Advisor, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy

Pan American Health Organization • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Advisor, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy • Join us and help shape sustainable financing and strategic partnerships for health emergencies in the Americas The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results‑oriented professional to serve as Advisor, Resource Mobilization and Advocacy. This position plays a critical leadership role in advancing advocacy, communications, and resource mobilization efforts to strengthen health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery across the Region. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Health Emergencies, and the general guidance of the Director, External Relations and Partnerships (ERP), the selected candidate will:

• Coordinate advocacy, communications, and resource mobilization functions for the Health Emergencies Program.

• Provide strategic, policy, and technical advice on the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies, including for emergency operations.

• Lead and facilitate the resource mobilization business process to increase voluntary contributions and diversify sustainable funding sources.

• Build and strengthen networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, UN entities, and other partners.

• Guide the development of media strategies and proactive communications to promote the work and achievements of the Health Emergencies Program.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for supervised staff, fostering a collaborative and learning‑oriented work environment.

For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s and master’s degree in a health or social science, public administration, public relations, economics, international relations, business administration or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Nine years of combined national and international experience in external relations, including communications, and resource mobilization/fundraising in development cooperation organizations, non‑governmental organizations, private sector organizations or corporations including financial institutions.
• Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations as well as enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems.
• Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook are considered essential.
• Strong knowledge of resource mobilization strategies and global health financing.
• Proven ability to build and manage strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills for planning, monitoring, and managing extra‑budgetary funded initiatives.
• Ability to provide strategic advice on advocacy, communications, and donor engagement.
• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting high‑level reports and persuasive documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and fast‑paced organizational environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of other software programs such as Visio and Project would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advocacy, communications, and resource mobilization functions for the Health Emergencies Program.
• Provide strategic, policy, and technical advice on the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies, including for emergency operations.
• Lead and facilitate the resource mobilization business process to increase voluntary contributions and diversify sustainable funding sources.
• Build and strengthen networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, UN entities, and other partners.
• Guide the development of media strategies and proactive communications to promote the work and achievements of the Health Emergencies Program.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for supervised staff, fostering a collaborative and learning‑oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level