National PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) Specialist
Home-based contract work supporting PPR surveillance, livestock biosecurity and national capacity building in eligible Pacific countries.
Why we picked it
The assignment combines animal-health field support, surveillance systems and training with progress toward PPR-free status. The stated minimum is a university degree plus one year of relevant experience.
Best for Animal-health, veterinary-services, livestock-production or disease-surveillance applicants who are nationals of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu or the Cook Islands, or who hold a valid local work permit.
What you'll do
Review the country's small-ruminant and surveillance situation; support sampling, reporting, training, awareness, traceability and contingency planning; and prepare progress updates and a final consultancy report.
Who they want
A university degree in agriculture, livestock production, animal science or a related field; one year of relevant experience; working knowledge of English; and the stated nationality or work-permit condition are required.
Before you apply
The notice states Home-Based work with in-country training and surveillance activities. It describes 50 days of work over 10 months; compensation is not stated. The listed deadline is 30 October 2026, with the exact UTC deadline unconfirmed.
Published 18 Oct 2026.