WHO JPO - Partnership Officer

Important - Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of the Republic of Korea. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc

Programme/Department

Unitaid, External Relations and Communications Department, Partnerships

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department:

Design and invest in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low- and middle-income countries. We inspire and promote collective efforts with partners, countries, and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services and care that can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.

Assignment Summary: 

Unitaid is a global health organization that saves lives by making new health products available and affordable for people in low- and middle-income countries. Unitaid works with partners to identify innovative treatments, tests and tools, help tackle the market barriers that are holding them back, and get them to the people who need them most – fast. Since Unitaid was created in 2006, the organization has unlocked access to more than 100 groundbreaking health products to help address the world’s biggest health challenges, including HIV, TB and malaria; women’s and children’s health; and pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Every year, more than 300 million people benefit from the products Unitaid has helped roll out. Unitaid is hosted by the World Health Organization.

Partnership lies at the center of Unitaid’s 2023-2027 Strategy and is one of its three strategic objectives. Fostering inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation aims to:

•        Maximize meaningful engagement with affected communities and ensure responsiveness to their needs.

•        Enhance alignment and synergies with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in-country stakeholders, affected communities, and civil society organizations.

•        Strengthen global alliances to scale up better health products effectively.

Unitaid’s Partnerships team was established in mid-2024 as a 3-person team to pursue the above aims. 

The post will support the Unitaid Partnerships team in the conduction of activities towards its Annual Roadmap. In particular the post holder will support the Country Engagement Manager in implementation of actions aimed at strengthening processes and engagement of LMIC stakeholders across Unitaid’s activities.

As a member of the broader partnerships team the JPO will also support the team (including Team Lead and CCSE Advisor) in key priorities including  developing a strong partnership team within Unitaid and systematizing, tracking, and ensuring the availability of data/information and improving cooperation with key country, regional and global partners.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations Systematize and strengthen country engagement across the Secretariat 

• Facilitate meetings with Unitaid Secretariat colleagues, Executive Board delegations and external partners to support stronger engagement with LMIC stakeholders in Unitaid grants and aligned initiatives.
• Support development of Guide of Good Practice for country engagement throughout operating model
• Conduct regular mapping of LMIC engagement and opportunities and assess country engagement for specific countries and across themes Strengthen engagement with country stakeholders on Unitaid work
  • Support dialogue and exchange with LMIC stakeholders including governmental and non-governmental actors to support information gathering and planning and implementation of initiatives to increase Unitaid responsiveness to country needs including development of  Memorandum of Agreement /Workplans with priority countries
  • Support planning and conduction of opportunity scoping country needs engagement through site-visits, events and partner forums Improve strategies and activities to raise Unitaid’s external profile and visibility
    • Ensure availability of up-to-date, comprehensive, and quality country briefs for internal and external use
    • Work with colleagues including Project Teams/ Communications Team and external partners to ensure Unitaid Partnerships and country work is visible and widely communicated

      PART II: CANDIDATE PROFILE

      Qualifications and Experience:

      Education:

      Minimum:

      Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant area such as; social science, health science, public health, international development or sustainable development.

      Work experience:

      Minimum:

      At least two years’ experience in project implementation in health or development projects. 

      Experience organizing and coordinating meetings and events.

      Desirable:

      Experience in engaging on co-creation work, project implementation or partnership building with LMIC governments, especially in relation to public health. 

      In-country experience in implementing projects or managing partnerships, particularly in regions across the Global South.

      Knowledge in communicable diseases, including HIV, TB, and Malaria, as well as expertise in women’s and children’s health and global health emergencies, particularly in low-income country settings.

      Skills required for the assignment:

      Minimum:

      • Fluency in oral and written English is essential, with good writing and presentation skills. 

        Desirable:

        • Knowledge of French language is an advantage. 
        • Good organizational and networking skills 

          WHO competencies required for the assignment:

          1. Producing Results

          2. Teamwork

          3. Communication

          4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

          Achieving the learning objectives

           

          Learning Objective

          Training Components

          When?

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          ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

           

          1.

          Develop a high level of competency in understanding how country and other LMIC partner engagement is conducted and can further equitable scalability of health products.

          • On the job training (e.g. supporting the development of new grants, undertaking performance measurement of active grants, engagement with colleagues and partners). Throughout the JPO period.

             

            2.

            Understand the mandate, functioning and scope of Unitaid.

            • Active participation in the work of the Secretariat, “learning-by-doing” in respect of market access related issues, engagement with grant implementers and other key partners in respect of core business activities.  Throughout the JPO period.

               

              3.

              Build collaborative and rewarding professional relationships and networks. 

              • Through activities listed above, as well as through

                mentorship by first level supervisor and other mentor(s)

                Throughout the JPO period.

                The progress towards achieving the objectives will be evaluated annually by the JPO together with the first and second level supervisors.  Achievement will be against WHO's Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). 

                ANNEX 1 Conditions of Eligibility (Requirements by the Donor)

                1. General Requirements for candidates applying to the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea: 

                   a) Korean citizenship 

                   b) Fluency in Korean and English 

                   c) Completion of university with a Master’s degree 

                   d) Certificate of English proficiency test: Applicants should score a minimum of (i) TOEFL iBT 100 or (ii) TEPS 430 or (iii) IELTS 7 or (iv) TOEIC 900 

                   - TOEFL ‘Home Edition’ score is accepted while ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted 

                   - IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted 

                   - Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date 

                   e) Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December, 2025 (born after 1st January, 1993). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly: one year will be extended for those who served for less than one year; two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years; three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more. 

                   f) Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.

                   g) Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application. 

                           2. Required Documents:  

                   Attachments needed (please note that once the application is submitted in the system, you cannot go back to upload documents or edit information)

                   Documents can be uploaded either as a single combined PDF or as separate PDF/Image files.

                   a) A copy of CV and motivation letter in English.

                   b) A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English.

                   c) A copy of university degree (Master’s degree) certificate in English.

                   d) A copy of English proficiency test certificate. Please check the minimum requirements/scores above.

                   e) Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law. 

                   f) Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English. 

                   g) Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English. 

                   For general information on the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea, please visit the website of the International Organizations Recruitment Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea at https://unrecruit.mofa.go.kr

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