Key Responsibilities
Specifically, and under the guidance and the overall supervision of the Head Donor Relations and Deputy Director, External Relations and Communications, the Associate Specialist, ACT-A Engagement will:
Coordinate meetings and events with ACT Accelerator Hub, ACT Accelerator partner organizations, donors, and other stakeholders, and draft briefing notes and presentations for Global Fund principals, including the Executive Director
Respond thoroughly and rapidly to requests for information from the ACT Accelerator Hub, ACT Accelerator partner organizations, donors and other stakeholders
Obtain key data from other Divisions/Departments, including the Grant Management Division, Supply Operations, Strategic Information Department, and Technical Advice and Partnerships Department, and work closely with the C19RM Secretariat, to provide content for briefing notes and policy memos
Provide coordination support to Global Fund leads engaged in various ACT Accelerator related events, platforms and working groups across the ACT Accelerator Pillars
Perform other duties as required by the Head Donor Relations and Deputy Director, External Relations and Communications.
Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.
Qualifications
Essential:
University degree in social and/or political science, public administration, international relations/development or a comparable academic degree
Experience
Essential:
Experience in project management, resource mobilization, or advocacy related to global health or international development/relations
Demonstrated high political awareness and advocacy skills
Proven analytical thinker with strong problem solving skills
Good writing skills, drafting experience, with attention to detail
Track record of good communication skills to communicate complex concepts rapidly and effectively
Demonstrated ability to take initiatives and to build relationships. Reliable team member with strong interpersonal skills to work in a multi-cultural team and across teams
Track record of diplomacy to navigate complex environments
Experience and full competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable:
Over 5 years of relevant professional experience
Proven track record of coordination, external relations, resource mobilization for a multilateral organization or NGO
Competencies
Languages:
An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Organizational Competencies:
Global Fund awareness and mind-set
Service orientation
Drive for results
Collaboration
Interaction
Adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Resource Mobilisation - Mastery
Communications - Mastery
Project management - Foundation
Analytical – Mastery
Geopolitical awareness – Foundation
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Job Posting End Date
01 June 2021