External Relations Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: JKCGWHO/2006/202474
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External Relations Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: JKCGWHO/2006/202474
Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 overall guidance of the WHO AFRO Directors for EPR, UHC, UHP and ARD clusters, and 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 UNECAMaintain 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 ContinentWork with Africa CDC and AUC communications counterparts to prepare joint communication and joint actions including revision of joint action plans and cooperation frameworksDevelop regular internal and external communication products in liaison with WHO Communication teams including using social media platforms
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Essential: Firstuniversity degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Management or Economics from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specific studies on resource mobilization and communicating about partnerships. Training in public health, donor intelligence, proposal writing, and general project management. Master degree in the related field will be an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: At least five years’ related experience, at the national and international level, in external relations and communications. Documented achievements in resource mobilization activities.
Desirable: Experience in WHO, other UN agencies or in similar field. Experience working in emergency context.
SKILLS
Strong interpersonal and organizational skillsExcellent analytical and writing skills.Integrity, tact and discretion.Ability to work and achieve goals under pressure.
WHO COMPETENCIES
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.
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