Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
World Health Organisation
General
Description of assignment title
External Relations Officer
Assignment country
Zambia
Expected start date
02/02/2023
Sustainable Development Goal
3. Good health and well-being
Volunteer category
International UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities
No
Host entity
WHO
Type
Onsite
Duration
6 months (with possibility of extension)

Details
Mission and objectives
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. WHO directs and coordinates the world’s response to health emergencies and promotes healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all, using science-based policies and programmes. Working with 194 Member States across six regions and on the ground in 150+ locations, the WHO team works to improve everyone’s ability to enjoy good health and well-being.

Context
The external relations unit of the Country Office will strengthen the Country Office in resource mobilization, advocacy and partnerships with all relevant partners, including non-state actors. The External Relations Officer will serve as the principal advisor to the WHO Representative (WR) and country office, in resource mobilization, advocacy and partnership activities. As a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team (SMO), the External Relations Officer will manage the coordination, expansion, development and oversight of the country offices’ funding and associated partnerships. He/She will also oversee the office’s communication efforts and provide technical supervision to the Communications Officer. Reporting to the Programme Management Officer and under the overall guidance of the Head of WHO Country Office, the EXO will continue to implement a resource mobilization plan for the country based on the needs expressed in the country support plans. He/She will research existing and potential donors; develop proposals, donor briefings, reports and updates; ensuring compliance with WHO and donor requirements. The incumbent will coordinate the overall and day-to-day activities to secure rapid and sustainable funding for the effective implementation of the country support plans and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer the UN Volunteer will perform the following tasks:
• Finalize and implement an innovative resource mobilization action plan for the Country Office to ensure sustainable financing for core and emergency activities;
• Research the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country office;
• Draft proposals, donor briefing notes, reports and updates to ensure accurate and timely reporting; • Represent WHO in the Health Cooperating Partners Group and coordinate WHO inputs to any joint undertaking;
• Maintain partner relations through innovative approaches (e.g, quarterly partner briefing); while concisely, clearly and convincingly communicating WHO yearly/biennial strategic direction;
• Oversee overall activities related to mobilization of resources, grants management, funding needs and gaps and the awards process;
• Proactively contribute to negotiations for rapid donor agreements and liaise with the Regional Office to secure the required clearance, including legal and financial clearances for proposals and donor agreements before signature;
• Manage 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;
• Liaise with other UN agencies in the country through established UN coordination mechanisms to ensure that the Country Office participates in system-wide resource mobilization activities;
• In coordination with the Communication Officer, effectively utilizes the communication products to inform donors about both Health Sector and WHO’s strategies and work to encourage them to fund the overall health sector response to affected populations and to WHO’s strategic plans and proposals;
• Performs any other relevant duties, as required by the supervisor.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Resource mobilization and external relations:
• Specific studies in resource mobilization, partnership building, studies on development and or humanitarian work. Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing and general project management;
• Documented achievements in resource mobilization;
• Experience in WHO or other UN agencies in similar work; Internal Experience is an asset;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• 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;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in WHO and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes
Driving license
–
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political, Sciences, Business, Administration, Communications, Marketing, Management or Economics from an accredited/recognized institute; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Competencies and values
• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Working in Teams

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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