Governance and Resource Mobilization Officer

Job Description - Governance and Resource Mobilization Officer (2405659)

Governance and Resource Mobilization Officer - (2405659)

Grade: P3

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 24 Months

: Jul 10, 2024, 9:27:24 AM

: Jul 31, 2024, 9:59:00 PM

: Switzerland-Geneva

: UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility

: Full-time

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid, a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization is focused on accelerating the introduction and adoption of key health products primarily for HIV & co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria and women & children's health. It creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low- and middle-income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services and care that can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Reporting primarily to the Governance Manager, Board Relations, with a secondary reporting line to the Senior Resource Mobilization Manager for Resource Mobilization (RM) related functions, the incumbent is expected to perform duties including but not limited to the following:

• Work with the Board Relations Team, in facilitating efficient functioning of Unitaid's governance structures.
• Contribute to reviewing processes and tools in support of the work of the Board Relations Team.
• Under the guidance of the Governance Manager, Board Relations prepare and manage calls for proposals and proposal review processes.
• Provide coordinated responses to proponents at all review stages on technical and procedural questions pertaining to the calls for proposals.
• Provide analytical support to the Governance Manager, Board Relations concerning Unitaid's participation in the work of the Partners Constituency on the Global Fund Board.
• Upon delegation, represent Unitaid at events, stakeholder working groups, and selected initiatives, as required by ERC Unit.
• Co-ordinate the organisational wide donor engagement of one resource contributing Board Member.
• Coordinate the work of the innovative financing workstream.
• Facilitate the promotion of cooperation agreement strategies and operational alliances with donors and the private sector.
• Negotiate contributions, striving for timeliness, predictability and maximum flexibility.
• Draft internal and external correspondence, including briefing notes for senior management to support them in negotiation and follow up of contributions with donors.
• Identify and access new donors and funding sources, particularly private sector.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• A first level university degree in business, social sciences, public relations, international relations or related fields.

Desirable:

• Training in a field relevant to global health and development

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of health and international relations with some exposure to governance relations.
• Experience in organization of high-level meetings.
• Experience in management of logistic needs for the conduct of international meetings (site, venue, travel, translation, interpretation, etc.).

Desirable:

• Experience in HIV and coinfections, TB, malaria, women and children's health, global health emergencies.
• Experience working in an international cross-cultural environment.
• Experience attending or supporting the work of Boards and/or other Governance structures of public health or international development organizations.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project/programme management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to deliver high impact results.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, discretion, diplomacy and mature judgment.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and make the case for investments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex partnerships.
• Ability to work under pressure and move forward in a fast-changing environment.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4729 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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