Internship – Support to WOAH Veterinary Workforce Development Programme, CBD – WOAH – Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok
| 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 WOAH’s website.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.Supporting capacity building for national Veterinary Services is a core component of WOAH’s mandate. This support is delivered primarily through the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway, WOAH’s flagship programme for the sustainable improvement of national Veterinary Services.As a part of the PVS Pathway, WOAH supports its Members in assessing their workforce needs and establishing appropriate regulatory, educational, and training frameworks to prepare and deploy veterinary personnel across the public and private sectors. Under the project Strengthening Veterinary Workforce Development (WFD) through Regional Capacity Building, WOAH supports Members and regions, particularly in Africa, Asia and Central Asia and Europe through workshops, technical missions, analytical work and knowledge exchange.As part of its work, WOAH offers internships designed to welcome students and young professionals, to help them apply their training in a professional and international context and to strengthen its own action through the results of the internship. 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. The internship position will be based in a Sub-Regional Representation for South East Asia, Bangkok, Thailand) |
| Description of the internship |
| AttachmentThe manager responsible for the placement is WOAH Programme Manager (Veterinary Workforce Development) Reporting Line:Sub-Regional Representation for South East Asia working in collaboration with Veterinary Workforce Development (WFD) Technical Team at WOAH -HQ |
| Purpose of the internshipThe purpose of this internship is to support the Veterinary Workforce Development Technical Team in the planning, coordination and delivery of workshops, events, online meetings and webinars. The intern will also contribute to analytical, reporting and knowledge management activities related to veterinary workforce development at the regional and national levels. Responsibilities will include supporting data collection and analysis; preparing technical reports, briefing notes and presentations; documenting good practices and case studies; and facilitating the dissemination of lessons learned and technical outputs to relevant stakeholders.Scope of work and responsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the WOAH Sub-Regional Representation for South East Asia and in close coordination with the Veterinary Workforce Development (WFD) Technical Team, the intern will contribute to the following areas: Operational and Event Support– Support the planning, organisation and follow-up of in-person and virtual workshops, meetings, webinars and technical missions, including logistical coordination and documentation.– Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and background materials, coordinating participants and managing related correspondence.– Provide real-time coordination support during online meetings and webinars to ensure smooth delivery and participant engagement. Technical and IT Support– Provide operational support for online meetings and webinars using commonly used virtual meeting platforms and collaboration tools.– Assist in the preparation of presentations, shared documents and virtual workspaces.– Support basic troubleshooting related to connectivity, audio-visual settings and participant access. Technical and Analytical Support– Contribute to desk reviews, data collection and synthesis related to veterinary workforce development in selected Members or regions.– Assist in the preparation of background notes, briefing materials and short analytical summaries to inform technical discussions and decision-making. Reporting and Knowledge Management– Support the drafting, consolidation and formatting of workshop reports, mission reports, technical publications and learning notes.– Contribute to the organisation and management of project documentation and knowledge products.– Support quality assurance of written outputs in English, ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment with WOAH editorial standards. Expected Deliverables– Coordinated operational and logistical support to WFD-related workshops, meetings, webinars and missions.– Draft or consolidated workshop, meeting and mission reports.– Short analytical notes or background documents related to veterinary workforce development.– Reviewed, formatted and consolidated project documents and learning materials. |
| Profile required |
| EducationRecent graduate or final-year student in a relevant discipline, such as veterinary science, public health, international development, education, social sciences or a related field. Academic or professional experience related to workforce development is desirable. Technical and Professional Skills– Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate meetings and manage multiple tasks in an organised and timely manner.– Proficiency in commonly used digital tools and platforms, including virtual meeting applications, collaborative document-sharing systems and presentation software.– Ability to collect, synthesise and present information clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.– Experience in drafting reports, briefing notes or analytical summaries is desirable. Personal and Interpersonal Skills– Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of other WOAH language French or Spanish would be an asset.– Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.– Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.– Proactive, adaptable and able to meet deadlines.– Demonstrated interest in animal health systems, public health and capacity building. |
| Further information |
| Working conditionsThe internship is full-time for a duration of six (6) months.Interns receive a monthly stipend of EUR 650 to contribute to living expenses.The internship is governed by WOAH internship policies and procedures. Duty station: WOAH Sub-regional Representation in South East Asia, Bangkok |
| General InformationWOAH 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 November 11th, 2026. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date of the publication |
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