General
Description of assignment title: External Relations andResource Mobilization Officer
Assignment country: Saudi Arabia
Duty stations: Riyadh
Work location: On UN premises
Expected start date: 09/01/2026
Duration: 6 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health andwell-being
Host entity: WHO KSA
Modality: Onsite
Type: International
Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule: Full-time
Discover more
UN Careers Information
Communications
Non-UN Job Listings
Number of Assignments: 1
Details
Mission and objectives:
- WHO Country Office Kuwait inaugurated in June 2021 is mandatedto support the Ministry of Health and other national institutionsin meeting the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 3 aimingto improve health and well-being for all at all ages. The CO isengaged in supporting country partners with technical assistance inspecialized health topics in accordance with country support plansdeveloped in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Additionalareas of support include the implementation of capacity-buildinginitiatives, multisectoral action plans, and the establishment ofplatforms to meet advocacy goals and forge dialogue around healthissues of national priority with consideration to the UN guidingprinciples of inclusivity, equity, gender equality, respect, anddignity for all.
Context:
- This UNV assignment is situated within WHO's External Relationsand Resource Mobilization function, supporting the management ofthe strategic partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid andRelief Centre (KSrelief), one of WHO's largest contributors tohealth emergency operations in the Region.
- The partnership supports a large, multi-country portfoliooperating in complex humanitarian settings. As the scale andoperational demands have increased, the need for strengthenedcoordination, quality assurance, and compliance with donorrequirements has become critical—particularly in relation toreporting, reprogramming, procurement timelines, andvisibility.
- The UN Volunteer will contribute to improving the efficiency,quality, and timeliness of donor-facing deliverables, whilesupporting the implementation of agreed governance mechanisms,including the WHO-KSrelief Joint Task Force. This will directlysupport improved partnership performance, enhanced accountability,and more predictable fund flow.
- The assignment also provides a structured learning opportunity,enabling the UN Volunteer to gain practical experience in donorrelations, resource mobilization, and partnership management withina high-impact humanitarian and health emergency context.
This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designedto bring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countriesthat are currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers aunique opportunity to help ensure that global volunteering trulyreflects the world we serve, while giving participating UNVolunteers meaningful, hands on experience with leading UNpartners. As such, the initiative targets candidates from thefollowing nationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein,Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia.
Discover more
Plan International Jobs
UN Internship Opportunities
WHO Job Vacancies
Task description:
- Under the direct supervision of theExternal Relations and Resource MobilizationOfficer, the UN Volunteer will:
- Support the preparation and quality assurance ofapproximately 8-12 donor deliverables, including proposals,technical reports, and reprogramming requests
- Track implementation progress across 10-15 donor-fundedprojects, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines anddeliverables
- Contribute to improving the timeliness of donor reporting(target: 20% improvement) to support more predictable funddisbursement
- Support compliance review of all submitted reports(technical, financial, and visibility components) prior to donorsubmission
- Assist in the preparation of 6-8 briefing notes andpresentations for senior management and donor engagement
- Support the operationalization of the WHO-KSrelief Joint TaskForce, including maintaining an action tracker and supporting atleast two structured review cycles
- Contribute to the documentation of 3-5 key lessons learned /best practices to strengthen institutional processes
- Support the organization of 4-6 partnership meetings orworkshops, including preparation of materials and follow-upactions
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 80
Required experience: 3 years
Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience:
- 3 years
Languages:
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
- Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, international relations,development studies, or a related field
Competencies and values:
- Accountability
- Planning and organizing
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Communication
- Teamwork
Skills and experience:
- Relevant professional experience in donor engagement,partnerships, or programme management
- Experience working with international organizations, preferablywithin the UN system, is an asset
- Strong understanding of humanitarian and health emergencycontexts
- Excellent drafting, reporting, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-pacedenvironment
- Knowledge of donor project cycle management is desirable
*Note**:
- "Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments."
- "This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNVinitiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the followingnationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta,Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia".
Area(s) of expertise:
- Public health, immunisation, Project management, programmedevelopment, strategy, Partnerships, resource mobilisation
Driving license:
Other information
