External Relations and Partnerships Officer

Job Title: External Relations and Partnerships Officer

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: WHO

Assignment country: Mauritius

Expected start date: 24/08/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Port Louis

Details

Mission and objectives

The WHO Country Office supports the Ministry of Health and Wellness (Mauritius) to shape health policy in line with WHO’s principles and values and advocates for an integrated approach to health development. WHO helps the country to improve its health system and provides technical support as necessary. The Country Office also has a representational, fund-raising and resource steering function, as needed

Context

This assignment is part of WHO`s Africa Women Health Champions initiative. The assignment targets females aged 22 to 35 who are nationals of the 47 countries under WHO Africa Regional Office The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has embarked on a new Global Programme of Work (GPW13) and a new Programme Budget (2020 -2021). Through these two strategic documents, the region aims to deliver public health outcomes through an integrated results-based structure. The new focus of our work will be at the country level where we aim to reach the triple billion goal of 1 billion more people covered, 1 billion more protected and 1 billion more healthier populations. In this regard, the UN Volunteers can work at the Regional Office based in the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville or in any of our 47 country offices. The areas of work that can be covered include: communicable and non-communicable diseases, healthier populations, health systems and information, emergency preparedness and response, data collection and management, family and reproductive health, programme support and administration.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of WHO Representative in Mauritius or the External Relations & Partnership lead or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will: 1.Develop and implement an innovative resource mobilization action plan for the Country Office to ensure sustainable financing for core and emergency activities. 2.Researches the interests and application requirements of the main donors and other sources of funding to the country. 3.Drafts proposals, donor briefings, reports and updates to ensure accurate and timely reporting; 4.Maintain partner relations through innovative approaches (e.g, quarterly partner briefing); while concisely, clearly and convincingly communicating WHO yearly/biennial strategic direction; proactively contributes in negotiations for rapid donor agreements; 5.Support the overall activities related to mobilization of resources, grants management, funding needs and gaps and the awards process. Maintain project calendars and milestones; analyses information on project activities and monitors progress towards targets using various project management databases; 6.Liaises with Regional Offices to secure the required clearance, including legal and financial clearances for proposals and donor agreements before signature. 7.Work closely with WCO Mauritius PMO, Technical Staff and other support staff ( Procurement and logistics, HR ) to provide support in the management of multiple projects throughout the project life cycle; monitor implementation rates and reporting deadlines and ensuring activities and expenditures are aligned with the terms and conditions set out in individual donor agreements. 8.In tandem with the PMO of WCO Mauritius liaise with coordination agencies in the country to ensure that the Country Office participates in system-wide resource mobilization activities and that it effectively engages with staff of Country-Based Pooled Funds to secure funding from those sources; 9.In coordination with the WCO Mauritius Focal Point for Communications, 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; and 10.Performs any other relevant duties, as required by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in work at the national and/or international level experience in grant management, donor funding, proposal development, and resource mobilization - Desirable:. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Experience in WHO or other UN organizations would be an asset. - Skills: Excellent excel and power point skills; good management, communications, resource mobilization, public relations and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; 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; ability to work with tight deadlines

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Development programmes, Business management

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in public health, business administration, management, communications, international relations or a related field

Competencies and values

Profesdionalism, Integirty, Teamwork, Respect for diversity, Commitment to continous learning, Planning and organizing, Communication, Flexibility

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

This assignment is based in Port-Louis, Mauritius. Mauritius has a high level of human development. Cost of living expenses are reasonable and excellent health services are available This assignment is part of WHO`s Africa Women Health Champions initiative. The assignment targets females aged 22 to 35 who are nationals of the 47 countries under WHO Africa Regional Office

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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