DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
1. Collaborate with the emergency team and relevant stakeholders to support the development of funding requests, implementation plans, and basic risk identification related to implementation or capacity.
2. Draft donor proposals and reports, ensuring that submissions meet content and deadline requirements.
3. Support communication with donors and partners to identify overlaps or opportunities for better alignment and complementarity of funded actions.
4. Provide input into the preparation of grant budgets, ensuring they are realistic and aligned with funding requirements.
5. Maintain regular communication with donors and partners to respond to queries and provide updates as needed.
6. Collaborate with other team members to establish reporting timelines and tools that help ensure timely submissions and better internal follow-up.
7. Assist in tracking donor contributions and updating internal systems or monitoring sheets as required.
8. Support the review and compilation of reports and other submissions related to grant-funded activities.
9. Assist in monitoring implementation and bring attention to issues such as delayed spending or under-implementation.
10. Ensure all work is done in line with WHO and donor guidelines, with appropriate documentation and approvals in place.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: First University degree (Bachelor`s level) in business administration, international development or international relations, social sciences or related fields.
Desirable: Studies in Logical framework analysis, communications, and programme management.
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years' experience in a donor reporting role with international exposure, including, project or grants management or related field emergency health response relief operations.
Desirable: Experience UN agencies as well as experience in developing/emergency countries.
Skills
Strong writing and external communication skills, with proven experience in developing compelling content for donors, partners, and public audiences in high-profile emergency or recovery contexts such as Ukraine. A good understanding of branding principles and the ability to tailor messaging in line with WHO's global and regional positioning is essential. Ability to navigate complex and sensitive environments, ensuring communications and reporting align with both national dynamics and WHO's strategic priorities. Previous experience working in health-related emergencies and recovery settings is highly desirable, and a background in public health or familiarity with the health sector is considered an asset.WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environmentUse of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of of Other Official WHO Languages