PARTNERSHIP ADVISOR – POLICY

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OVERVIEWWorld Relief is an international Christian non-governmental organisation working in health, economic development, disaster response, and refugee resettlement. Its mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church.World Relief, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM), is implementing the Faith and Community Initiative (FCI), a multi-country global health programme focused on strengthening health services and transitioning programme interventions to sustainable local leadership.World Relief invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Partnership Advisor – Policy, to be seconded to the Ministry of Health.DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Policy Control, Ministry of HealthREPORTS TO: Director of Planning and Policy Control, with administrative accountability to the Country Director, World ReliefJOB TYPE: Not specified in the provided advertAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, 1st November, 2026POSITION: PARTNERSHIP ADVISOR – POLICYJOB SUMMARYThe Partnership Advisor will provide strategic and technical advice to the Ministry of Health on the transition and sustainability of FCI project interventions.The successful candidate will act as a bridge between World Relief, government institutions, and other partners to support the integration of project-supported health services, human resources, and data systems into government structures.The role will focus on transition planning, policy engagement, government ownership, and facilitating negotiations concerning the absorption of project-supported health workers and functions into the public sector. The Advisor will also help ensure that faith-based leadership remains represented in the project's governance structures.KEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and ExperienceApplicants must possess the following:A degree in Health Policy, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.A minimum of five (5) years of experience in governance, transition planning, stakeholder engagement, or partnership management.Proven experience working directly with or within a Ministry of Health or government agency.Demonstrated experience drafting policy-related documents.Experience facilitating high-level governance meetings and steering committees.PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONThe ideal candidate should demonstrate:Strong strategic thinking and policy advisory skills.Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities.Ability to work effectively within government systems and coordinate multiple stakeholders.Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.Ability to support sustainable health programme transitions and government ownership.Commitment to World Relief's Christian mission and values.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Transition and Sustainability PlanningWork closely with Ministry of Health departments, including Human Resources, Policy, and Planning, as well as the Department of Human Resources Management and Development (DHRMD), to identify gaps and develop strategies for gradually absorbing project interventions.Provide technical advice to FCI implementing partners on implementing the project's Transition and Sustainability Plan.Support the Ministry of Health in planning for the continued delivery of key programme interventions after project transition.2. Human Resources for Health (HRH) Transition and MOU DevelopmentFacilitate the drafting, negotiation, and finalisation of a commitment document or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the project and relevant government ministries, including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, and DHRMD.Support the transition of project-supported health workers onto the government payroll.Facilitate dialogue between Ministry of Health human resources departments and project management on staff retention strategies.Ensure HRH transition processes comply with national civil service regulations and labour laws.3. Stakeholder Engagement and AdvocacyAdvise the project team on strategies for meaningful stakeholder engagement to support smooth implementation and government ownership.Advocate for the inclusion of faith-based leadership in FCI project governance and steering structures.Promote the project's priorities within the Ministry of Health, ensuring that resource mobilisation and policy decisions reflect the needs of the transitioning programme.Manage relationships with external partners, including donor agencies, civil society organisations, and religious health networks.4. Governance, Coordination and MonitoringFacilitate and provide secretariat support for FCI Coordination Committee meetings.Ensure project progress, risks, and transition milestones are reviewed regularly.Prepare meeting agendas and schedules.Prepare meeting minutes and follow up on agreed action points.Support coordination among government institutions, imple

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