24/02/2026
Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Vacancy Announcement (Band 4)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international enterprise for cooperation and sustainable development, owned by the German Federal Government and active in 120 countries worldwide. On behalf of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, GIZ has been working in Tajikistan since 1995.
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Global Programme BACKUP Health aims to improve the efficiency of globally financed health services and products in selected partner countries, particularly for HIV, TB and malaria (HTM) measures. This takes the form of (i) the identification of financing options for the integration of HTM into general health systems, (ii) the bundling of disease-specific health services in integrated HTM approaches and their integration into general (especially primary) health care, and (iii) an improvement in the conditions for the local production of HTM-relevant health products in Africa. The project is highly relevant in the light of the overall decline in global health funding and the pressure on partner countries to use all available resources more efficiently and strategically.
A new phase of BACKUP began on 01.01.2026 until 31.12.2028, with expanded operations in eight countries in Africa and Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan). We are seeking an adviser for Tajikistan with experience in the field of health financing with good knowledge of Global Health Initiatives, particularly the Global Fund for HIV, TB and Malaria, to support operations of the programme in-country.
GIZ is inviting applicants for the following vacant position:
Advisor (Health Financing)
The position is based in Dushanbe and contract duration is for one year with possible extension.
General tasks
The Advisor’s responsibilities include:
• Provide strategic advice on health financing topics in the context of GFATM grant development and implementation, i.e. innovative financing solutions, sustainability, costing, benefit package, regulatory or management aspects, public financial management, domestic resource mobilization; social contracting, social health protection,etc., in the context of GFATM grant development, implementation and beyond.
• Assess and identify financing options and technical support measures for the integration of HIV and TB into the health system, thereby supporting the country in its transition from Global Fund financing involving relevant national partners and based on in-depth knowledge of the stakeholder landscape.
• Ensure the identification, planning, and delivery of high-quality technical interventions to partner institutions through consultants, service contracts or grants, according to pre-defined programme criteria, promoting integrated and sustainable approaches to health financing and health system strengthening.
• Keep track of developments of global financing mechanisms in the country besides the GFATM, such as the World Bank and WHO.
• Engage in relevant networks (e.g. the P4H network) and exchange platforms (e.g. health financing technical working groups) geared towards aligning national health financing activities.
• Engage in the coordination and monitoring of BACKUP’s activities within the framework of the global programme (module offer, results matrix, communications and knowledge management and other).
Engage in the coordination and monitoring of BACKUP’s activities within the framework of the global programme (module offer, results matrix, communications and knowledge management and other).
Requirements
Postgraduate education at Master’s (or equivalent degree) level in relevant areas such as public health, health financing, health economics, health policy, global health, health systems management.
At least 10 years of professional working experience in a health financing, health systems strengthening or public health role
Excellent (working) knowledge of relevant stakeholders in the health sector in Tajikistan.
At least 5 years of working experience in international organizations (bilateral technical cooperation, consultancy firms, multilateral agencies etc.). Experience with Global Fund and/or German Development Cooperation is an asset.
Good understanding of health system challenges in the country; very good understanding of health financing and/or social health protection systems
Good understanding of the global health architecture.
Verified working experience in the independent ex*****on of tasks and the packet of activities
Excellent spoken and written English and Russian.
Application process
An application (only in English), consisting of:
a letter of interest outlining why you meet the above-mentioned requirement and your salary expectation, and
your CV
must be received via email at [email protected] before March 11th, 2026, 5:00 pm. In the subject line, please refer to “Advisor (Health Financing)”.
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GIZ is committed to achieving diversity of its workforce and equal opportunities for all employees. We invite applications by qualified persons independent of gender, age, religious and ethnic background and disabilities.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview