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Call for experts to join the ad hoc group on the prioritisation of diseases for which vaccines could reduce global antimicrobial use in animals (PROEVA): cattle, sheep & goats.
Call for experts to join the ad hoc group on the prioritisation of diseases for which vaccines could reduce global antimicrobial use in animals (PROEVA): cattle, sheep & goats.
Apply until 31 October 2026
WOAH is convening a group of multidisciplinary experts (ad hoc group) to provide its membership with an updated, evidence‑based list of priority animal diseases for which vaccines could achieve the greatest global reduction in antimicrobial usage in cattle, sheep, goats.
The ad hoc group is convened under the authority of and report to the WOAH Director General. Its work is in line with recommendation #10 from Resolution 29 adopted at WOAH’s 92nd General Session (2025) and commitment #72 from the 79th UNGA political declaration on AMR (2024). Further information about its purpose and responsibilities is available within the Terms of Reference .
The ad hoc group will be composed of internationally recognised experts who are highly motivated to improving the availability, access and adoption of animal vaccines and whose experience span the following sectors:
– animal health/diseases with a focus on cattle, sheep and/or goats,
– food producing industry with a focus on cattle, sheep and/or goats,
– animal vaccine R&D and manufacturing,
– veterinary products regulation.
As WOAH continues to strive for geographical diversity and gender balance, membership should lead to a balanced and adequate representation of its five regions (Africa, the Americas, Asia & Pacific, Europe and the Middle East).
| Are you a potential candidate? | ||
| Professional skills | Interpersonal skills | Availability requirements* |
| More than 15 years of expertise in at least one of the four sectors highlighted aboveSpecialist recognised at an international levelDemonstrable understanding of global issues surrounding irresponsible antimicrobial use in animals and commitment to wider uptake of preventative measures, particularly vaccines. | Highly proficient in English (listening, reading, speaking and writing)Good communication skills; able to work efficiently in an intercultural environmentGood analytical skills of existing scientific and grey literature | Attend a multi-day meeting (presential) and at least two virtual meetings. Draft or review reports, guidelines, and other relevant technical documents outside of meetingsProvide expertise on an ad hoc basis |
* Kindly note that while financial compensation will be provided for attending in-person and virtual meetings, it will not cover the time dedicated to ad hoc group tasks in between those meetings.
To express interest to this open call, you may send an email to [email protected] until 31 October 2026. Applications must include a CV and a cover letter and, for applicants from non-English-speaking countries, a certificate attesting to their level of English proficiency.
The cover letter is an essential part of the application and will be used for the initial screening of candidates. Applicants should therefore clearly demonstrate how they meet the professional skills, interpersonal skills and availability requirements outlined above. Applications that do not provide sufficient information against these criteria may not be considered further. The cover letter should also briefly describe the applicant’s commitment to addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting the uptake of preventive measures, particularly vaccination. Applicants should demonstrate their willingness to actively contribute to the communication and dissemination of the group’s work, both during its activities and following completion of its mandate.
The ad hoc group Secretariat will gather all documentation provided by candidates for further consideration by the Director General, who will appoint future members for a period of 6 months, with a possibility to extend its mandate based on the level of engagement, the volume and quality of work conducted by the member within the ad hoc group.