Advisor- Programme oversight and Stakeholder Collaboration
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Descripción de la vacante
Stop TB Partnership in New Delhi seeks a Senior Advisor for Programme Oversight and Stakeholder Collaboration to lead compliance with USG regulations, drive program performance, and coordinate with government bodies, donors, and civil society. The role requires navigating multi-partner environments and ensuring high-quality reporting and governance.
The role emphasizes strategic engagement with CTD, MoHFW, and tribal welfare stakeholders, with a 12-month consultancy tenure.
Formación
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Public Administration, International Development, or related field with nine years of relevant experience OR Master’s with seven years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in USG-funded project management, compliance, and reporting
- Proven track record of collaboration with government stakeholders, especially CTD and state TB programs
- Experience working with tribal communities and understanding tribal health policies and cultural contexts
- Familiarity with USG/Department of State rules and cooperative agreement mechanisms
Responsabilidades
- Deliver quarterly and annual donor reports (narrative + financial).
- Provide guidance to implementing partners on program delivery, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Develop compliance checklists, audit documentation, and risk mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with CTD, Ministry of Tribal Affairs to align activities with national TB strategies.
- Build partnerships with CSOs, CBOs, and academic institutions for advocacy, operational research, and knowledge dissemination.
- Support workshops to strengthen partner capacity in program delivery and compliance.
- Support proposal development, donor engagement, and mobilization of resources.
Conocimientos
Educación
Descripción del empleo
Publication for
Hosted Entity
Entity Name
Stop TB Partnership
Position Title
Advisor- Programme oversight and Stakeholder Collaboration
Job Category
Sustainable Development Technical Advisory
Duty Station(s)
New Delhi
Seniority Level
Senior Level
ICS Level
ICS 11
Contract Type
ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular
Contract Level
LICA 11
Posting Start Date
02-Nov-2026
Posting End Date
16-Nov-2026
Duration
Subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
The Advisor positioned at Central TB Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India will lead efforts to ensure compliance with United States Government (USG) regulations, oversee programmatic performance, and foster strategic collaboration with key stakeholders including government bodies, donors, and civil society.
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva – from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organisations.
From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva – from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organisations.
UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Secretariat (STBP) as of 1 January 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland. The vision of the Stop TB Partnership is to realize the goal of elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB by ensuring that every TB patient has access to effective diagnosis, treatment and cure; stopping transmission of TB; reducing the inequitable social and economic toll of TB; and developing and implementing new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies. Stop TB partners include international and technical organizations, government programmes, research and funding agencies, foundations, NGOs, civil society and community groups and the private sector.
Within the Stop TB Partnership ED Office, implement Facility and Community based service Delivery Support (FC-SDS) project, a multi-country project aimed at strengthening the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of Tuberculosis (TB) with US government funding.
US Country post and USG support the FCSDS project and apart from the Tribal TB project being implemented by an Implementing Partner (IP) would like Stop TB Partnership to set up a small team of specialized experts to provide high end technical assistance and coordination to both Tribal TB project and Central TB Division, MoHFW, Govt of India.
India has the highest TB burden in terms of numbers and is implementing ambitious National TB Elimination Programme (NELP) to reach SDG targets on TB. FCSDS project will be implemented in India focusing on active tb case finding and care in Tribal areas covering 10 million population. The project will also support scaling up similar activities in 100 million population with domestic resources through the NTEP.
This role is central to ensuring that the Tribal TB Initiative is implemented with integrity, transparency, and alignment with both donor expectations and national TB control priorities. The incumbent of this position will report directly to the Deputy Executive Director Stop TB partnership
Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Executive Director Stop TB partnership, the Advisor will:
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Compliance & Reporting
Ensure full adherence to USG rules, cooperative agreements, and financial accountability standards.
Lead preparation and submission of timely, high-quality donor reports (narrative and financial).
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Technical Assistance & Oversight
Provide guidance to implementing partners on program delivery, documentation, and audit readiness.
Develop compliance checklists, audit documentation, and risk mitigation plans as required.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with the Central TB Division (MoHFW) and Ministry of Tribal Affairs to align activities with national TB strategies and tribal welfare policies.
Build partnerships with CSOs, CBOs, and academic institutions for advocacy, operational research, and knowledge dissemination.
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Capacity Building & Resource Mobilization
Support the facilitation of workshops to strengthen partner capacity in program delivery and compliance.
Support proposal development, donor engagement, and mobilization of domestic and international resources through systematically identified partnerships and systems.
Deliverables
Quarterly and annual donor reports (narrative + financial).
Capacity-building plans and training reports.
Compliance and audit documentation.
Strategic engagement plans with CTD, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and CSOs.
Contributions to research briefs, publications, and presentations.
Technical progress reports.
Duration of Assignment
The consultancy is for 12 months.
Communication, Community Outreach, Compliance Management, Donor Engagement, Health Technology Assessment, Meeting Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Management
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Required
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Public Administration, International Development, or a related field or related fields with 9 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience is required
Required
Relevant experience is work in [INSERT AREA] or related areas.
Desired
Minimum of 7 progressive years of experience in managing TB projects, technical assistance and health system strengthening
Demonstrated experience in USG-funded project management, compliance, and reporting.
Proven track record of collaboration with government stakeholders, especially CTD and state TB programs.
Experience working with tribal communities and understanding tribal health policies and cultural contexts.
Familiarity with USG/Department of State rules and cooperative agreement mechanisms
English - Fluent - Required
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