Resource Mobilization and Grant Officer

Job Title: Resource Mobilization and Grant Officer 

Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)

Grade: P2

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years

Closing Date: Nov 1, 2023, 1:59:00 AM

Primary Location: India-New Delhi

Organization Unit: SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)

Schedule: Full-time  

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHE is to build the capacity of Member States in the South-East Asia Region, to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Management &Administration unit of WHE is responsible for effective management and administrative support for the emergencies programme and for ensuring that WHOemergency operations are rapidly and sustainably financed and staffed. This consists of the provision of high-quality, predictable administrative services (i.e. HR, Finance, work planning, grant management) to the Emergency Programme, including during emergency response, as well as effective monitoring of (and compliance with) SOPs, leading to continuous improvement and business process excellence.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of Lead Regional Emergencies (LRE) and overall guidance of Regional Emergency Director (RED) and in close collaboration with Project Management Officer and other technical units of WHE, the incumbent shall:

Assist in developing a grant mobilization strategy for WHE programme based on existing and potential donors and fund raising mechanisms.

Provide support in drafting proposals as well as technical reports for global, regional and country-level activities to donors based on inputs received from HQ, RO and CO teams and messages from the External Relations (EXR) team based in WHE HQ and Partnership, Interagency Coordination and Resource Mobilization (PIR) SEARO.

Assist in monitoring funding proposals, grants implementation rates and reporting deadlines in accordance with donors' specific reporting schedules and requirements. Support overall and day-to-day activities related to mobilization of resources, monitoring and tracking funding needs and gaps including monitoring of WHE/SEARO entries in Resources Mobilization Monitoring System (RMMS).

Coordinate in dissemination of information to RO and CO on standard policies and procedures for resource and grant management, gather information on best practices and lessons learned; serve as a reference point for ROs/COs in this regard.

Establish and manage a network of donor contacts, funds pledged/received and donor agreement implementation requirements.

Liaise with technical officers, budget and planning staff to ensure that allocation and implementation of funds is in compliance with donor requirements.

Support in updating and maintaining the global grant and finance tracking system for WHO's work in humanitarian emergencies to monitor deadlines for submission of proposals and reports to donors. Undertake any other duties including replacing and backstopping as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Social Sciences/ International Relations/ Political Sciences/ Business Communications/ Marketing/ Medicine/ Management or Economics from an accredited /recognized institute.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in business administration, management or closely related field. Additional certification in financial management would be an advantage.

Experience

Essential: At least two years' experience, in financial and resource management, in management and administration as well as in grant proposal, report writing and financial/grant tracking or similar experience in a relevant field.
Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN or with an international Non-Governmental Organization. Experience in developing frameworks and timelines for do nor proposal submissions. Proven international exposure in the relevant area. Experience working in donor relations in the context of emergency work.

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 promote consensus. Integrity, discretion, and sensitivity. Ability to work and achieve goals under pressure. Knowledge or sound understanding of the impact of emergencies and crises 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

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

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 50,377 (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 1578 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

• 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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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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https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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