Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Application Deadline: 23 November 2021
Women are encouraged to apply
The UNOPS Europe & Central Asia (ECR) Geneva Office is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of Head, Resource Mobilization and Network Relations, P5 / ICS 12 under the SUN Movement Secretariat
Since 2010, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement has inspired a new way of working collaboratively to end malnutrition, in all its forms. With the governments of SUN Countries in the lead, it unites people—from civil society, the United Nations, donors, businesses and researchers—in a collective effort to improve nutrition. The SUN Strategy 2021–2025 (SUN 3.0) prioritises country leadership and focuses on supporting systemic change at the country level. It seeks to capture the ambition of SUN countries and guide the work of all actors at all levels aligning concerted action behind and responding to commonly agreed national priorities set out by governments in SUN countries.
The SUN Movement Secretariat plays a central role in enabling the multiple members and structures of the Movement to work together to advance progress on country-level priorities and the global positioning of nutrition.
The SUN Movement Secretariat comprises approximately 35 personnel, based in Geneva and in various regions globally. All parts of the Movement – member governments, the SUN Global Support System – the GSS, consisting of four SUN networks (Civil Society, United Nations, Business, Donors) and the SUN Movement Secretariat, together with the SUN Movement Coordinator, work together to align and focus efforts on priorities within countries.
The SUN Movement Secretariat is hosted by UNOPS.
Reporting to the Director, SUN Movement Secretariat (SMS) the purpose of this role is to ensure predictable and sustainable long-term funding to meet the needs of the Global Support System, the Pooled Fund and Country Financing requirements.
The role works to leverage private- sector investments and expertise, including innovative financing mechanisms where relevant. The role also responsible for bringing together the SUN Networks and the Secretariat improving their collaboration, focused on optimal support for SUN countries.
Summary of Functional Responsibilities:
1. Resource Mobilisationn
2. Network Relations
3. Team Leadership
4. Knowledge management and innovation
Please refer to the link for a detailed job description and qualification requirements.
Link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22726
How to apply
Please refer to the link below for a detailed job description, qualification requirements and submission of application
Link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=22726
VA end date: 23 November 2021.
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.