COORDINATOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

At Anesvad we combat NTDs on the basis of a human-rights approach, in conjunction with the Health Primary Care (HPC) strategy, also taking into account gender, disability, inter-culturalism, and the environment as some of our cross-cutting perspectives.

For this reason, Anesvad is opening a new position to define and lead the Foundation in establishing relationships and partnerships to fight NTD. We are looking for professionals interested in seeking out and collaborating with other actors committed to making a lasting impact in the field of NTD. This is a flexible position where you will have the opportunity to put ideas into practice, and requires initiative and skills of diplomacy, intercultural awareness and critical-thinking skills.

We are therefore looking to fill the permanent role of coordinator of external relationships (bilateral agreements) through a selection process for our Anesvad Foundation.

DESCRIPTION OF MAIN TASKS AND DUTIES

• Identify potential strategic partners and/or networks in order to develop global actions to fight skin NTD in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Lead and negotiate with the potential partners and/or networks long-term relationships in order to carry out global actions to fight skin NTD in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Co-design, manage, follow-up and evaluate the interventions carried out together with the potential partners and/or networks.
• Co-develop a strategy to scale-up Anesvad results in fighting skin NTD in sub-Saharan Africa.

PROFILE SOUGHT

• QUALIFICATIONS: Higher education qualification with complementary training in health, development, Human Rights, and/or gender. Preferably in International Public Health, one Health approach.
• EXPERIENCE: We require a minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar roles. Preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa, with other organizations within the sector, performing functions similar to those described in the section on duties. Experience in advocacy activities. Experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience in NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES an advantage.
• AVAILABILITY: Travel to countries in the field and support for the organization’s activities.

OTHER SKILLS: Capacity for critical thinking and strategic vision. Capacity for communication, teamwork, and collaboration. Working to targets and focussed on results. Commitment to the mission and to the aims of the organization.

LANGUAGES: Essential requirement: Fluency in and ability to converse and compose in English (C1) and French (C1).

IT: Advanced knowledge, especially spreadsheets (Excel etc.). Knowledge of financial management tools and ERP an advantage.

WORKPLACE: Bilbao (Spain) or remotely with regular travel to Bilbao and abroad

CONTRACT: Indefinite

WORKING HOURS: Full working day Mon-Fri with flexible hours (start between 07:30 and 10:00; finish between 15:00 and 19:30, depending on rest periods)

SALARY: 42,000.00 euros gross per annum