Unitaid is looking for a Resource Mobilization and Strategic Engagement Officer

Grade: P3

Contractual arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract duration: 12 months

Location: Switzerland — Geneva (Unitaid is hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex)

Organizational unit: UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility

Schedule: Full-time

Posted: 26 August 2026

Closing date: 16 September 2026, 23:59

Objectives of the programme

Unitaid is a multilateral global health partnership hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid supports the global response to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other priority health areas by making time-limited strategic investments that increase equitable access to better, more effective, and affordable health products. These investments aim to improve market dynamics, support the scale-up of innovative solutions, and catalyze broader impact across the global health ecosystem.

The Resource Mobilization and Strategic Engagement Officer supports the work of the External Relations Unit by strengthening strategic engagement with key partners and stakeholders, particularly with donors and through fora such as G7/G20. The position supports efforts to strengthen Unitaid's positioning in the global health landscape and contributes to the generation of predictable and high value revenue streams.

Description of duties

• Build trusted relationships and form a robust network with strategic contacts in donor and other external institutions, including G7/G20 governments, to support effective policy and funding cooperation.
• Monitor and analyze developments in global health and international development relevant to Unitaid's strategic priorities.
• Support and coordinate engagement with external stakeholders, including preparing materials for meetings, joint activities, and high-level events.
• Maintain ongoing communication with partners and ensure timely follow-up and collaboration.
• Track partner activities, commitments, and opportunities for collaboration, and contribute to the development of strategic engagement plans.
• Seek opportunities to support Unitaid's Next Generation Financing agenda.
• Prepare written materials including briefing notes, talking points, concept notes, and contributions to reports for the Unitaid Board and governance committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications

Education

Essential: University degree in international relations, political science, development studies, or a related field.

Desirable: Training or qualifications in partnership development or strategic planning.

Experience

Essential:

• At least five years of experience in external relations or partnerships, including work in an international context.
• Track record of engaging government officials, parliamentarians, civil society, and other development actors to increase funding and financial flows for development.
• Minimum two years' experience related to public health.
• Demonstrated experience preparing strategic written materials (briefing notes, concept notes, etc.).
• Experience organizing high-level or multistakeholder events.

Desirable:

• Direct experience working in global health.

Skills

• Strong understanding of external relations, partnership management, and strategic communication.
• Understanding of political and technical mechanisms that affect government and institutional policy and financial decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and strategic writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of WHO and/or Unitaid partnership and communication procedures is an asset.

WHO competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Knowing and managing yourself

Use of language skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Expert knowledge of French.

Remuneration

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for this position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), plus a variable post adjustment reflecting the cost of living in the duty station, currently USD 5,011 per month for Geneva. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

Additional information

• Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.
• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
• Candidates retained for interview must provide in advance a scanned copy of the required degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s). WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
• WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect, and to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected] with their full name, the vacancy number, and details of the accommodation needed.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for geographical mobility.
• As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, the selected staff member will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of the appointment.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

How to apply

Apply via the WHO careers portal (vacancy 2603481) by 16 September 2026, 23:59.

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