Linkages and Partnerships Officer at East African Community (EAC)

(REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/24)

Grade : P1

Department : Health

Reports to : Principal HIV and AIDS Officer & EIHP Programme Coordinator

Main Purpose of the Job

The Partnership Officer will help weave collaborative relations that enable EIHP to effectively fulfil its mission and specific objectives. He/she will identify and nurture such relations focusing primarily on funding, program development and communications.

Responsibilities for the Linkages and Partnerships Officer Job

• Analysis of partnership and collaboration needs of the EIHP;
• Conduct Partner and Donor mapping to support the establishment and update
• of a database of Programme Partners and Donors;
• Together with the EIHP team, lead the development and implementation of the annual partnership strategy including:
• Assisting the EIHP’s team with ongoing partnership initiatives
• Developing a general funders and other potential partners landscape
• Generating leads and opening conversations with key contacts ii. Representing the programme in meetings and events
• Searching RFP´s and open requests options
• Creating the proposals and presentations to enable partnership opportunities Following-up on conversations and processes
• Identifying best practices and incorporating new ideas for partnership building Contributing to the programmes public relations efforts
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and methodologies consistent with building partnerships on matters relating to the programme;
• Participate in enhancing an integrated process of planning, programming, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation in the health department;
• Conduct analysis of and strengthen linkages among the various EHIP technical areas both within and without the health sector using the “One
• Health Approach/Framework”;
• Support convening of meetings with Partners/Donors including resource mobilization events;
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, such as Multisectoral Joint Steering Committee (MJSC) on SRHR, HIV and AIDS; the Partners forum and the Joint TWG on EAC Multisectoral TWG on the integrated SRHR, and HIV and AIDS meetings etc. including, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Participate in preparing of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications for the Linkages and Partnerships Officer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Public health, business administration, international relations, political science, or a related field is preferred. The Masters degree in the above fields is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience, and practical experience in managing partnerships; and experience of the specific programme area.
• Experience in working in an international environment is an added advantage.

Skills and Competences

• Strong presentation, writing and negotiation skills, including the ability to elaborate partnership projects and grant proposals
• Must possess an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, and work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Should be able to organize and prioritize own work with limited supervision
• Sense of initiative, discretion, mature judgment, and entrepreneurial spirit is required. Capacity to effectively interact with a multiplicity of stakeholders including senior leaders.
• Innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued. Full command of English
• Working flexible hours to engage partners in multiple time zones.

Eligibility for applications:

Considering the current status of quota points per Partner State under East African Legislative Assembly, only Applicants from the Republic of Burundi, and Republic of South Sudan are eligible to apply for the Position of Deputy Registrar Finance & Administration under EALA .

Terms and Conditions of Service

The position of Deputy Clerk Finance and Administration is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.

Fringe Benefits

The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance,transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.