Country Implementation Support Senior Specialist

@ UNOPS

Overview

The Country Implementation Support Senior Specialist at UNOPS supports countries in strengthening the quality and effectiveness of malaria intervention planning in resource-constrained settings.

Functional Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for assisting Ministries of Health and NMCPs to:

• Review and develop evidence-based, costed NSPs and Operational Plans
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and recommend optimisation strategies
• Facilitate translation of plans into investment cases and funding requests
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and consensus building
• Provide mentoring and technical support during plan development

Key Deliverables

Deliverables may include a comprehensive COOP, cost analyses report, grant proposals and final reports outlining support provided, key lessons learned and actionable recommendations.

Education, Experience and Language Requirements

Advanced university degree (or Bachelor plus additional experience) in public health, epidemiology, social science, or related field.

Minimum 7 years experience in malaria program implementation, technical coordination or global health partnerships, including supporting strategic and operational plans.

Fluency in English is required; additional UN languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

The role may require country visits for on-site support and involves complex stakeholder engagement. Women and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Key skills/competency

Malaria, Implementation, NSP, COOP, Funding, Stakeholders, Planning, Analysis, Facilitation, Technical