Senior Animal Health Information Analyst Technical Specialist, World Animal Health Information Department
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE) is an intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide, working to improve animal health, protect animal welfare and strengthen Veterinary Services. This full-time, fixed-term position (two years, renewable) is based at WOAH Headquarters in Paris, reporting to the Deputy Director 'Standards Setting and Implementation' and under the direct supervision of the Head of the World Animal Health Information Department (WAHID) and their Deputy.
Job purpose: The Senior Animal Health Information Analyst – Technical Specialist contributes to a transparent and coherent picture of the global animal health situation through the collection, verification and dissemination of animal health information provided by Members and non-member countries via the World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS). The role leads the department's data management activities, supports the WAHIS platform and Member needs, and includes functional management of a small team.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate the data management team's work, report on progress, manage risks, and provide leadership, guidance and training.
- Implement data governance principles to maintain data quality; conduct analyses and prepare graphics and maps to support WAHIS advocacy.
- Act as WAHID focal point for Microsoft Fabric and related data architecture; coordinate migration, integration and maintenance of datasets, pipelines and Power BI solutions.
- Coordinate the annual update of WAHIS reference tables and lead the annual map update process, including GIS quality assurance and management of mapping service providers.
- Contribute to verifying Members' reporting, active search for non-official animal health information (GLEWS+), training and e-learning for WAHIS users, and the functional development and testing of WAHIS.
Requirements:
- Graduate degree in veterinary sciences (DVM) or a biology-related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience with Veterinary Services, animal or human health institutions, or research institutions; at least 2 years of international experience.
- Experience with data collection, processing and analysis of (animal) diseases.
- Excellent English and proficiency in a second WOAH official language (French or Spanish).
- Good command of Microsoft Office; working knowledge of GIS and geographic data management; ability to manage teams and deliver to schedule.
- Desirable: additional degree in animal/aquatic health, wildlife health, epidemiology or public health; experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, SQL, R, Python; knowledge of data governance.
Conditions: Monthly salary EUR 3,200–3,400 depending on experience and qualifications, with allowances based on eligibility; salary is exempt from income tax in France. Start date as soon as possible.
If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online at the latest by November 6th, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete your application online at the latest by November 6th, 2026 via the WOAH application form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a1440296977a19b415ebe4d9101ffc. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date of the publication.