Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Health Technical Advisor

Wildlife Conservation Society  •  Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Job Skills:

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in veterinary medicine, public health, epidemiology, disease ecology, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in One Health, wildlife health, zoonotic disease surveillance or disease ecology, preferably in low- and middle-income country contexts.
  • Strong understanding of disease surveillance systems (including wildlife), outbreak investigation, and risk analysis tools, with applied field experience at wildlife-human interfaces.
  • Proven experience contributing to technical proposal development and donor reporting for international funding mechanisms.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in complex, multicultural environments and mentor national staff in a capacity-building manner.
  • Full professional proficiency in English required; additional language skills are an asset.

How to apply:
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending an motivation letter and CV through the application tab by 22:00 UTC+7 June 21, 2026

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Wildlife Conservation Society

About Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Industry
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Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bronx, New York
Year Founded
1895
Website
wcs.org
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