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| Roster, Partnerships and external relations specialist, P4, Fixed Term Grade: P4 Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years Closing Date: Mar 12, 2024, 12:59:00 AM Primary Location: Multiple locations PARTNERSHIPS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST JOB PROFILE SUMMARY Under the guidance of the External Relations Executive Officer and/or Head of the WHO office, the Partnerships and external relations specialist will lead the development and implementation of partnerships and external relations’ strategies and plans for joint programming and funding opportunities to deliver WHO’s local country cooperation strategies for Member States’ health and development agendas. The Partnerships and external relations specialist’s results will enable WHO’s positioning in the local public health context and the office’s successful engagement with high-impact and diverse strategic partners. PARTNERSHIPS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The Partnerships and external relations specialist will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office: Lead the development and implementation of strategies and plans for engagement with partners covering state (including national, donors, UN partners) and non-state actors (i.e., CSOs/NGOs, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions etc.) toward joint programming and funding opportunities. Lead research on existing and potential partners profiles; the identification of synergies and opportunities for cooperation and resource mobilization; and the development of concept notes and proposals for collaboration in relation to the strategic goals and programmes of the country office. Generate initiatives to attract potentially strategic, non-traditional partners. With the collaboration of WHO headquarters and the regional office, guide the Head of Office in the negotiation and implementation of partnership agreements, as well as plans for mobilizing and allocating resources, securing the required legal and financial clearances. Manage the development of grant proposals, the monitoring of the implementation of plans for donor contributions, joint programmes, and other relevant activities, and reporting on progress towards target attainment Coordinate programme staff on the recalibration of inputs, outputs and compliance with the terms and conditions of related legal agreements and documents. Develop strategies and guide senior management and technical teams in outreach and maintaining relations with the relevant partners including advocating for collaboration/funding and successful dialogue with stakeholders. Develop policy statements and coordinate briefing and meeting documentation and communications on partnerships activities. Oversee the office’s database/information management system on donor and partner contacts, intelligence, and resource mobilization. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Partnerships and external relations specialist Education Essential: Master’s degree in International Relations, or Political Science, or Social Sciences, or Communications, or Marketing, or Management, or Accounting, or Financial Management, or Business or Public Administration Desirable: Qualifications/studies in external relations, communication, resource mobilization, partnership-building, development Training in donor intelligence, or proposal writing, and/or general project management A university degree or equivalent in accounting, financial management, business administration 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/ . Partnerships and external relations specialist Experience Essential: At least seven years of relevant experience, with proven international exposure, in external relations, partnerships’ building, resource mobilization, and/or grants management, including documented achievements in fundraising activities. Experience in partnership-building for national and international contexts, ideally, with major public health donors (Central Emergency Response Fund, European Union/ Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Civil Aid Operations (ECHO), Swedish International Development Agency, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, US Agency for International Development/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, Gavi, Global Fund, World Bank) Desirable: Experience in programme/project management. Relevant experience in developing country settings, preferably with knowledge of WHO and the UN system. Some of the above-listed experience to have been obtained at an international level. Partnerships and external relations specialist Functional knowledge and skills Knowledge and skills to conceive of strategies to market an organization’s comparative advantage. Knowledge and results in delivering public affairs and/or organizational visibility strategies and activities. In-depth knowledge of WHO/UN agency programmes and activities in the country. Demonstrated expertise and results in, external relations, resource mobilization and partnership-building Mastery of diverse funding modalities, e.g., Pooled funding mechanisms, government financing, trust funds, and other funding mechanisms involving national governments. Excellent oral and written communication, including speechwriting. Proven expertise in writing grant/project proposals and donor reports. Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, with results in building and strengthening collaboration with a broad range of external partners. Ability to lead and engage cross functional teams and achieve results under pressure. Ability to “think out of the box” and develop innovative initiatives, including in the mobilization of resources. Diplomacy and tact WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Other Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 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 77,326 (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, and currently amounts to USD 3976 per month for the duty station indicated above. 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 Partnerships and external relations specialist 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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. According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. 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. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is comm itted to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States ( https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion ) are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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. WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). |
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