The RBM Partnership to End Malaria
The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is the ...
The RBM Partnership to End Malaria
The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is the global platform for coordinated action against malaria.
It mobilizes for action and resources and forges consensus among partners. The Partnership is comprised of more than 500 partners, including malaria endemic countries, their bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector, non governmental and community-based organizations, foundations, and research and academic institutions. For more info check the RBM website: www.endmalaria.org
Since its inception in 1998, the RBM Partnership has played a critical role in global efforts that reduced malaria deaths by half and saved 10.6 million lives. The Partnership is now committed to building on these significant gains and ending malaria for good. Despite these gains, malaria still poses a significant threat to public health and sustainable development. WHO report indicates that in 2019, there were 87 countries and territories that reported a total of 229 million cases of malaria cases and 409 000 deaths. Worldwide, 11 countries - all but one in sub-Saharan Africa - carry 70% of the global malaria burden. At the same time, more countries than ever are within reach of elimination
The RBM Partnership is a global health initiative created to implement coordinated action against malaria. It mobilizes for action and resources and forges consensus among partners. The Partnership is composed of a multitude of partners, including malaria endemic countries, their bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, foundations, and research and academic institutions. The partners join the RBM Partnership on a voluntary basis through their commitment to a malaria-free world. The work of RBM is guided by the 2021-2025 Strategy .
Role of the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Manager
The purpose of this role is to take a lead in the resource mobilization for sustainable long-term funding for the RBM partnership, both at the secretariat and at the field level, to ensure an upscale in funding to support the work of RBM and ensure that financial gaps that limit the RBM partnership in the fight to end Malaria are significantly reduced and or entirely eliminated. This role will also ensure establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships within the global health sector, donors, private sector, Permanent Representations missions in Geneva and RBM allies to further support the work of RBM.
Furthermore, the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Manager for Malaria will play a pivotal role in driving impactful change by fostering strategic collaborations and securing essential resources. Through the cultivation of partnerships with governmental agencies, international organizations, private sector entities, and civil society groups, this role will establish a robust network of stakeholders committed to combating malaria. By leveraging these partnerships, the manager will not only amplify the organization's reach and influence within the global health community but also facilitate knowledge exchange and innovative approaches to tackling malaria.
Additionally, the manager's expertise in resource mobilization will ensure the sustainability of vital programs through the development of tailored fundraising strategies, meticulous grant proposal writing, and the cultivation of donor relationships. This dynamic engagement will empower the organization to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions for malaria prevention, treatment, and eradication, ultimately saving lives and contributing to the global effort to eliminate malaria's devastating impact.
This role will have a direct reporting line to the CEO, and will work closely with the Advocacy and Communications Manager, Finance and Administrative Manager and the Technical Head of Program & Strategy. This role will supervise the Monitoring , Evaluation and Learning Specialist.