The EuFMD is looking for individuals to join the team in Rome under the Short-Term Placement (STP) programme. This programme provides professional experience in an international organisation in risk management of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), working in one or more of the EuFMD focus regions. 

STPs are sought to support the work planned in the following areas:

• Focus Objective 1. Improved protection of livestock in EuFMD Member Nations from FAST introduction and spread.
• Focus Objective 2. Adequate capacities to respond to crises and improved resilience of livestock sector to FAST diseases in Member Nations. 
• Focus Objective 3. Greater control of FAST diseases in risk areas to reduce the spread of diseases and their impact on livestock sector.

The expected profile of the STP candidates is normally that of a veterinary graduate, with a high standard of spoken and written English, but other backgrounds and competences are also accepted if highly relevant to the programme. Recent experience at post-graduate level in disciplines relevant to FMD preparedness, prevention and response, such as the investigation and control of exotic/contagious animal diseases, epidemiology and economics, pathology/laboratory diagnosis, risk management and contingency planning for disease control, are a plus.

Duration and remuneration

The duration of such STP attachments is between six and eleven months. The EuFMD offers a living allowances in Rome.

How to apply