External Relations Officer 145 views

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Afghanistan External Relations and Partnership unit aims to raise predictable and flexible funding by establishing, strengthening, and nurturing partner relations through sustained Partner Engagement. The vision of the EXR unit in the Afghanistan Country Office is to be more effective in delivering on stakeholders’ expectations, leading to improved perception of WHO, diversified funding, and better support to Afghanistan towards providing basic health and essential health services while meeting SDG targets.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Research and compile interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country, participate in the drafting of proposals, donor briefings, reports and updates.

2. Work closely with relevant WHO staff including procurement, logistics, HR and technical teams on drafting concept notes and project proposals including providing recommendations on there calibration of inputs, outputs; ensure that timely donor approval is requested for project amendments. 3. Work with relevant counterparts within the health cluster, regional and field offices, other WHO departments, UN agencies, and other partners to identify communication opportunities and prepare communication initiatives on specific topics and to proactively contribute to negotiations for rapid donor agreements.

4. Provide technical input in the overall activities related to mobilization of resources, grants management, funding needs and gaps and the awards process. Support the maintenance of project calendars and milestones and analyse information on project activities and monitors progress towards targets using various project management databases.

5. Review the clearance processes on Country and Regional Office level, including legal and financial clearances for proposals and donor agreements before signature.

6. Monitor implementation rates and reporting deadlines and ensure activities and expenditures are aligned with the terms and conditions set out in individual donor agreements in the country office.

7. Contribute to the effective production and utilization of communication products, in coordination with the Communication Officer, 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, International Relations, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Management or Economics or other related fields from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specific studies on resource mobilization, partnership building, studies on development and/or humanitarian work. Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing, and general project management.

Experience

Essential: At least two years’ related experience in resource mobilization and external relations at the national level.
Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international Non-Governmental Organization. Experience working in emergency context.Documented achievements in resource mobilization activities.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, representational and organizational skills, with proven ability to facilitate and strengthen the involvement and collaboration of a broad range of internal and external partners.

• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus.

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

• Integrity, tack and discretion.

• Ability to work and achieve goals under pressure.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English and local language.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 45,101 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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• 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.

Apply Link

https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2300675