Position Overview Apply for Animal Influenza (OFFLU) Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Roma, Italy. Job posting date: 23 June 2026. Closure date: 14 July 2026. Equal Opportunity FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non‐and under‐represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employees are required to uphold FAO values, maintain integrity, and adhere to a zero‐tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Responsibilities Scientific coordination and technical support Support implementation and delivery of OFFLU technical activities and workplans. Contribute to the review, updating and implementation of OFFLU strategic and technical frameworks, and the FAO–WOAH global avian influenza strategy.



Identify research gaps, avoid duplication and promote innovation in influenza research and surveillance. Provide technical input to global and regional initiatives on animal influenza, including Tripartite/Quadripartite processes. Contribute to strengthening laboratory capacity and molecular surveillance for influenza and emerging pathogens. Data analysis, bioinformatics and surveillance Support collection and analysis of genetic, antigenic and epidemiological influenza data from OFFLU networks. Contribute to bioinformatics analysis, phylogenetics and interpretation of molecular markers for risk assessment. Support the development of data‐sharing mechanisms and platforms, including considerations related to the Nagoya Protocol. Contribute to the development of modules within EMPRES‐i related to genomic epidemiology. Global coordination and partnerships Support coordination of OFFLU technical groups and l

📌 Animal influenza (Italia)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
📍 Italia