice on the implications of emerging scientific evidence for zoonotic disease surveillance, preparedness, and response
Analyse scientific literature, technical reports, and regulatory texts to assess policy relevance, coherence, and gaps
Draft high-quality policy-oriented outputs including policy briefs, analytical reports, position papers, and strategic notes
Advise on the integration of scientific evidence into cross-sectoral and One Health policy frameworks
Monitor and analyse national, regional, and international policy developments related to animal health, public health, wildlife health, and zoonotic diseases
Track emerging scientific, technical, and normative debates relevant to the ZOOSURSY thematic areas and into the wildlife health programme
Identify opportunities for WOAH engagement in policy dialogues, consultations, and standard-setting processes
Provide anticipatory analysis to inform WOAH’s strategic positioning on science-based policy issues
Serve as a key interface between scientific partners and policy-oriented stakeholders to ensure effective use of scientific evidence
Engage with researchers and technical experts to ensure scientific outputs are aligned with policy needs and decision-making contexts
Contribute to the scientific coherence and credibility of ZOOSURSY policy-related outputs
Collaborate with WOAH technical departments to ensure consistency with international standards and normative guidance
Provide strategic technical support to national authorities in understanding and applying scientific evidence within policy and strategic planning processes
Contribute to capacity-strengthening activities focused on evidence-informed policymaking and One Health approaches
Support the design and delivery of scientific-policy dialogues, workshops, and the ZOOSURSY scientific symposium
Promote knowledge exchange between scientific institutions, policymakers, and WOAH technical experts
Facilitate uptake of scientific evidence into national and regional policy processes, including through engagement with relevant ministries, regional institutions, civil society and international standard-setting bodies
Contribute scientific and analytical input to donor reports and strategic documents related to science-to-policy outcomes
Support internal reflection and learning on science-policy practices within WOAH
Promote transparency, scientific rigour, and ethical use of evidence in policy processes
Contribute to addressing misinformation or misinterpretation of scientific data in policy and public discourse
Ensure that policy advice is grounded in robust scientific methodologies and acknowledged uncertainty where relevant
Ensure that policy advice considers gender, equity, and socio-economic dimensions where relevant, in line with One Health and WOAH values
Ensure alignment of ZOOSURSY policy outputs with WOAH standards and strategic priorities

Requirements:

Master’s degree in public policy, political science, international relations, public health policy, veterinary public health, One Health, or related scientific discipline with demonstrated policy experience
Demonstrated expertise in One Health, animal health, and/or zoonotic disease policy
Strong understanding of the functioning of international organisations and science-policy interfaces
At least 5 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in Africa in a science-policy, advisory, or research-to-policy role (5+ years preferred)
Proven experience influencing or informing policy processes using scientific evidence
Track record of producing high-quality analytical and policy-oriented written outputs
Excellent ability to synthesise complex scientific information into clear, policy-relevant messages
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applied to policy and regulatory contexts
Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English and French, knowledge of Portuguese is an asset
Ability to assess scientific uncertainty and its implications for policy advice
Capacity to maintain awareness of evolving scientific and policy landscapes
Ability to engage credibly with scientists, policymakers, and senior technical experts
Strong strategic judgement and capacity to identify policy-relevant opportunities and risks
Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
Demonstrated initiative and intellectual leadership in science-policy settings
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Ability to work under time pressure and respond rapidly during health events

Nice to have:

PhD in a relevant scientific or technical discipline (e.g. animal health, public health, epidemiology, environmental sciences) is a strong asset
Familiarity with epidemiology and disease surveillance systems
Knowledge of social science research methods relevant to policy analysis
Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Expiration:
February 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Scientific Policy Advisor, Zoosursy Project

WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health

Location:
France , Paris

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Expiration:
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