The Opportunity
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We reached approximately two million populations and invests over 40 million US dollars annually to reach more children than ever before, through programs in Health, Nutrition, Education, Protection and Child Rights and Governance, Livelihood, HIV and AIDS, and Humanitarian crises.
The Liaison Manager coordinates with relevant Government authorities and PR related to the Global Fund grant implementation to maintain a very good working relationships and smoothen the Global Fund related administrative support required from Ministry and entities.
This position will be based in Kathmandu and serve as a "one-stop liaison focal point" for SCI's Global Fund programme with MoHP. Under the direct supervision of the Global Fund CoP; the Sr Manager - Liaison will coordinate/liaise with the Sr Director Programme, Deputy CoP Finance and Operation, Senior Managers, Managers and Technical Advisors based at the SCI/GF CO, FO and in Entities to ensure and strengthen working relations and work arrangements under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Populations, Government of Nepal both at the federal and local level.
The position will play a lead role in advising the Secretary - MoHP and the CoP - Global Fund on relevant issues, agendas and engagement plans linked with the Global Fund programme. At MoHP the position will lead the engagement on behalf of SCI's Global Fund programme at all levels. S/he will also support the CoP and inter alia the Global Fund senior management in identifying and addressing issues to facilitate a robust working relationship with MoHP and through it with the diseases entities
The incumbent will coordinate and undertake field visits specially involving the government at the federal and provincial levels to strengthen SCI engagements and to support efforts towards decentralisation, policy reforms, advocacy and linked programme implementation. While the incumbent reports directly to the Global Fund COP, s/he will also work closely with SCI partners engaged at MoHP on relevant agendas i.e., CCM, donor engagements, advocacy with line ministries and departments and for policy reforms and financing.
S/he will also represent the CO in key SCI and Global Fund programme related local, national and regional for a relevant for the role or as advised by the Global Fund COP
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Qualifications and Experience
Master's degree in Public Health, Political Science, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration and related areas
Minimum of 7 years of working experience in any area including 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Public Health Liaison/coordination
Skills
Required No.(s): 1(Nepali Citizens only)
Contract length: Fixed Term
Location: Based in Country Office, Kathmandu/MoHP
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
This vacancy is archived.