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15/09/2025Events Coordinator – Events Coordination Unit – WOAH HQ Paris, France
| 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. 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 Paris. |
| Job Description |
| Positioning and reporting Under the authority of the Deputy Director General (Institutional Affairs and Governance), and the supervision of the Head of the Events Coordination Unit (ECU), in close cooperation with other staff of the Events Coordination Unit. |
| Job purpose The Event Coordinator ensures the organisation of different type of WOAH events (General Session, Global Conference, and other meetings) when assigned, by delivering all necessary steps on time and in right level of quality. The events can be onsite or online, in Paris, France or abroad. |
| Missions and activities This position is part of the Events Coordination Unit, to plan and deliver WOAH events. This mainly go through the two following phases: 1. Preparation phase 2. Execution phase 3. Post Event Phase |
Expériences / Formation
Qualifications and Experience
Required qualifications and experience
– Graduate degree (Bachelor’s a minimum)
– At least 2 years of experience in coordination and management of events (organisation, company or agency)
– Experience in an International Organisation as event coordinator would be an asset
– Demonstrated experience in all aspects of event planning, management and delivery, including event infrastructure procurement and management, and social media skills
Expected Skills
Technical skills
– Excellent knowledge of English (both spoken and written)
– Excellent knowledge of another WOAH official language (French or Spanish)
– Good knowledge of the third official language of the WOAH (French or Spanish) would be an asset
– Fully operational on Microsoft 365 environment (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Loop…) to produce and manage solid documents
– Familiar with project management tool(s) (e.g. Planner, Trello, Miro, Airtable)
– Experience in events planning
– Events onsite and online
Interpersonal skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Excellent organisation skills ability to be flexible with priorities and manage time and multiple task
– Keen sense of observation
– Courtesy, tact, and ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multinational and multicultural environment
– Ability to work under pressure and to effectively manage shifting priorities
– Multitasking capacity
– Good team player while being autonomous on own tasks
– Curiosity about new technologies
– Sense of anticipation and proactiveness
– Operational issue solving mindset
– Have a can do attitude
– Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant
– Ability to travel, predominantly across Europe and sometimes other regions, including one day meetings, overnight and multidays
– A proven track record of organizing successful events
– Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Salaire
Working conditions
– Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
– Type of contract: WOAH Staff – Fixed-term contract.
– Duration: Two (2) years renewable.Location: WOAH Headquarters 12 rue de Prony 75017 Paris, France
The post is a full-time position based at the WOAH Headquarters in Paris and requires long hours in a seated position at a computer. It can entail missions abroad. It entails long hours seated at a computer, stood up, walk, and substantive walking during events. It may occasionally require travel in preparation to or holding of events.Some reaching, lifting, and carrying may be required when setting up for events.