Resource Mobilization Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of WHO Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Emergency Director (RED) and guidance of the Head of Resource Mobilization unit, in close collaboration with other technical units of WHE, the incumbent shall:

1. Support the development of consistent approach to country level resource mobilization to secure rapid, sustainable and predictable funding for the core positions and emergency related activities.
2. Liaise with HQ and the relevant Regional Office to secure the required clearance, including legal and financial clearances for proposals and donor agreements before signature.
3. Participate in donor coordination meetings; contribute to negotiations to rapidly conclude donor agreements.
4. Engage with the main donors in/to the country, in consultation with HQ and Regional Office Resource Mobilization teams, especially for donors whose agreements are managed by HQ e.g. CERF, DFID, ECHO, and OFDA/USAID etc.
5. Monitor trends, identify opportunities and risks as regards to country level resource mobilization and inform HQ and the RM network in a timely manner, suggesting where appropriate actions to position WHE.
6. Maintain project calendars and milestones; manage and analyse information on project activities and monitor progress towards targets using Excel and other project management databases.
7. Work closely with relevant WHE and RMB staff on the preparation of concept notes and project proposals including providing guidance on the recalibration of inputs, outputs; ensure that timely donor approval is requested for project amendments.
8. Manage 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 Management and Administration (MGA) and technical staff of WHE to monitor the overall implementation of emergency projects.
9. Prepare regular internal risk and progress reports to inform the WHE team of project progress and issues to be resolved.
10. Support the preparation of donor reports and project evaluations, proposals, communications and advocacy documents, including success stories, required for resource mobilization and strategic decision making.
11. Prepare regular reports on expected results and resource mobilization activities in compliance with related documents.
12. In coordination with the Communication and Advocacy Officer assist to effectively utilize the communication products to inform donors and other partners about both Health Sector and WHO's strategies and work to encourage them to fund the overall health sector response to affected populations and WHO's strategic plans and proposals.
13. Perform any other duties, as required by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Communications, Marketing, Management, Economics, Accounting, financial management, business or public administration from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specific studies on resource mobilization, studies on development and/or humanitarian work. Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing, and general project management.

Experience

Essential: At least five years' related experience, at the national and international level, in resource mobilization, external relations and/or grants management. Documented achievements in fundraising activities, part of which supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities. Proven experience in writing resource mobilization proposals, donor reports and related documents
Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international Non-Governmental Organization.

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, including the ability to develop resource mobilization approaches and materials, and promote consensus with donors and partners. Integrity, tack and discretion. Ability to work and achieve goals under pressure. Good knowledge of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context is an asset

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of WHO EURO language.

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 4269 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.

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