Progress towards global health security requires a greater focus on the interface between humans, animals and the environment and a strong collaboration between these respective sectors. WHO proposes guidance, methods, and tools to jointly review synergies and gaps in the coordination between the three sectors for the management of zoonotic diseases and other threats at the human-animal-environment interface and to support countries in the operationalization of a One Health approach for global health security.

In particular, WHO and WOAH jointly developed the National Bridging Workshops (NBW), which provides an assessment of the collaboration at the human-animal-environment interface and supports the development of a joint operational roadmap for enhanced coordination. These workshops, conducted to date in 57 countries, have been a great success and there is a need to consolidate this programme over the long term. It is particularly necessary to develop the necessary equipment to carry out NBWs at the subnational level, or updates of roadmaps. This approach is then complemented with a set of operational tools to further support countries, such as the Joint-Risk Assessment (JRA), Surveillance and Information Sharing (SISOT), Response and Preparedness (REPREP), Multisectoral Coordination Mechanisms (MCM) or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Operational tools. Some of these tools have been rolled out globally for several years, and an assessment of their impact would be appropriate.

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Updated workshop material for NBW and related workshops (NBW-2, subnational NBW)
Expected end of Q1 2025

Task 1: Develop updated material for the preparation, organization and facilitation of NBWs and related workshops (NBW-2, subnational NBW).

Task 2: Pilot and fine-tune the newly developed material.

Deliverable 2: Facilitation material for the Annual NBW Network Reunion
Expected Q1 2025

Task 1: Develop the process for two sessions of the Annual NBW Network Reunion.

Task 2: Develop associated material.

Task 3: Facilitate two sessions during the NBW Network Reunion.

Deliverable 3: Two virtual training sessions for the NBW Catalyst Network
Expected Q1 & Q3 2025

Task 1: Develop training material for two virtual training sessions on good zoonotic diseases management and relevant tools proposed by the Tripartite.

Task 2: Facilitate two virtual training sessions.

Deliverable 4: Report on impact assessment of One Health tripartite tools with HAI involvement (NBW, TZG, JRA, MCM, SISOT, REPREP, M&E)
Expected by Q4 2025

Task 1: Compile a comprehensive spreadsheet detailing all countries which have used at least one of the target tools.

Task 2: Develop the questionnaire, process and relevant material for the impact assessment.

Task 3: Roll-out the questionnaire with country and regional offices.

Task 4: Analyze the results and consolidate the report.

Deliverable 5: Four HAI team quarterly newsletters
Expected 1st month of each quarter in 2025

Task 1: Reach out to regional offices, compile articles and design the newsletter for Q4 2024.

Task 2: Reach out to regional offices, compile articles and design the newsletter for Q1 2025.

Task 3: Reach out to regional offices, compile articles and design the newsletter for Q2 2025.

Task 4: Reach out to regional offices, compile articles and design the newsletter for Q3 2025.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

First university degree in medicine or veterinary medicine from an accredited university.

Desirable:

Advanced degree in public health or epidemiology.

Experience:

Essential:

At least 1-2 years’ relevant experience in veterinary or medical practice, including prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

Desirable:

Previous experience in collaborating with international partners on technical projects related to health security preparedness, One Health, sustainable development, or zoonotic disease control.

Previous experience working on Tripartite Zoonosis Guide Operational Tools or National Bridging Workshop materials.

Skills/Knowledge: 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in a diverse multicultural setting.

Proven experience producing high-quality written materials, including writing, editing, fact-checking, and publishing various forms of content related to biological sciences and public health for diverse audiences.

Proven capacity to compile and standardize data.

Proven capacity to develop communication and advocacy material.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Languages and level required:

Essential:

Expert knowledge of English

Desirable:

Expert knowledge of French

Expert knowledge of Spanish