Health Financing And Policy Advocacy Expert - Consultant

ABOUT THE ONE CAMPAIGN
ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world's biggest challenges. Read more at www.one.org.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
To support the ONE Campaign in developing, refining, and implementing a transformative policy agenda for health financing in Africa. This consultant will play a central role in preparing for several regional convenings, including a Bellagio Convening, and driving the preparatory activities required to create a viable and actionable strategy for sustainable health financing in Africa. This agenda will emphasize sovereignty, systemic reform, and both short- and long-term strategies for impactful health outcomes.
SCOPE OF WORK

Policy Analysis and Research

Conduct a comprehensive review of existing health financing models, systemic challenges, and opportunities for reform within Africa's political and economic contexts.
Identify and evaluate systemic reforms necessary to ensure health financing sovereignty in African nations, focusing on sustainable domestic financing, fiscal policy adaptations, and accountability mechanisms.
Assess the impact of climate change, economic volatility, and competing global priorities on current health financing initiatives.
Synthesize findings into concise briefing papers and policy memos to inform ONE Campaign's broader advocacy and convening strategy.


Strategic Convening and Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with ONE Campaign's team to organize and structure regional pre-convening meetings, ensuring that key stakeholders are engaged and prepared to provide input on the strategic agenda at the sidelines of the AU Summit in Ethiopia, another in Europe, and a third in the United States.
Design and execute a stakeholder engagement plan to engage regional, national, and global leaders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and influential voices in health financing.
Develop background documents, agendas, and talking points for ONE Campaign's leadership to facilitate discussions at the convenings.
Lead the documentation and synthesis of discussions from pre-convening sessions to ensure alignment and readiness for the main convening event.


Implementation Plan Development

Work with ONE Campaign to create a comprehensive implementation plan for health financing reforms, aligned with the key objectives outlined based on the regional and Bellagio Convenings.
Define clear milestones, timelines, and responsibilities across three horizons (H1: 2025-2026 | H2: 2027-2030 | H3: Beyond 2030), ensuring balance between immediate priorities and long-term systemic reforms.
Outline a sequenced roadmap for policy adoption and advocacy actions, taking into account political cycles, economic reforms, and institutional strengthening.
Develop a budget and manage it to deliver on the plan.


Catalyzing Action and Building Advocacy Framework

Identify and map key influencers, stakeholders, and political mechanisms that can drive progress on the agenda developed with the regional convenings and at the Bellagio Convening.
Develop an actionable advocacy framework, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in global health financing to reflect Africa's evolving priorities.
Support the drafting of a declaration of intent and commitment for participants and partners at the convenings outlining mutual goals and next steps.
Craft letters and lead administrative and logistics efforts to ensure appropriate stakeholders are invited and attend the regional convenings.



Deliverables:

Policy Analysis and Recommendations: A comprehensive analysis report highlighting priority policy solutions for sustainable health financing in Africa and a policy brief summarizing key findings and recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement Documentation: Detailed agendas, background papers, and synthesized notes from pre-convening sessions.
Implementation Plan: A sequenced and milestone-based roadmap for health financing reforms across H1, H2, and H3.
Power Map and Advocacy Framework: A political influence map and an advocacy framework to support ONE Campaign's long-term strategy.
Draft Declaration of Intent: A formal declaration draft for endorsement by Bellagio Convening participants.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in public health, economics, public policy, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in health financing, public policy, or global health in Africa.
Proven experience in conducting policy analysis and developing multi-stakeholder strategies.
Strong understanding of public health in Africa, including health financing mechanisms, donor relations, and development finance.
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and influence high-level stakeholders.
Strong project management skills, adept at juggling multiple projects to deliver on time and within budget.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing relevant experience, and a sample of similar work or a brief policy analysis related to health financing.
Deadline for Applications: November 25, 2024

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email ******). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visit https://www.one.org/us/about/diversity/.
Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.


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