Project Officer – Sub-Regional Representation for South-East Asia
Context
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. More information can be found on WOAH's website.
Joining WOAH means taking part in the development of one of the leading international organisations, recognised and associated with other multilateral institutions, in the field of worldwide health. It means helping to build a global approach to health, combining animal and human health in a One Health approach. It means joining teams motivated by the impact of their actions, the sense of their collective commitment and their recognised professionalism in their respective fields of expertise.
WOAH's headquarters are based in Paris. The Organisation is present on every continent through 13 Regional or Sub-regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two-thirds of whom are based at headquarters. This position is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Australia–WOAH One Health Partnership, funded by the Australian Government is a project aiming to strengthen Veterinary Services through a One Health approach and to improve infectious disease prevention and response. Launched in 2019, the collaboration focuses on South-East Asia and the Pacific. Activities undertaken in this project include Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway activities, International Health Regulations (IHR)-PVS National Bridging Workshops (NBW), targeted support for Rabies Control and wildlife health as well as various activities related to veterinary workforce development.
Job Description
Positioning and reporting
Under the authority of the Director General and the Sub-Regional Representative for South East Asia, the Project Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Capacity Building Coordinator at SRR SEA and in close coordination with relevant technical teams at SRR SEA and Headquarters.
Job purpose
The Project Officer contributes to the effective implementation of the Australia–WOAH One Health Partnership and other related initiatives that strengthen Veterinary Services and enhance infectious disease prevention and response in the region. The role oversees the planning, coordination, and timely delivery of activities in alignment with approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.
The Officer also supports the broader project portfolio of the Sub‑Regional Representation (SRR) by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of funding, activities, and strategic priorities. This includes contributing to monitoring and evaluation processes to track progress, ensure expected outputs are achieved, and support evidence-based reporting and accountability.
In addition, the Project Officer fosters strong collaboration with key stakeholders—including WOAH Members, ASEAN, resource partners, and technical networks—to advance shared One Health objectives and strengthen the visibility and impact of WOAH initiatives. He/she works closely with project management and technical teams to coordinate and supervise the implementation of activities, provide relevant technical and operational support, and facilitate synergies among internal and external partners, particularly Veterinary Services in targeted countries.
Missions and activities
- Coordinate and implement project activities under the Australia–WOAH One Health Partnership and other related initiatives, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, in collaboration with technical teams at WOAH SRR-SEA, Headquarters, and external partners.
- Develop, plan, and monitor project work plans, including identifying risks, proposing mitigation measures, and ensuring the coherent and timely delivery of activities by WOAH and implementing partners, including national Veterinary Services.
- Support programme monitoring and evaluation, including performance metrics, tracking progress, contributing to the M&E framework, and ensuring accountability against expected project outputs.
- Prepare project documentation, including progress reports, annual donor reports, technical notes, and communication materials, in coordination with WOAH Headquarters and the Communications Officer.
- Facilitate coordination and information exchange among WOAH Members, ASEAN, national Veterinary Services, experts, Reference Laboratories, Collaborating Centres, and other project stakeholders to ensure alignment, complementarity, and strong engagement.
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with WOAH and donor requirements and supporting sound financial accountability and forecasting.
- Organise and support governance mechanisms, including Steering Committee meetings and other institutional processes, ensuring effective engagement of WOAH Members and resource partners.
- Maintain strong working relationships with WOAH Delegates, government agencies, research institutes, international organisations, and other stakeholders in the animal health and One Health sectors in South‑East Asia.
- Coordinate with regional and global initiatives to ensure alignment, complementarities, and opportunities for synergies with the Australia–WOAH One Health Partnership and other programmes.
- Support communication and awareness efforts, working with technical and communication officers to develop and disseminate outreach, visibility, and knowledge sharing materials.
- Represent WOAH and provide technical support at country, regional, and international meetings, workshops, and missions relevant to project themes, and contribute to strengthening WOAH's visibility as a scientific and professional organisation.
- Liaise with WOAH Headquarters to support project implementation, ensure alignment with organisational standards, and respond to ad hoc transversal requests.
- Carry out any additional duties assigned by the Sub Regional Representative, consistent with the role and area of technical competence.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3 years experience working in an area relevant to animal health, One Health, public health collaboration, or international technical cooperation.
- Experience in programme or project management including budgeting and reporting at national or regional level.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated ability to combine technical understanding with project coordination.
- Understanding of One Health concepts; experience in multisectoral initiatives desirable.
- Familiarity with project management tools and approaches, for example workplans, results frameworks, monitoring and evaluation and budgeting;
- Familiarity with international frameworks for strengthening veterinary and health systems, including the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway and IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshops (NBW) would be advantage;
- Experience in planning and coordinating meetings (virtual and presential);
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, including scientific, technical and project report writing. Ability to communicate in additional languages would be an advantage;
- Strong computer skills in a Microsoft environment (Word, Excel, PPT), SharePoint, office technology equipment and software;
Interpersonal Skills
- Proven effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner, defining priorities and meeting deadlines;
- Maintain close coordination with project initiatives at regional and global levels to ensure coherence, alignment and systematic information sharing;
- Excellent analytical, facilitation, coordination and communication skills;
- Capacity to work in a team within an international environment;
- Willingness and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Capacity to work autonomously and to take ownership of tasks.
Additional Information
Working conditions
- Salary: The monthly salary ranges from EUR 2800 to EUR 3000, depending on experience and qualification.
- Contract Type: WOAH Staff – Fixed-term contract.
- Duration: Two (2) years, renewable.
- Start date : Quarter 2 2026
- Location: WOAH Subregional Office for Southeast Asia – Bangkok, Thailand
- The post is a full-time position and requires long hours in a seated position at a computer. It entails frequent missions abroad.
General Information
WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment.
WOAH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates, irrespective of their origin, gender, opinions or beliefs.
If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online at the latest by May 11th, 2026.
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date of the publication
