Overview
The Pandemic Fund Coordinator will advance WHO’s efforts in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response through multi-country and regional initiatives. This role will oversee the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Pandemic Fund-supported projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the two streams of Pandemic Fund work in AFRO: stream 1 for tracking implementation and reporting of both single country proposals, and regional/multi-country proposals; and new proposal development.
- Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of multi-country and regional entity projects.
- Manage Pandemic Fund coordination unit with direct supervision of Project Management Officers (PMO).
- Work closely with WHO country offices, government counterparts, and partners to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Ensure seamless coordination and communication across WHO’s three levels—headquarters, regional offices, and country offices.
- Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of a robust Monitoring, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system.
- Track project progress, ensuring key performance indicators and milestones are met, and provide regular updates.
- Contribute to the development of progress reports, impact assessments, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Lead and coordinate the end-to-end development of multi-country and regional entity proposals for the 3rd call of the Pandemic Fund.
- Oversee the proposal drafting, review, and finalization of proposals.
- Foster collaboration with governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Promote and communicate WHO’s and the country’s pandemic fund implementation efforts.
- Act as WHO’s focal point in technical meetings, working groups, and high-level discussions related to multi-country and regional initiatives.
- Develop and implement an onboarding and induction process for new team members.
- Provide training sessions and mentorship to ensure team members acquire necessary technical skills and knowledge.
- Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Identify funding opportunities and relevant financing mechanisms.
- Develop advocacy materials and briefs to highlight the importance of regional and multi-country collaboration in pandemic preparedness.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years in managing public health programs or operations, preferably in African contexts, with a strong focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development in emergency or humanitarian settings.
- Proven expertise in project management, including the ability to oversee multiple projects, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes. This includes managing project work, coordinating teams, and reporting to higher-level management.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, International Relations, Health Policy, or a related field.
- PHD in at least one of the abovementioned fields (desirable).
