Scientific Coordinator – Aquatic Animal Health
About the Role
The Scientific Coordinator – Aquatic animal health contributes to the scientific excellence and integrity of the WOAH standard-setting process by supporting the work of the Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission and relevant ad hoc Groups to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scientifically-based and up-to-date international standards, specifically the Aquatic Animal Health Code.
Missions and Activities
1) Secretariat support to the Aquatic Animals Commission and relevant ad hoc Groups
– Provide technical and scientific support
– Prepare background information, agendas and working documents for meetings
– Collate relevant information and undertake analysis on topics for discussion at meetings
– Contribute to the collation and analysis of Member comments
– Prepare draft meeting reports, and follow up actions arising from meetings
– Prepare presentations for the Aquatic Animals Commission members to communicate the work of the Commission
– Liaise with scientific experts
2) Stakeholder engagement
– Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including colleagues globally, Members, partners and other international organisations
– Contribute to the preparation of responses to enquiries from Members and other stakeholders
– Ensure communication and alignment within WOAH regarding the work of the Aquatic Animals Commission
– Provide communication content and technical advice within WOAH
3) Aquatic animal health expertise
– Contribute to the implementation of the WOAH Aquatic Animal Health Strategy Maintain current knowledge on aquatic animal health to support the scope and context of WOAH’s involvement in relevant topics
4) Ensure coordination with partner organisations on the implementation of activities
– Maintain a network of contacts and good communication with subject matter experts
– Represent WOAH within relevant networks and international forums
– As required, support the organisation of related events
5) Contribute to relevant WOAH training workshops
- workshop design, training materials, deliver presentations