Job: Senior Co-ordinator - Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (RMNCH) and Health System Strengthening (HSS)

Location: Geneva 
Deadline: Wednesday, 16 October 2013 

Description

Role Summary:

Plays a critical role in implementing the Global Fund (GF) Strategy for 2012-2016 and plays a leadership role in Strategic Actions 1.3 – maximize the impact of Global Fund investments on strengthening health systems; Strategic Actions 1.4 - maximize the impact of GF investments on improving the health of mothers and children

The Coordinator/ Senior Manager is the high level focal point for RMNCH/ HSS within the Secretariat and leads and manages technical partnerships with key UN and or partners

Working with the Senior Advisor: Health System Strengthening (HSS), and in collaboration with experts of diseases (HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis), human rights, gender and community system strengthening, s/he provides technical assistance and advice to relevant departments/divisions in the Secretariat to strengthen the synergy between disease specific approaches and RMNCH/HSS for accelerating the achievement of MDGs 4, 5 and 6.

In particular, since the GF is conducting the 10 year evaluation and various thematic reviews and implementing the New Funding Model (NFM) to invest more effectively and efficiently, s/he supports RMNCH related review, evaluation, assessment, and planning.

As the Senior Coordinator, s/he provides high level representation for the Global Fund in RMNCH related forum and meetings, to promote partnerships for better collaboration and coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Is the Lead functional expert advising leadership on strategic decisions - takes the lead in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Strategic Actions 1.3 and 1.4 with clear objectives and work plan.
• Serves as the primary point for leadership and strategic guidance on RMNCH and HSS collaborating across the Secretariat and with external partners – their advice has a significant impact on policy making.
• Is widely recognized and respected as an expert and thought leader by the external community on HSS and MNCH
• Provide technical assistance and advice on RMNCH in terms of assessment, review, planning, programming/re-programming, and M&E of the GF grants, implementing the NFM, external relations, communications and other key activities across the divisions/ departments in the Secretariat
• Especially, support RMNCH part of the 10 year evaluation, thematic Review on MDG 4/5, the Concept Note/Information Notes/Modular tools development, marginal costing of RMNCH and other health economics analyses,
• Collaborate with Senior Advisor: Health System Strengthening (HSS) to strengthen synergies between disease approach and RMNCH/HSS, especially in implementing the new funding model.
• Take the lead in RMNCH-related coordination across divisions/ department and with partners, when needed
• Represent the GF in RMNCH/HSS related forums or meetings and on external bodies.
• External relationships: Technical agencies, other global health donors at global level, country and regional stakeholders
• Internal relationships: SIID Head, Departments heads, Managers, Technical Advisors, Grant Management department members
• Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge and experience to set goals which align with functional strategy; accountable for business results and for achievement of team/departmental goals achieved through people.
• Has accountability for a budget and the financial results of own area.
• Responsible for output of department.
• Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge and experience to set departmental goals which align with functional strategy.
• Focuses on achievement of departmental goals and plays a significant part in achieving divisional goals.

All key responsibilities are subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at his sole discretion

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A minimum of a master's degree in public health, epidemiology or health related areas.
• Technical expertise in RMNCH and HSS as relevant to the Global Fund strategy for 2012-2016.

Desirable:

• Technical expertise in HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis control.

Experience:

Essential:

• Over 10-year demonstrated experience in assessing, designing, implementing, and/or evaluating RMNCH policy/strategies/programmes for developing countries.
• Previous proven experience in managing and motivating teams.

Desirable:

• Over 3-year demonstrated experience in assessing, designing, implementing, and/or evaluating HSS policy/strategies/programmes for developing countries.
• Working in UN or multilateral agencies in developing countries.

Competencies:

Languages:

An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French or one of the following: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Technical Competencies:

Proven leadership and management capabilities in leading diverse teams.

Sound judgment with ability to provide high-quality investment advice and identify alternatives and options in planning and decision-making.

Demonstrated strong ability in quantitative and qualitative analysis, strategic thinking and results orientation.

Outstanding communication, inter-personal skills and partnership building skills.

Core Competencies:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Working with Others
• Core Expertise
• People Leadership
• Global Fund Mind-set

Leadership Competencies:

Please select the main leadership competencies / sub competencies that are applicable to the role.

Connecting our Vision with Results

• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Strategic Agility
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Perspective

Partnerships and People

• Motivating Others
• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting

Building Empowerment and Accountability

• Timely Decision Making
• Integrity and Trust
• Interpersonal Diplomacy

About the Global Fund

The Global Fund is an international financing institution that fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach: partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding.

Whether it be the distribution of bed nets to protect families from malaria in Honduras, training youth peer counsellors who will help other teens diagnosed as HIV-positive in South Africa, or providing equipment for the diagnosis of tuberculosis to clinics in Kazakhstan, country-driven programs to fight the pandemics receive funding through the Global Fund.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was created in 2002 to dramatically increase resources to support the fight against the three pandemics. A partnership between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the Global Fund is an innovative model of health funding. As an international financing institution, the Global Fund does not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local expertise. The Global Fund works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases with maximum efficiency and value for money.

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