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Partnerships Senior Officer (Health) Retainer Contract

UNOPSIslamabad, Pakistan

25 days ago

Job description

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) aims to make significant ...

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) aims to make significant strides in promoting sustainable development, aiding the federal and provincial government in SDGs attainment, and establishing itself as a reliable provider of efficient services for development programming around Climate Adaptation, Basic Service Delivery and Energy Efficiency. Operational since 1999, UNOPS Pakistan (Project Office) is part of the Sri Lanka Multi-Country Office in the Asia Pacific Region.

Health-sector outlook in Pakistan. The country continues to face high burdens of...

Health-sector outlook in Pakistan.

The country continues to face high burdens of communicable and non-communicable diseases, growing climate-sensitive health risks and critical financing gaps that impede universal health coverage and development of modern health infrastructure. International health financing windows—such as Takeda’s Global CSR Program, the Global Fund, Gavi, the Asian Development Bank’s regional health security facility and emerging blended-finance mechanisms—offer opportunities to mobilise catalytic resources for Government and civil-society partners.

Job Specific Context

Pakistan faces substantial financing gaps in primary health care, non-communicable-disease management, and emerging climate-sensitive health threats. Several global health mechanisms—such as Takeda’s Global CSR Programme, the Global Fund’s Catalytic Investment Window, Gavi’s Health Systems Strengthening stream and regional blended-finance facilities—represent critical opportunities to mobilise additional resources for national and provincial health priorities.

To complement an existing Senior Health Retainer who provides strategic positioning, UNOPS seeks to engage a Partnerships Officer (Health - Retainer) to develop three (3) complete concept notes / proposals tailored to priority donors, and a pipeline of at least three (3) viable funding entry points for FY 2025–2026. The assignment includes :

craft winning submissions for at least three health-funding sources;

identify and secure two further prospective health-funding entry points; and

strengthen PKCO’s internal pipeline management and donor-cultivation systems

The Partnerships Senior Officer (Health - Retainer) will provide on-call technic...

Under the overall supervision of the Partnerships Officer, the consultant will :

Map and prioritise health-funding opportunities

Analyse global and regional donor landscapes; create a ranked long-list and shortlist of mechanisms aligned with Pakistan’s health strategies.
Prepare engagement briefs (objectives, eligibility criteria, decision timelines, key contacts).

Development of concept-notes & proposals (three full packages)

Ensure the completion of comprehensive concept notes and proposals, at least three, inclusive of inputs and agreement of stakeholders based on sectoral priorities.

Draft logframes, budgets, theories of change, risk / ESG screens and gender-integration plans in line with donor templates and UNOPS due-diligence standards.

Finalise three proposals to the agreed donors.

Cultivate donor relationships & stakeholder engagement

Arrange, prepare and, if delegated, represent UNOPS in meetings with donors and other entities in the sector.

Produce talking points, pitch decks, meeting briefs and trip reports within 48 hours.

Strengthen pipeline management & knowledge sharing

Contribute to the funding-pipeline tracker.

Document lessons learned and update internal proposal toolkits, sample annexes and SOPs.

Submit concise monthly progress reports to the Partnerships Specialist.

Deliverables

The deliverables expected are;

Sectoral donor-mapping report and engagement plan.

3 agreed upon concept notes and project proposals.

Identification & engagement of two funding sources in the health sector.

Consolidated lessons-learned and hand-over report.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education : A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health, Internati...

Education :

A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health, International Development or a related field is required.

A Bachelor's degree with an additional two years of experience may be considered in place of a Master's degree.

Experience :

Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in health-sector proposal writing, resource mobilisation or partnership management within UN agencies, INGOs, multilateral development banks, donor agencies or CSR programmes.

Demonstrated track record of at least two successful health-grant / CSR submissions valued ≥ USD 2 million each during the past five years.

Existing networks with major global health donors Takeda, Global Fund, regional CSR arms) are a strong asset.

Familiarity with Pakistan’s federal and provincial health systems and financing mechanisms is desirable.

Language Requirements :

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Working knowledge of Urdu and / or regional languages is an asset.

Contract type : ICA Contract level : L-ICA 9 Local ICA Specialist Contract d...

Contract type : ICA

Contract level : L-ICA 9 Local ICA Specialist

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