External Relations Resources Mobilizations & Partnerships Expert

Contract

This is a UNV International Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Expert contracts.

The IUN Volunteers can work at the Regional Office, based in the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, or in any of our 47 country offices. The areas of work that can be covered include: communicable and non communicable diseases, healthier populations, health systems and information, emergency preparedness and response data collection and management, family reproductive health, programme support and administration.

Reporting to the Head of WHO Country Office, and in close coordination with the respective regional office, country office and WHO/HQ and input from the External and partnerships team, the External & partnerships expert directs and coordinates WHO External, Resources mobilization & partnerships activities.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of WHO Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer External Relations, Resources Mobilization & Partnerships will:

1. Develop and implement an innovative resource mobilization action plan for the Country Office to ensure sustainable financing for core and emergency activities.

2. Researches the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country. Drafts proposals, donor briefings, reports and updates to ensure accurate and timely reporting;

3. Maintain partner relations through innovative approaches (e.g, quarterly partner briefing); while concisely, clearly and convincingly communicating WHO yearly/biennial strategic direction; proactively contributes in negotiations for rapid donor.

4. Support the overall activities related to mobilization of resources, grants management, funding needs and gaps and the awards process. Maintain project calendars and milestones; analyses information on project activities and monitors progress towards targets using various project management databases;

5. Liaises with Regional Offices to secure the required clearance, including legal and financial clearances for proposals and donor agreements before signature.

6. support the management of multiple projects throughout the project life cycle; monitor implementation rates and reporting deadlines and ensure activities and expenditures are aligned with the terms and conditions set out in individual donor agreements; work closely with procurement, logistics, HR and technical staff to monitor the overall implementation of projects in the country office;

7. Liaise with coordination agencies in the country to ensure that the Country Office participates in system-wide resource mobilization activities and that it effectively engages with staff of Country-Based Pooled Funds to secure funding from those sources; 8. In coordination with the Communication Officer, effectively utilizes the communication products to inform .

• As an active World Health Organization WHO team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to World Health Organization WHO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• Strengthening the strategy for mobilizing financial resources
• Implement the financial resources mobilization strategy
• Monitoring and reporting:
• Authorize the release of related information, communications, advocacy products and statements to internal and external partners as well as to the public
• Monitor and provide guidance and briefings to senior and elected officials as required, on the progress and implementation of strategic Resources Mobilization and Partnerships

• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain;

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to World Health Organization ; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to World Health Organization WHO Algeria procedures and rules ;

• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and World Health Organization WHO in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;

• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards World Health Organization WHO ’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

the national and international levels, in multi-sectoral coordination, strengthening country capacities on external relations, resources mobilization and partnerships.

Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations is an asset

Algeria is a country where cost of living is very affordable, it is possible to find accommodation at cheap cost with relative comfort. Cost for food is also cheap as well as transportation. Comfort as per middle income country standard.