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Call for experts to join the ad hoc group on the revision of the terrestrial animal health code and manual within the context of substandard and falsified veterinary products
Call for experts to join the ad hoc group on the revision of section 3 ‘quality of veterinary services’ of the terrestrial animal health code, and chapter 1.1.8. of the manual of diagnostic tests and vaccines for terrestrial animals, within the context of substandard and falsified veterinary products.
Apply until 23 October 2026
WOAH is convening a group of multidisciplinary experts (ad hoc group) to provide its membership with a revision of refinements aim to support WOAH Members in implementing post-marketing surveillance of veterinary medicinal products quality, enhancing collaboration with relevant stakeholders (inspectors, customs, law enforcement), towards the prevention, detection and response to substandard and falsified veterinary products (SFVPs).
The ad hoc group is convened under the authority of and report to the WOAH Director General. Its work is in line with recommendation #6 from 2nd Global OIE Conference on AMR, and resolution N.29 adopted during the 92nd General Session – includes the development of a reporting system of SFVP in the animal sector, circulating within, and among territories. 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 risk-based post marketing surveillance and cross sectoral collaboration with law and enforcement and whose experience span the following sectors:
- veterinary medicinal products regulation,
- veterinary products lifecycle from manufacturing to disposal
- animal vaccines manufacturing and quality control
- inspections across the veterinary products supply chain
- enforcement
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 10 years of expertise in at least one of the sectors highlighted above – Specialist recognised at an international level – Demonstrable understanding of global issues surrounding SFVPs. | – Highly proficient in English (listening, reading, speaking and writing) – Good communication skills; able to work efficiently in an intercultural environment – Good analytical skills of existing scientific and grey literature | Attend a multi-day meeting (presential) and at least four virtual meetings. – Draft or review reports, guidelines, and other relevant technical documents outside of meetings – Provide 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 must submit a CV, alongside a certificate attesting your level of English proficiency (if applying from a non-English-speaking country). On the registration form, under ‘Additional Comments’, provide a statement addressing how your profile matches the professional and interpersonal skills we’re looking for as well as your motivation to dedicate a significant amount of time over the next 12 months to deliver ambitious outputs as part of this ad hoc group.
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 12 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.