Global Health Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Lead

GeneralDescription of assignment title: External Relations andResource Mobilization OfficerAssignment country: Saudi ArabiaDuty stations: RiyadhWork location: On UN premisesExpected start date: 09/01/2026Duration: 6 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowancesSustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health andwell-beingHost entity: WHO KSAModality: OnsiteType: InternationalVolunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026Work schedule: Full-time

Mission and objectives

WHO Country Office Kuwait inaugurated in June 2021 is mandated to support the Ministry of Health and other national institutions in meeting the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 3 aiming to improve health and well‐being for all at all ages. The CO is engaged in supporting country partners with technical assistance in specialised health topics in accordance with country support plans developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Additional areas of support include the implementation of capacity‑building initiatives, multisectoral action plans, and the establishment of platforms to meet advocacy goals and forge dialogue around health issues of national priority with consideration to the UN guiding principles of inclusivity, equity, gender equality, respect, and dignity for all.

Context: This UNV assignment is situated within WHO''s External Relations and Resource Mobilization function, supporting the management of the strategic partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), one of WHO''s largest contributors to health emergency operations in the Region. The partnership supports a large, multi‑country portfolio operating in complex humanitarian settings. As the scale and operational demands have increased, the need for strengthened coordination, quality assurance, and compliance with donor requirements has become critical—particularly in relation to reporting, reprogramming, procurement timelines, and visibility. The UN Volunteer will contribute to improving the efficiency, quality, and timeliness of donor‑facing deliverables, while supporting the implementation of agreed governance mechanisms, including the WHO‑KSrelief Joint Task Force. This will directly support improved partnership performance, enhanced accountability, and more predictable fund flow. The assignment also provides a structured learning opportunity, enabling the UN Volunteer to gain practical experience in donor relations, resource mobilization, and partnership management within a high‑impact humanitarian and health emergency context. This assignment is part of a UNV‑funded initiative designed to bring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countries that are currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers a unique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflects the world we serve, while giving participating UN Volunteers meaningful, hands on experience with leading UN partners. As such, the initiative targets candidates from the following nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia.

Task description

• Support the preparation and quality assurance of approximately 8‑12 donor deliverables, including proposals, technical reports, and reprogramming requests
• Track implementation progress across 10‑15 donor‑funded projects, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines and deliverables
• Contribute to improving the timeliness of donor reporting (target: 20% improvement) to support more predictable fund disbursement
• Support compliance review of all submitted reports (technical, financial, and visibility components) prior to donor submission
• Assist in the preparation of 6‑8 briefing notes and presentations for senior management and donor engagement
• Support the operationalisation of the WHO‑KSrelief Joint Task Force, including maintaining an action tracker and supporting at least two structured review cycles
• Contribute to the documentation of 3‑5 key lessons learned /best practices to strengthen institutional processes
• Support the organization of 4‑6 partnership meetings or workshops, including preparation of materials and follow‑up actions

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: 3 years

Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level: Bachelor's degree in public health, international relations, development studies, or a related field

Competencies and values

Accountability Planning and organizing Professionalism Adaptability and flexibility Communication Teamwork

Skills and experience

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