Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Overview Summary
Under The Responsibility And Accountability Of The Global Practice Area Lead- Papa Diouf And The Programme Manager Loretta Owino Okeny, The Consultant Is Expected To Help Facilitate The Following Tasks
• Comprehensive review of the country specific contextual analyses- this applies to Uganda.
• Desk review of external and internal documents as relevant
• Interviews with key informants including Government at national and local levels, existing VSO partners, CSOs, INGOs, donors, UN agencies etc -only as needed.
• Leadership on the planning and execution of partnership round table (s) in collaboration with the global health partnership team, VSO’s country programme implementation lead and business pursuit lead/designate.
• Accompaniment of VSO country teams to conduct at least 5 partner outreaches to key local partners identified as mission critical- list to be determined as an outcome of this consultancy.

Key Expected Deliverables
• An inception report at the start of the assignment, detailing the agreed upon methodology. Variations will be observed based on the initial review of the current contextual analyses from specific countries (1 day)
• Donor map disaggregated by VSO’s strategic core approaches, geographies of interest, key implementing partners etc. This should also highlight the current donor technical and operational strategy (1.5 days)
• A country-specific comprehensive database/map of identified donors and partners aligned to the health strategy. This should also highlight international partnerships with local affiliates/networks, private sector, religious institutions receiving significant donor funding, global fund recipients, USAID/CDC local partners, National key population/marginalized group registered networks and others (3 days)
• A presentation PPT using VSO’s template and summarizing the key findings and recommendations (0.5 days)
• Facilitating partner round table and narrative report on the partner round table (1 day)
• An analytical report using VSO’s template and preferred report structure, which basically comprises a format of the following format: (1day)

Ideal Applicant Summary
Qualifications/Experience
Essential/Required qualifications, skills, knowledge, and competencies.
• At least 7 years’ experience in Managing Public Health programmes, Business Development at partnerships in country of consultancy, technical design, and implementation experience in SRMNCAH and Health Systems Strengthening, Primary Health Care at Regional, National, or Institutional level.
• Experience of conducting analytical research and studies
• Strategy and Theory of Change development
• Experience in building partnerships, donor relations, stakeholder engagement

Knowledge
• In depth knowledge of Health (SRHR, MNCH), youth responsive systems, and climate resilience, at country level
• Good knowledge of the principles of Universal Health Coverage and of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as they relate to health.
• Good knowledge of donor and partner strategies and trends
• Good connections with key players in the sector
• Good coordination and convening skills.
• Knowledge of Volunteering for Development approach and VSO health programme

Skills/Abilities
• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to strategic planning at organizational level. demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• Communication: Strong in written and oral communication; a good listener; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning & Organizing: identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO We Believe Progress Is Only Possible By Working Together. Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These Core Competencies
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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