Job Highlight

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.

About The Group

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, setting, 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 organizations.

Role Purpose

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

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Executive Director Stop TB partnership, the Advisor will:

- 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).

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

- 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

📌 Advisor- Programme oversight and Stakeholder Collaboration (Delhi)
🏢 UNOPS
📍 Delhi