One Health Coordinator (Re-advertisement)

5 June 2026
Expression of interest
Apia, Samoa

The World Health Organization (WHO) multi-country office in Samoa is seeking a locally recruited candidate based in Samoa for the position of One Health Coordinator to be based in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, under the Pandemic Fund Project.

Background

This position is funded under the Pandemic Fund Project, with WHO serving as an Implementing Entity, and is a WHO Affiliate (Special Services Agreement) role embedded within the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to support the Government of Samoa in strengthening One Health coordination, preparedness, and response at the human, animal and environment interface. This position is for local recruitment only. 

Role summary

The successful candidate will: 

  • Support national One Health coordination mechanisms 
  • Strengthen multisectoral collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors 
  • Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of One Health and Pandemic Fund-supported activities
  • Provide technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and relevant stakeholders

Refer to the full terms of reference (TOR) here: TOR One Health Coordinator – Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Duty station

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), Samoa

Application process

Interested applicants should submit: 

  1. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
  2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
  3. Names and contact details of three referees

Submit your applications to wpwsmwr@who.int with the subject "One Health Coordinator – MAF". The deadline for applications is 21 June 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.