24/07/2026
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 advisor 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 System Strengthening & 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 and capacity development on health systems topics in the context of GFATM grant development and implementation to BACKUP’s national partners, thereby supporting
the country in its transition from Global Fund financing
• Assess options for the bundling of disease-specific health services in integrated HTM approaches and their integration into general (especially primary) health care, involving relevant national stakeholders and based on in-depth knowledge of gaps, needs and the country’s stakeholder landscape
• Analyse and incorporate cross cutting themes such as community, rights and gender related to the interventions
• Keep track of developments of global financing mechanisms in the country besides the GFATM, such as GFF and Gavi, WHO and WB
• Ensure the identification, planning and delivery of high-quality technical interventions to partner institutions through consultants, service contracts or grants, in line with the project goals and working towards its indicators, promoting integrated and sustainable approaches
• Engage in relevant networks, exchange platforms and technical working groups geared towards aligning national health systems strengthening 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, indicators and M&E, communications and knowledge management and other).
• Coordinate closely with the GIZ country office Tajikistan, the BACKUP Country teams in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and the other countries supported by the BACKUP Health programme, as well as the Global Fund country team for Tajikistan.
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 health systems strengthening, health financing or public health, HIV & TB.
• At least 5 years of working experience in international organizations (bilateral technical cooperation, consultancy firms, multilateral agencies etc.). Experience with Global Fund is an asset.
• Excellent (working) knowledge of relevant stakeholders in the health sector in Tajikistan.
• Good understanding of GIZ rules and regulations, including the preparation of Terms of Reference and support to procurement and contracting processes following GIZ procedures would be an asset.
• Good understanding of health system challenges in the country.
• Good understanding of the global health architecture.
• Verified working experience in the independent ex*****on of tasks.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Russian.
Other knowledge/skills
• Highly motivated professional with the ability to work in a team, organizational talent, strong managerial and organizational competence, intercultural competence, and very good
communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact in complex cooperation systems with various stakeholders (including senior government officials, civil society and key population representatives, project implementers and beneficiaries).
• Excellent spoken and written English with very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
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 August 6st , 2026, 5:00 pm. In the subject line, please refer to “Advisor (Health System Strengthening & 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.