The role of the External Relations Officer is to increase opportunities for donor contributions to the work of WHO in the WHO/NGA and African Region through the oversight and management of grant application and reporting. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting technical staff in their resource mobilization efforts through skill development and training.
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity (Overview of the programme):
The external relations unit of the Country Office will strengthen the office in resource mobilization, advocacy and partnerships with all relevant partners, including non-state actors. The External Relation officer will serve as the principal advisor to the WHO Representative (WR) and country office, in resource mobilization, advocacy and partnership activities. As a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team (SMO), the External Relations Officer will manage the coordination, expansion, development and oversight of the country offices’ funding and associated partnerships.
The role of the External Relations Officer is to increase opportunities for donor contributions to the work of WHO in the WHO/NGA and African Region through the oversight and management of grant application and reporting. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting technical staff in their resource mobilization efforts through skill development and training.
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity (Overview of the programme):
The external relations unit of the Country Office will strengthen the office in resource mobilization, advocacy and partnerships with all relevant partners, including non-state actors. The External Relation officer will serve as the principal advisor to the WHO Representative (WR) and country office, in resource mobilization, advocacy and partnership activities. As a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team (SMO), the External Relations Officer will manage the coordination, expansion, development and oversight of the country offices’ funding and associated partnerships.
Functional Skills and Knowledge (Describe skills and knowledge specific to the post):
Good management, leadership, communications, negotiations, resource mobilization, public relations and interpersonal skills.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of partnership development and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships at organizational, local and international levels.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Education (Qualifications):
Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, business administration, management, communications, international relations or a related field.
Desirable: Specific studies on resource mobilization, partnership building, studies on development and/or humanitarian work. Training in donor intelligence, proposal writing, and general project management.
Experience:
Essential: At least seven (7) years' experience working in grant management, donor funding, proposal development, and resource mobilization.
Desirable:
Experience in WHO, other UN agencies or in similar field. Experience working in emergency context
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English or French or Portuguese.
Desirable: Working knowledge of French or another WHO official language would be an asset.
