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 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.

WHOF 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 Director, People & Culture ensures the overall provision of a high-level standard of People & Culture initiatives and services, notably by defining, implementing and overseeing the whole People & Culture strategy for WHOF, in close collaboration with the COO and the leadership team, and promoting a work culture based on the core values of the organization.

REPORTS TO
The Director, People & Culture will directly report to the COO of WHOF.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a People & Culture strategy and roadmap for WHOF, to support the organization’s strategic objectives and work culture

• Develop and implement, in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion culture and framework for WHOF, to reflect its values and its ambition to be a truly diverse and global organization

• Support and enable the Executive Team in a fast-paced scale up and growth process, to design an exceptional Employee Experience

• Propose, develop and implement high-level projects, policies and initiatives across all fields of Talent Management (i.e. Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Succession Planning, Learning & Development)

• Supervise, provide guidance and support to the People & Culture team and across all the foundation

• Support Talent Acquisition related projects and initiatives

• Provide support and guidance to the Executive Team and the Management Team, build capacity on all people related topics (i.e. Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Succession Planning, Learning & Development) and track innovation in the People & Culture field, including agile management approaches

• Develop and monitor key People & Culture metrics aligned with the strategic vision of the foundation

• Maintain and report on workplace health and safety compliance

• Conduct and review exit interviews for all employees/consultants leaving the organization

• Deal with workplace or employee issues and conflicts and assist in resolution

• Act as an internal change agent and ensure activities are supportive of the desired culture

 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.

WHOF 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 Business Partner, People & Culture plays a key role in developing, implementing and continuously improving the People & Culture framework and managing the day-to-day People & Culture operations. He/she contributes to the effective delivery of People & Culture strategies and priorities, in line with our work culture, values and fosters our ambition to be a truly diverse and global organization

REPORTS TO
The Business Partner, People & Culture will report to the Director, People & Culture of the WHOF Foundation (ad interim to the COO until such position is recruited).

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE & CULTURE OPERATIONS:

• Manage all People & Culture operational activities, including all steps of the employee life cycle from the onboarding stage

• Facilitate smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional employee experience

• Conduct trial period review meetings

• Manage the staff expense budget, in collaboration with the Director, People & Culture and the Finance team

• Provide monthly data for external payroll provider

• Manage all employee benefits (insurance covers, flexible benefits package, relocation package, etc.) and relationships with external providers (e.g. insurance broker, relocation agency, tax advisors, etc.)

• Ensure the preparation and timely delivery of internal announcements (e.g. new joiners, organizational changes)

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to promote best practices and continuous improvement of the People & Culture services

• Create and monitor KPIs for own area of responsibility

TALENT MANAGEMENT:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of high-level projects, policies and initiatives across all fields of Talent Management (i.e. Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Succession Planning, Learning & Development), in collaboration with the Director, People & Culture

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to ensure we attract and hire candidates whose talent, competencies and experience support the WHO Foundation values and business needs

SUPPORT TO MANAGERS & EMPLOYEES:

• Provide advice and support to line managers on People & Culture related matters

• Provide a confidential, timely and efficient service to all employees

ABOUT US

The WHO Foundation is an independent grant-making entity, based in Geneva, that sets out to protect the health and well-being of everyone in every part of the world, working alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community. The Foundation strives to complement and strengthen WHO’s efforts by acting as a platform for new types of public-private engagement, while protecting WHO’s
neutrality and independence as the world’s leading international health authority.
To do so, it aims to speak directly to donors in a language they understand, establishing collaborations that increase visibility and engagement with High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), launching innovative campaigns to the general public and engaging in an array of partnerships with corporate actors. The Chief Communications Officer to ensure the communications strategy raises the profile and amplifies the impact of
the WHO Foundation globally.

PURPOSE

This role provides an opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of how global health issues are communicated across the globe. Working closely with the CEO, leadership, and its partners and collaborating with WHO and its network, the CCO will establish a communications strategy that raises the profile and amplifies the impact of the WHO Foundation globally. The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) will work closely with the CEO and leadership to develop and drive a communications strategy that raises the profile of the WHO Foundation. The CCO will be responsible for leading the Foundation’s communications from development, and execution to impact. Telling the story of why the Foundation can maximize positive health impact for people wherever they live. They will work in a fast-paced environment to amplify compelling stories and the Foundation's messaging through multi-channel campaigns and strategies. The CCO will be responsible for elevating the standard of communications across all the Foundation’s work streams, guiding all communications with a mix of partnership, creativity, and high-impact.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUCTIONNAL RESPONSABILITIES

Strategy Development

• Spearhead the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy, working closely within the Leadership Team and WHO counterparts to identify gaps, opportunities, and approaches for strengthening communications engagement with target audiences as the Foundation grows and evolves.
• Building and acting as guardian of the brand, voice, and tone of the Foundation.
• In coordination with the WHO Foundation teams, design and implement effective multi-channel strategies for engaging new audiences and prospective donors.
• Build and champion the Communications culture across the Foundation.
• Grow the Executive Team’s profile through thought leadership, building an events program, and developing media and speaking opportunities.
• Liaise with executive leadership to narrate the Foundation's work through talking points, briefings, media work, and speaking engagements.
  

ABOUT US

The WHO Foundation is an independent grant-making entity, based in Geneva, that sets out to protect the health and well-being of everyone in every part of the world, working alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community. The Foundation strives to complement and strengthen WHO’s efforts by acting as a platform for new types of public-private engagement, while protecting WHO’s neutrality and independence as the world’s leading international health authority.
To do so, it aims to speak directly to donors in a language they understand, establishing collaborations that increase visibility and engagement with High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), launching innovative campaigns to the general public and engaging in an array of partnerships with corporate actors. The WHO Foundation is now seeking the Head of Partnerships to lead the multi stakeholder partnership function of the WHO Foundation, with a focus on overseeing and growing innovative partnerships and fundraising efforts with the private sector.

PURPOSE

The Director of Partnerships will play an integral leadership role within the WHO Foundation and report directly to the Chief Development Officer. The candidate will serve on the WHO Foundation’s management team, working closely with the Directors of Campaigns and Philanthropy, and be responsible for building and leading the partnerships team in a stimulating start-up environment.
The Director of Partnerships is tasked with developing dynamic public private partnerships with an organization that has never before been able to engage with the private sector at this level. This includes developing a sound partnerships strategy as well as cultivating long-lasting, impactful partnerships that are driven to support the WHO’s mission. The ambitions of the role are to build a trusted team that can execute on their mandate and secure strong, trusted, long-term relationships that will yield strategic value and funds for the Foundation and work with existing partners such as Salesforce, Meta, Collinson, Benevity, and FIFA to develop deeper, shared value partnerships.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUCTIONNAL RESPONSABILITIES

• Report to and work in support of the Chief Development Officer. 
• Create an independent-minded and innovative team, capable of executing on the aforementioned strategy.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of four partnerships officers whose remit is to identify, secure, and onboard new corporate donors and partners.
• Develop an internal strategic vision for the Partnerships team, in conjunction with the Director of Philanthropy and the Director of Campaigns, to ensure mutually beneficial, long-term productivity and success.
• Lead the WHO Foundation’s corporate fundraising and partnerships strategy by identifying, sourcing, and driving new partnerships focused on corporate fundraising, strategic programming, and shared values.
• Develop strategic shared value partnerships that leverage our partners’ core strengths and capabilities to further the mission of the WHO’s work through in-kind donations, knowledge and expertise. 
• Lead high-quality, large-volume partnership management in a stimulating start-up environment.
• Ensure the success of the partnership team’s fundraising goals, which will be a contributing value of the WHOF’s $1B target by 2025.

ABOUT US

The WHO Foundation is an independent grant-making entity, based in Geneva, that sets out to protect the health and well-being of everyone in every part of the world, working alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community. The Foundation strives to complement and strengthen WHO’s efforts by acting as a platform for new types of public-
private engagement, while protecting WHO’s neutrality and independence as the world’s leading international health authority. To do so, it aims to speak directly to donors in a language they understand, establishing collaborations that increase visibility and engagement with High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), launching innovative campaigns to the general public and engaging in an array of partnerships with corporate actors.

PURPOSE

WHOF is seeking to bring onboard a Director of Campaigns to lead the Go Give One campaign and the Foundation’s campaigns more broadly. This person will operate at the intersection of the partnerships and communications departments to mobilise fundraising campaigns from the general public and business networks. Go Give One is the flagship campaign for WHOF, and global vaccine equity is one of the key thematic narratives. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Campaigns will be responsible for the management of this campaign and support in the development and execution of forthcoming campaigns (flash appeals, business activations, etc.)

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONNAL RESPONSABILITIES

• Lead the continuous development of the Go Give One campaign strategy and implementation plan based on the WHOF’s priorities and objectives for 2022.
• Lead the development of communications and marketing strategies to deliver on the WHO Foundation’s campaigns, with a focus on Go Give One.
• Identify and deliver on strategic partnerships for the success of WHO Foundation campaigns including core funders, global health partners, and corporates.
• Manage outsourced communications and creative support in line with strategies and budgets.
• Lead the implementation team consisting of in-house resources and outsourced agency support to deliver on the strategy for the Go Give One campaign.
• Manage the budget and resourcing of the campaign function to ensure that WHO Foundation is maximizing campaign impact while minimizing costs.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage risks to the delivery of WHO Foundation campaign strategies.
• Support the Philanthropy Team in outreach to potential core funders and donors to the Go Give One campaign.
• Ensure that WHO Foundation's operations are aligned with the digital, financial, and legal needs of the WHOF’s campaigns.
• Act as a leader within the WHOF’s team and ensure that campaign progress is reported across the organization.
• Liaise directly with the CEO, members of the board, and WHO colleagues as appropriate.