Overview

The ET Consultant - GFF Country Coordinator will support the implementation of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Sierra Leone, focusing on coordinating stakeholders and aligning national health plans with GFF objectives.

Tasks Summary

• Support the organization and implementation of analytical work for the Investment Case (IC).
• Assist the GFF Government Focal Point in finalizing and updating the IC and Results Framework.
• Lead processes to design and assess the validity, progress, and outcomes of IC priorities.
• Monitor government expenditures related to IC and operational plan priorities.
• Support and facilitate institutionalization of resource mapping, costing, and expenditure tracking.
• Liaise with the GFF Secretariat country Focal Point to identify technical expertise.
• Integrate IC monitoring with broader health sector and multisectoral monitoring plans.
• Assist the government in mapping resources and stakeholder investments for budget alignment.
• Support the government in identifying and forming a country platform for GFF joining countries.
• Convene multistakeholder country platform meetings and produce minutes with action plans.
• Identify and map forums for advocacy and decision-making on RMNCAHN-G and health resource allocation.
• Engage in regional forums as appropriate.
• Provide status reports on the use of GFF Trust Fund investments.
• Provide quarterly input into the GFF Country Engagement platform.
• Support preparation of Country Engagement Strategy Review and updates.
• Collaborate with GFF Secretariat results specialists to support data use.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for GFF Secretariat Missions and in-country operations.
• Provide orientation and technical assistance to the GFF Government focal point.
• Produce and disseminate communication materials to inform stakeholders about the GFF.
• Participate in GFF multi-media missions as needed.
• Conduct meetings with financiers/donors/civil society/other stakeholders.
• Support GFF Focal Point to ensure effective and timely use of BETF resources.
• Organize meetings with partners for GFF Secretariat and WB staff.
• Support World Bank task teams in project operations.
• Support WB Country office and Task Team Leads in their stewardship function.

Experience Requirements

• At least 10 years of work experience in RMNCAHN-G and/or health systems strengthening or other areas that require strong results-focus and coordination of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in effective coordination and stakeholder engagement, including government, donors, development partners, civil society, youth and the private sector.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize actions with attention to detail.
• Basic ability to analyze data.
• Proficiency with problem-solving including risk identification and management, conflict management, negotiation.
• Knowledge of GFF-related systems in the country (e.g., health, social protection, education, etc.).
• Experience working in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health/nutrition or health financing would be an asset.
• Experience with or understanding of GFF and/or World Bank operations would be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

Master’s Degree in a field revenant to the work of the GFF (e.g., Public Health, Public Administration, Economics, Health Economics or any other relevant field).