Job Purpose:
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Analysis of partnership and collaboration needs of the EIHP;
2. Conduct Partner and Donor mapping to support the establishment and
update of a database of Programme Partners and Donors;
3. 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
• 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
4. Participate in the development and implementation of policies,
procedures and methodologies consistent with building partnerships on
matters relating to the programme;
5. Participate in enhancing an integrated process of planning,
programming, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation in the health department;
6. 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”;
7. Support convening of meetings with Partners/Donors including resource
mobilization events;
8. 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.
9. Participate in preparing of various written outputs, e.g. draft
background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to
publications, etc
10. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
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 Competencies:
• 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:
Considering the directive of 35th Meeting of the Council of Ministers,
only Applicants from the Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda are
eligible to apply for the Positions of EAC Integrated Health Programme –
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and EAC Integrated Health Programme –
Linkages and Partnerships Officer.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
This is a *non-established* position supported by donor funds whose
contract terms and conditions are subject to the duration of the
project and availability of funds
Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates
are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those
candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience
requirements for the above mentioned positions are advised to send their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic
certificates, names and contact details of three referees, and copy of
National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport showing date of
birth. Please quote the respective reference number on both the
application letter and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote
the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to
the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later
than *Friday, 21 July 2017.
Please note:*
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard
copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the
reference number; or have an application letter attached; have
certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional
Certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted
4. EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of
applicants above 55 years of age.
Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the
recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing
*The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha – Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org mailto:vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int
Application Deadline:
Friday, 21 July 2017 – 5:00pm