• Support programme coordination and implementation, especially with respect to EU, World Bank, Italy and other projects from major donors as relevant.
•  Promote and enhance existing partnerships through timely and quality responses and communication on key messages relating to the implementation of health and health cluster related activities.
•  Draft, review and edit various written outputs for the WHO Representative and other programme managers/teams, including but not limited to briefing notes, concept notes, project proposals, reports, and communication materials.
•  Conduct research on and compile profiles about various potential donors for health in Somalia.
•  Arrange meetings with partners and donors, as required, and take meeting minutes from these and other relevant meetings.
•  Support the arrangement and implementation of various communications, external relations, and public relations events, as necessary
•  Liaise with partners and donors at various events and for a, as necessary.
•  Support the maintenance of information and knowledge management platforms related to external relations and resource mobilization.
•  Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor, or WHO Representative to Somalia.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Nationality

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

Requirements

Required experience

5 years of experience in

•  National and/or international level in the areas of external/donor relations, partnerships, programme/project management, and strategic planning;
•  Experience working with senior UN and diplomatic officials as asset, as is experience in the WHO, UN or other international development organizations.
•  Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
•  Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
•  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;
•  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
•  Sound security awareness;
•  Willingness to travel throughout Somalia, as necessary (particularly to Mogadishu).

Area(s) of expertise

Development programmes

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in External/donor relations, partnerships, programme/project management, and strategic planning

Competencies and values

•  Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WHO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WHO procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
•  Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
•  Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
•  Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
•  Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
•  Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
•  Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
•  Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards WHO mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Living in Nairobi is an exciting experience. The city isn’t just the capital of Kenya, it’s also the “Safari Capital of the World” and the “The Green City in the Sun.” For detailed information on life in Nairobi and Kenya, please see the following UN Relocation Guide for United Nations Secretariat Staff & Families, found under the following link: https://hr.un.org/sites/hr.un.org/files/Amazing%20Kenya%20-%20Relocation%20Guide_1.pdf Missions to Somalia, however, are different it is a unique humanitarian operation. While it provides for an interesting and enriching experience, it also requires a very mature level of cultural and security awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere. Therefore, flexibility, ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

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