World Health Organization
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Business Development/ Resource Mobilization
Apply By: 01-08-2024
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mandate of the WHO Liaison Office to the AU and ECA is to build constructive partnerships with the AU organs and the UNECA to advance the continental public health agenda. This includes influencing the AU and its specialised agencies and the UNECA debates and actions on health, technical collaboration across health and health-related issues and monitoring developments at the continental level relevant to WHO.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the WHO Liaison Office to the AU and ECA, the incumbent will perform the following functions: Generate intelligence on the evolving health interests of UN partners, and main health donors working with the AU for possible use by WHO in strengthening partnerships and raising resources. Support the drafting of proposals by WHO programs, development of donor briefings, reports, and feedback on WHO collaboration with AU and UNECA Maintain external relations through innovative approaches (e.g., quarterly partner briefings on WHO's work with the AU and UNECA); while concisely, clearly, and convincingly communicating WHO's overall work on the African Continent Work with Africa CDC and AUC communications counterparts to prepare joint communication and joint actions including revision of joint action plans and cooperation frameworks Develop regular internal and external communication products in liaison with WHO Communication teams including using social media platforms
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Skills
Use of Language Skills
Essential:
Desirable:
Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2405736