Context
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world’s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly in terms of the safety of trade in live animals and animal products. More information can be found on . 

Joining WOAH means taking part in the development of one of the leading international organisations, recognised and associated with other multilateral institutions, in the field of worldwide health. It means helping to build a global approach to health, combining animal and human health in a “One Health” approach. It means joining teams motivated by the impact of their actions, the sense of their collective commitment and their recognised professionalism in their respective fields of expertise. 

WOAH’s headquarters are based in Paris. The Organisation is present on every continent through 13 Regional or Sub-regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two-thirds of whom are based at headquarters. This position is located in Tunis, Tunisia.
Job Description
Positioning and reporting

Under the authority of the Deputy Director General for Institutional Affairs and Governance of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the direct supervision of the WOAH Sub Regional Representative for North Africa   
Job purpose

The Finance and Administrative Assistant contributes to the execution of a wide range of financial services and administrative processes of the Health Security Programme (HeSP) for West and Central Africa at the Subregional Regional Representation, ensuring timeliness, efficiency and transparent use of financial resources and delivery of services in accordance with organizational financial rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Financial and Administrative Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach, in liaison and coordination with the Regional Representation Accountant and WOAH Headquarters, to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Missions and activities

Provide finance and administrative support to HeSP project:
– Advise the Regional Representative on administrative and finance reporting, clearance procedures on finance, procurement, recruitment, payments, travel, etc. of the HeSP project in accordance with WOAH Note de Service;
– Draft administrative and financial management correspondence and be responsible for follow-up;
– Assume responsibility for HeSP project stationery stocks, mission orders etc ;
– Collect and analyse quotations for purchase or lease of equipment, services and materials for the HeSP Project, prepare and follow up on procurement requests;
– Organise and archive project files;
– Organize the logistics of HeSP technical meetings (travel, hotel reservations, logistics related to the conferences…) as well the missions and trips of the Project staff;
– Prepare the project accounting documents (cash journal, bank journal, etc) and keep them up-to-date, in close collaboration with the regional representation accountant and accounting and budget teams of the HQ in Paris.

Manage the administrative and accounting work of HeSP project:
– Record and archive the accounting documents.
– Contribute to the monthly entry of cash and bank transactions in treasury journals;  
– Prepare the monthly financial report for the HeSP project accounts, including bank reconciliation for approval by the Regional Representative and submission to the WOAH Head Office in Paris;
– Monitor payment requests, obtain necessary clearance and ensure that payments are affected promptly;
– Advise and assist international staff, experts, consultants, and other staff on aspects of allowances, salary advances, travel claims and other financial matters;  

Contribute to budget activities of the Regional Representation in Bamako:
– Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget of the RR;
– Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget ofe regional events.
– Assist WOAH headquarters in the development and formalization of accounting procedures  
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications
– Undergraduate degree (bachelor or similar) in Finance, Accounting, or related fields (business or public Administration) is required;
– At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in administrative support tasks, including at least 2 years in financial management/accounting experience with the preparation of budgets;
– Work experience within an international organization is an asset.  

Required Skills

Technical Skills
– Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
– Experience in the use of SAGE is an asset;
– Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations and accounting principles;
– Ability to administer and execute financial and accounting processes and transactions;
– Excellent knowledge of French (oral and written) and a working knowledge of English  

Interpersonal Skills
– Strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
– Discretion, good sense of judgement and capacity to deal efficiently and tactfully with people of different cultural backgrounds
– Good organizational and coordination skills
– Flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities  
– Capacity to work with multiple team members in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity  
Additional Information
Working conditions

Salary: The monthly salary : EUR 1250,
Contract Type: WOAH Staff – Fixed-term contract.
Duration: Two (2) years, renewable.
Start date : Quarter 2 2026
Location: The post is a based at the WOAH Sub-Regional Representation for North Africa in Tunis, Tunisia.  
General Information  

WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment.

WOAH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates, irrespective of their origin, gender, opinions or beliefs. 

If you are interested in the position, please complete your application online at the latest by May 7th, 2026.

All applications will be reviewed after the closing date of the publication  

                                                                        
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