Description Of Duties
The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:
Coordinate the development, implementation, and
monitoring of the Resource Mobilization strategy for the Vaccine Preventable
and Diseases Programme within the UCN Cluster
Support the development of specific resource
mobilization plans in accordance with the UCN Cluster strategy, Regional
Strategic Immunization Plan and existing regional and global resources
mobilization plans and strategies
Lead strategic engagement with Gavi, the Vaccine
Alliance and other donors including the coordination of grant management
processes (application, monitoring, funding utilization & grant renewal)
Contribute to resource mobilization for the cluster’s
programmes, in collaboration with EPG, ORD and WCOs
Building and maintaining strong relations with
partners and donors
Maintain an active database of stakeholders and key
partners mapping and optimize networking opportunities
organizing bilateral meetings to raise resources for the immunization programme
ensuring high quality reporting; and providing
support for in-country resource mobilization efforts for immunization and VPD
outbreaks as needs arise.
ensure the completion of all technical and logistic
preparations by WHO to inform AU Heads-of-State on progress in implementing the
Addis Ababa Declaration on Immunization Commitments during the biennial AU
Summit, in close coordination with the African Union Commission, and other
Regional Economic Committees;
monitor the performance of member states and partners
support on the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Immunization,
the Africa regional strategic plan on Immunization towards the goals of
Immunization Agenda-2030, Vaccine Preventable-Diseases surveillance, and
support around key immunization moments throughout the year;
Coordinate technical and regular inputs from WHO to
country applications to GAVI.
Guide WCOs in the Targeted Country Assistance and
Partners Engagement Framework budgeting process and reporting on milestones in
the GAVI portal.
Work closely with the health systems and other
related teams to ensure the timeliness, quality, and consistency of various
process requirements for WHO’s commitment to GAVI.
Lead the organization of the WHO Annual Regional
Immunization Stakeholders Meeting;
Lead the development of related work-plans and
budgetary proposals as required within the framework of WHO staff rules and
regulations, financial rules and AFRO accepted procedures
Undertake donor research, produce, update, and
disseminate donor profiles, identifying emerging sources of funding and their
potential for the future and provide support on strategic engagement with
donors
Provide leadership to and manage the staff under
his/her responsibility; ensure their performance, continuous development and
engagement, promoting a culture of working across boundaries, and integrity in
accordance with the Organization’s policies, rules, procedures, and values
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned,
including replacing and backstopping for others as required.
Required Qualifications
Education
Essential: University
degree in public health, health economics, public or business administration,
social sciences, communication, International Relations, or other relevant
fields.
Experience
Essential: A
minimum of 5 years of national and/or international experience in project
coordination in international development, public health, or comparable
experience.
Experience in grant management, donor funding,
proposal development and resource mobilization.
Desirable
Previous financial and/or grant management
experience.
Work experiences that are diverse, incorporating
private sector, NGOs, other UN, or governmental Health related agencies will be
an advantage.
Experience working in/with developing countries.
Experience contributing to the design, management and
reporting of international development programmes or projects;
Proven experience in writing resource mobilization,
advocacy documents and in the coordination of partners including production of
communication materials
Working experience with WHO/UN or with an
international nongovernmental organization.
Skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and
practices of partnership development and ability to work in a
multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
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;
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships at
organizational, local, and international levels. Excellent analytical and
writing skills;
Proven skills in the development and implementation
of resource mobilization related communication/media products and tactics;
Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the
ability to conceptualize ideas and advocate consensus;
Demonstrated success in resource mobilization
complemented by the ability to conceptualize ideas and promote consensus;
Integrity, tack and discretion. to work and achieve
goals under pressure;
Sound understanding of the impact of VPDs on social
and economic development, and its burden on populations;
Ability to “think out of the box” and to make
innovative proposals as related to mobilization of resources;
Good knowledge of WHO mandate and goals in the VPDs
related area of work and VPDs control management context is an asset.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural
differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the
organization and beyond
Use Of Language Skills
Essential: Expert
knowledge of English or French.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of other UN official languages.
How To Apply