WHO Foundation
ABOUT US
The WHO Foundation (WHOF), launched in May 2020 and headquartered in Geneva, was created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO. Its mission is to mobilize greater private capital and partnership to advance the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO), enabling catalytic impact on the people whose lives rely on WHO’s work and facilitating innovation to maximize the impact of the resources we invest.
WHO plays a singular role in leading the global health ecosystem, acting as a first-responder to health crises — including the current conflict in Ukraine and on behalf of the 15+ million people in urgent need of aid in Horn of Africa; producing technical guidelines and tools to prevent and treat disease; and acting as a country-level convener with an unparalleled level of trust. The crises of the 21st century, including COVID-19, have made clear both the inequity of access to effective and affordable healthcare and the indispensable role of WHO. Yet WHO lacks sufficient resources to fulfill its mandate. And, beyond funding, its vision cannot be achieved by the public sector alone.
The WHO Foundation was therefore created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support its mission: promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, while protecting the neutrality and independence of WHO as the world’s leading health authority. WHOF is a nexus for unique opportunities in global health, facilitating game-changing opportunities between the private sector and WHO. Our focus is on mobilizing grant income, shared value partnerships, and investment to power WHO’s work.
PURPOSE
The Chief of Staff will be a strategic adviser and provide invaluable counsel, participate in high-level decision-making, and ensure the seamless execution of the organization’s priorities.
The Chief of Staff will be a crucial point of contact facilitating communication between the Chief Executive Officer and all staff, at times deputing for the CEO while facilitating decisions by other senior leaders. They will also be expected to play a key role in disseminating information throughout the organization and coordinating between various functional leaders to help align efforts with the organization’s strategic vision.
Their multifaceted responsibilities will also include aggregating information and data from various projects and sources, both internal and external, to help create a clear point of view aligned with the Foundation’s purpose and support the CEO in representing the Foundation at various forums. The Chief of Staff will champion a strong justice and equity lens across all functions, including accountability for the departmental operational plans and metrics.
REPORTS TO
The Chief of Staff will report directly to the CEO of the WHO Foundation and will also collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders on different subject matters.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Plans:
● Create robust plans to execute on the strategic vision along with the leadership teams to meet the Foundation’s mission and goals.
● Ensure that organizational strategies are effectively communicated and implemented.
● Support the strategic influence of the CEO’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion vision and accountability across the organization alongside the People & Culture Director.
Communication and Liaison:
● Act as a primary point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.
● Facilitate effective communication within the organization and with external partners.
Decision Support:
● Gather and analyze data to provide insights for informed decision-making.
● Assist the executive in making strategic decisions that align with organizational objectives.
Project Management:
● Oversee special projects or initiatives on behalf of the executive.
Team Leadership and Coordination:
● Provide leadership support to the executive team and coordinate their activities.
● Ensure alignment of team efforts with organizational goals.
Board Relations:
● Manage relationships with the board of directors.
● Support board meetings, prepare materials, and facilitate communication.
Internal Culture and Employee Engagement:
● Foster a positive organizational culture.
● Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
Job requirements
PROFILE
● Experience or a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role required
● Significant experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and execution.
● Preferred knowledge of and past exposure to the Global Health sector
● Strong problem solver decision-making skills
● High impact communicator – communicate in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention and stimulates others’ thinking and actions.
● Strong judgment and comfortable serving as a strategic advisor and influencer.
● Capacity to build relationships with a diverse set of individuals and organizations.
● A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WHAT WE OFFER
● Rewarding work in a dynamic and innovative non-profit environment with appealing growth and learning opportunities
● A collaborative workplace within a truly global team
● An agile, fast-moving and flexible environment
● Potential to leverage a multinational name and organization in the form of WHO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Type of contract: Permanent
● Location: Geneva (relocation needed)
● Working rate: 100%
● Estimated start date: ASAP
● Application deadline: 20.01.2023
This is a rolling process; applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
The WHO Foundation puts equity at the center of all its work and is committed to building, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment and advancement opportunities are based upon individual qualifications, regardless of gender, color, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, nationality, cultural & religious background, beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and marital status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
To apply for this job please visit whofoundation.recruitee.com.