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JOB PROFILE

Under the guidance of the head of the WHO office, the supervision of the Communication for Health Officer, and in close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will develop and support the implementation of partnerships and external relations’ strategies and plans for joint programming and funding opportunities in order to deliver WHO’s local country cooperation strategies for Member States’ health and development agendas. This will enable WHO’s positioning in the local public- health context and the office’s successful engagement with high-impact and diverse strategic partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.

• Facilitate the development and implementation of strategies and plans for engagement with partners covering state (including national, donors, United Nations partners) and non-state actors (i.e., civil society organizations/nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions etc.) toward joint programming and funding opportunities, ensuring compliance with WHO and donor requirements.
• Provide research on existing and potential partners profiles; identify synergies and opportunities for cooperation and resource mobilization; and develop concept notes and proposals for collaboration in relation to the strategic goals and programmes of the country office.
• Under the guidance of WHO headquarters and the regional office, support the negotiation of partnership agreements, plans for mobilizing and allocating resources, and securing the required legal and financial clearances.
• Support the development of grant proposals, monitor the implementation of plans for donor contributions, joint programmes, and other relevant activities, reporting on progress towards target attainment. Support programme staff on the recalibration of inputs, outputs and compliance with the terms and conditions of related legal agreements and documents.
• Support the office in the development and maintaining of relations with the relevant partners including advocating for collaboration/funding and successful dialogue.
• Coordinate briefing documents and communications related to or promoting activities of the partnerships, policy statements, and any other high-level briefings and meetings.
• Develop and manage the office’s donor and partner contacts, intelligence, and resource mobilization database/information management system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in a relevant field (such as international relations, political science, social sciences, communications, marketing, management, accounting, financial management, business or public administration).

Desirable:

• Qualifications/studies in external relations, communication, resource mobilization, partnership-building, development.
• Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing, and/or general project management. 
• A degree or equivalent in accounting, financial management, business.

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of two years of experience relevant to the position (in external relations, partnerships’ building, resource mobilization, and/or grants management). Documented achievements in fundraising activities. 
• Experience in partnership-building and resource mobilization in national and international contexts, ideally, with major public health donors (Central Emergency Response Fund, European Union, Gavi, Global Fund, World Bank and other development banks, and international development agencies of major donor countries) or UN Agencies.

Desirable:

• Experience in programme/project management. 
• Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained in an international context.

Skills

• External relations, resource mobilization and partnership-building and good understanding of funding modalities, such as government financing, trust funds, and other funding mechanisms involving national governments.
• WHO/United Nations agency programmes and activities in the country.
• Public affairs and/or organizational visibility strategies.
• National political and cultural norms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to facilitate collaboration with a broad range of external partners.
• Proven skills in drafting and finalizing grant/project proposals and donor reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Diplomacy, tact, and discretion.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Technical expertise
• Ensuring effective use of resources
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars.  The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 50,377, (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station.  Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.