TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

Background Information – UNOPS  UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.
UNOPS is the legal and administrative host of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM), with hosting arrangements managed by the Geneva Office.
RBM Partnership to End Malaria The past fifteen years have seen tremendous gains in reducing the burden of disease and progressing towards malaria elimination.
Since , global malaria deaths have been cut by more than half, saving 12.
million lives, primarily among children less than five years of age.
Expansions in financing, strong political commitments, novel diagnostic and preventative measures, and multi-sectoral co-ordination have facilitated this progress.
Since , RBM Partnership to End Malaria has been central to the global fight against malaria.
It has been essential to mobilizing resources and scaling up innovative interventions, putting the world onto a path towards eliminating malaria.
The Partnership comprises more than 500 partners committed to end malaria, including malaria endemic countries, their bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, foundations, and research and academic institutions.
The RBM Partnership to End Malaria, in collaboration with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), spearheads global efforts to eradicate malaria through the transformative "Malaria Momentum .
Driving Impact, Empowering Progress" project.
This initiative underpins the Big Push, accelerating progress toward the Global Technical Strategy (GTS) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by tackling critical challenges such as drug resistance, climate-driven impacts on malaria transmission, the nexus between fragile and conflict-affected situations and malaria, and the integration of malaria control into broader economic and development frameworks.
The RBM Partnership's Vision is of a world free from the burden of malaria.
The RBM Partnership is based in Geneva and hosted by UNOPS.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment Role of the Technical Coordinator The Technical Coordinator will serve as a pivo...
Role of the Technical Coordinator The Technical Coordinator will serve as a pivotal liaison between RBM, FCDO, and strategic partners, ensuring seamless coordination of project activities in line with the Big Push objectives.
This role will champion an integrated, multisectoral approach across partner organizations, driving collaboration and strategic alignment.
Additionally, the Technical Coordinator will play a crucial role in managing partnerships, advancing key priorities, and coordinating responses across thematic areas of malaria control.
A core responsibility will be to facilitate the extraction of insights and lessons from the experiences of four high-burden countries—Cameroon, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania—to inform and enhance global malaria eradication strategies.
The Technical Coordinator reports to the  Head of Programme and, works in close coordination with the external engagement /Regional Economic Communities (REC)colleagues, will be essential in facilitating the coordination and alignment of the efforts of RBM Partnership to End Malaria, FCDO, and strategic partners, ensuring that collective actions support the Big Push initiative’s evolving framework.
By managing high-level interactions and promoting synergy among partners, the Technical Coordinator will foster unified, evidence-based responses to emerging malaria challenges, such as drug resistance, malaria in fragile and complex contexts, climate resilience, and malaria’s role in economic development.
Functional Responsibilities 1.
Strategic Coordination and Alignment.
Serve as the central point of...
1.
Strategic Coordination and Alignment.
Serve as the central point of coordination between RBM, FCDO, and key partners to ensure that project actions support and align with Big Push and GTS objectives.
Guide cross-functional alignment on priority emerging issues for the partnership and malaria ecosystem to support sustainable access to malaria interventions.
Ensure the integration of malaria strategies with broader global health, economic, fragile contexts, and climate goals, leveraging the strengths and expertise of each partner organization.
2.
Coordination of Emerging and Cross-Sectoral Issues (facilitator’s role).
Engage with strategic partners to embed malaria control within economic growth frameworks, emphasizing the socioeconomic impact of malaria on development and advocating for strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Facilitate the coordination of international and regional efforts on drug and insecticide resistance, including the harmonization of data-sharing frameworks and resistance surveillance to support a cohesive response across high-burden regions.
Facilitate coordination discussions and initiatives on market shaping to ensure affordability, accessibility, and quality of malaria commodities, working with partners to address market gaps that impact malaria control.
Promote integration of malaria efforts with climate resilience initiatives, guiding partners in aligning malaria strategies with climate adaptation and national climate policies.
3.
Data-Driven Decision Making and Reporting.
Support the efforts of the data manager for enhanced coordination of data-sharing and data-driven policy frameworks among RBM, FCDO, and strategic partners, fostering the effective use of data for informed decision-making.
Collaborate with partners to enhance data collection and integration across the FCDO thematic areas, particularly for monitoring resistance and climate change.
Regularly prepare strategic reports capturing insights on progress, alignment, and emerging opportunities, with a focus on supporting evidence-based adaptation of malaria control efforts.
3.
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building.
Lead initiatives that foster peer learning and best practice sharing across RBM’s global network, supporting partners in accessing up-to-date insights on issues like climate resilience, market shaping, or SNT.
Coordinate virtual and in-person workshops on emerging topics such as climate action, economic development, and resistance management, positioning RBM as a knowledge hub for cutting-edge malaria strategies.
4.
Monitoring, and Reporting.
Work closely with RBM and FCDO leadership to monitor project delivery and milestones and thematic outputs, ensuring alignment with Big Push metrics and objectives.
Produce reports and other updates for RBM and FCDO, providing insight into progress, challenges, and recommendations for sustaining high-impact alignment.
Impact of Results The work of the Technical Coordinator will directly support the RBM Partnership’s goals to drive alignment between RBM, and its key partners to ensure malaria efforts are integrated with broader development, climate, and health goals.
This role will result in strengthened cross-sector collaboration, improved data sharing for informed decision-making, and sustained momentum on emerging priorities such as resistance management, market shaping, and climate resilience ultimately contributing to accelerated progress toward Big Push and GTS targets.
Education/Experience/Language requirements Education Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably i...
Education Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in Public Health, International Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
First-level degree preferably in Public Health, International Development, Environmental Science, or related field plus two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the requirement of the Master’s Degree and qualifying years of experience.
Experience.
A minimum of seven years in global health coordination, strategic program management, or policy support, ideally with experience in multi-stakeholder environments is required.
Expertise in cross-sectoral program design, policy alignment, or strategic coordination, particularly within global health or development contexts is required.
Familiarity with the Big Push framework, GTS, and FCDO-funded initiatives, with a strong background in emerging issues such as drug resistance, climate impacts, and data-driven health programs is desired.
Experience in strategic coordination and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complex partnerships and foster high-impact collaboration is desired.
Advanced analytical and report-writing abilities, with a capacity to synthesize data into actionable strategies is desired.
Language  Fluency in English is required Knowledge of another UN language  particularly French is highly desirable Competencies Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization.
Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
Upholds organizational and ethical norms.
Maintains high standards of trustworthiness.
Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.
Collaborates and supports the development of others.
For people managers only.
Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first.
Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal.
Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas.
Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them.
Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.
Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.
Performance is consistent, even under pressure.
Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.
Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others.
Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.
Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type, level and duration Contract type.
Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level.
ICS-11 / II...
Contract type.
Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level.
ICS-11 / IICA 3  Contract duration.
Ongoing ICA, open ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
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spx   As per UNOPS policy, in duty stations where the NPO (National Professional Officer) category has been established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC),  a home-based contract may be issued as a Local ICA Specialist position.
Additional Information Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applic...
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply.
These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.
If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
UNOPS makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please make us aware, we want to ensure you perform at your best.
People self-identifying as living with a long-term disability are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
UNOPS defines long term disability as a long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
(Article 1, paragraph 2 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons  with Disabilities) Terms and Conditions  For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks.
In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel.
Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.