Partnerships and external relations support officer

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

Purpose of the Post:

Under the guidance of the head of the WHO office, the incumbent will develop and support the 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. 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

Objectives of the Programme and of the Division:

The Division of Country Support and Partnerships (CPA) supports the development and delivery of WHO’s strategic engagement portfolio in Member States with and without country offices. It aims to maximize WHO’s impact in countries by helping them realize their health and development ambitions and strategies in line with the European Programme of Work (EPW) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). CPA recognizes that each country is different and needs tailored collaboration. The Division works by bringing people and units together across WHO divisions, offices and key partners. The Division has the principal function to develop mechanisms that help the organization understand, strategize, implement and connect for country impact. In this, it focuses on gathering, analyzing and presenting information for country impact; developing, tracking and refining strategic country engagement plans; supporting programme implementation in countries; and facilitating effective collaboration and networks within the organization and with countries and partners. This includes working with partners and Member States to manage and respond to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on access to health services and on preparedness for refugee and migrant influxes. CPA operates in particular proximity to Country Offices and provides opportunities for frequent mobility between assignments in the Division and in countries (in particular for team lead positions). Individual technical officers will have - in addition to their specific technical focus- a geographic responsibility by virtue of being a focal point for a limited number of country offices, for which they will provide support across all technical areas covered by CPA.

The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are

engrained in the WHO 13th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii) setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020–2025 –“United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens’ expectations about health.

WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable, and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavour; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.

Key duties:

• The incumbent will perform all or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:
• Apply knowledge of the local partnerships landscape and national public health system
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and plans for engagement with partners (including state and non-state actors such as national bodies, donors, United Nations partners, 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, identifying synergies and opportunities
• Develop concept notes and proposals for collaboration and resource mobilization in relation to the strategic goals and programmes of the country office.
• Under the guidance of headquarters and the regional office, support the negotiation and implementation of partnership agreements, and plans for mobilizing and allocating resources, including 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.
• 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/or manage the office’s donor and and partner contacts, intelligence, and resource mobilization database/information management system.
• Propose cultural norms enabling successful dialogue with national partners.to management.

Competencies:

1) Teamwork

2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3) Communication

4) Producing Results

5) Ensuring effective use of resources

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of external relations, resource mobilization and partnership-building.

Good understanding of funding modalities, e.g. government financing, trust funds, and other funding mechanisms involving national governments.

Knowledge of WHO/United Nations agency programmes and activities in the country.

Knowledge of public affairs and/or organizational visibility strategies.

Knowledge of 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, including for reports, presentations and technical documents.

Knowledge of national political and cultural norms.

Diplomacy and tact.

Computer literacy and knowledge of office software packages, handling of web-based

management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management

Enterprise System such as Workday

Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: A university degree (bachelor’s) in international relations, political science, social sciences, communications, marketing, management, 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.

Experience / Essential: A minimum of two years of experience relevant to the position (external relations, partnerships’ building, resource mobilization, and/or grants management) and documented achievements in fundraising activities at the national level.

Desirable: Experience in programme/project management at the national level. Experience in partnership-building, 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).

Use of Language Skills: Excellent knowledge of English . Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset.

REMUNERATION The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at EUR 46,683.41 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable).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 selection may be subject to special selection procedures

• 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.

• 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.

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• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.

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• 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.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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