Deputy Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Deputy Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization at Digital Health Agency (DHA) | Iko Kazi

Description

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

Overseeing the development, review, and implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, and strategies related to resource mobilization and partnerships
Coordinating the identification and securing of funding from various sources, including government allocations, private sector partnerships, international donors, and development agencies
Ensuring the creation of standard operating procedures for collaboration and linkages with various stakeholders
Coordinating collaboration with planners for promotion of national digital health agency
Developing and implementing a framework for resource mobilization including donations, grants, gifts and endowments from key stakeholders in support of digital health agency's programmes
Promoting public-private partnerships to promote sustainable strategic flagship programs
Overseeing the preparation of resource mobilization and partnership engagement reports
Ensuring the promotion of government-to-government collaborations
Overseeing the preparation of concept papers, proposals, and drafting negotiation documents for resource mobilization activities
Liaising with relevant stakeholders to pursue opportunities for co-financing and matching funds to leverage additional resources for research and innovation projects
Fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to support the agency's goals and enhance the research and innovation ecosystem
Spearheading the negotiation and management of agreements and contracts with partners to ensure mutual benefits and alignment with the agency's mission
Ensuring the maintenances of regular communication with relevant partners and agencies, and providing updates on research and project activities
Overseeing the development and maintenance of a comprehensive database of partners and donors to streamline collaboration and engagement efforts.

Requirements

Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been have in the grade of Assistant Director, Planning and Resource Mobilization Officer or in an equivalent or comparable position
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: - Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Master's Degree in any of the following fields:-Strategic Management, Project Planning and Management, Finance, Economics and Development Studies, Investment, Business Information Technology, Commerce (Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing
Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.