What does this skill involve?
Activities may include but are not limited to:
- Accessing and reading pest alert bulletins or inspection reports as directed.
- Supporting horizon scanning by gathering information from databases, field reports, and regional networks.
- Independently collecting, organising, and analysing data on pest threats using national, regional, or global surveillance sources.
- Leading horizon scanning processes within a unit.
- Advising national or regional programmes on threat prioritisation, pest emergence patterns, and response strategies.
- Shaping national policy or donor-funded initiatives by integrating horizon scanning into long-term biosecurity strategy.
- Championing horizon scanning as part of national early warning systems.
Skill levels
Independently collect, organise, and analyse data on pest threats using national, regional, or global surveillance sources (for example, IPPC, CABI, EPPO). Identify trends or anomalies and contribute to pest alert documentation.
Support horizon scanning by gathering information from databases, field reports, and regional networks. Flag unusual observations or reports for review.
Independently collect, organise, and analyse data on pest threats using national, regional, or global surveillance sources (for example, IPPC, CABI, EPPO). Identify trends or anomalies and contribute to pest alert documentation.
Lead horizon scanning processes within a unit. Develop scanning protocols, prioritise threats based on risk criteria, and coordinate stakeholder input. Integrate outputs into unit-level planning and resource deployment.
Advise national or regional programmes on threat prioritisation, pest emergence patterns, and response strategies. Ensure horizon scanning outputs are aligned with biosecurity policy, surveillance, and emergency response systems.
Shape national policy or donor-funded initiatives by integrating horizon scanning into long-term biosecurity strategy. Build cross-sector intelligence sharing networks.
Champion horizon scanning as part of national early warning systems. Mobilise partnerships and institutional investment in predictive analytics, modelling, or AI-based tools for pest emergence.
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