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Head, Policy

Inseriert am: 19.03.2020





























































Vacancy No VN1140
Job Title Head, Policy
Location Geneva
Purpose of Position Lead the Policy team to develop evidence-based policies and strategies that guide allocation and programming of Gavi funding.
Team Policy
Reporting to Managing Director, Vaccines & Sustainability
Career Step Level 5
Job Description




KEY RESULTS EXPECTED    
•    Lead the design of evidence-based policies that guide how and where Gavi invests in order to effectively and efficiently deliver on its mission and strategic goals;
•    Lead engagement with Gavi’s governance bodies, facilitate dialogue and build consensus on Gavi policies across the Alliance;
•    Ensure transition from policy to implementation;
•    Lead policy research to support thought leadership and innovation in global health.
 
Main Duties/Responsibilities




•    Manage the Policy team and lead work planning, budgeting, staff supervision and performance management, internal representation and coordination across the Gavi Secretariat;
•    Lead policy development and review processes and articulate compelling, evidence-based recommendations for Gavi’s Board;
•    Lead constituency and stakeholder input into the policy development process;
•    Facilitate transition from policy to implementation in close collaboration with Country Programmes and other relevant teams.
•    Identify emerging themes and new evidence of relevance to Gavi’s policies and translate into analyses and recommendations, e.g. analyses of immunisation, health system, economic, demographic data; engage with external technical stakeholders in these areas;
•    Brief senior management on issues relevant to Gavi’s policies;
•    Develop concept papers, briefing notes and reports as relevant on technical policy topics;
•    Serve as thought partner to the Managing Director of Vaccines & Sustainability and an intellectual resource throughout the organisation;
•    Represent Gavi in external meetings on policy issues;
•    Cover a diverse range of policy topics such as: Gavi’s vaccine portfolio, gender equity, environmental sustainability, aid effectiveness.

Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not exhaustive of the job responsibilities; other duties may be assigned consistently with the department needs.
 
Work Experience




•    Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience working in development or global health, including experience designing organisational policies, systems or procedures is required; 
•    Experience leading teams is required;
•    Experience in health, and preferably vaccination, strategies and policies is ideal;
•    Experience managing complex projects in multi-stakeholder environments is required;
•    Experience with policy research including qualitative and quantitative analysis methods is required;
•    Desirable: experience working in developing countries.
Skills/Competencies




•    Leadership and management skills;
•    Proven track record in developing and implementing large strategic initiatives, investment cases and policy processes;
•    Knowledge of global health issues, vaccines and immunisation; understanding of epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases;
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; 
•    Advanced research skills;
•    Knowledge of public health agencies;
•    Ability to work in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships, both within and outside the organisation; ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders with tact and discretion;
•    Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of activities simultaneously, work independently, under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility;
•    Desirable: familiarity with infectious disease modelling and health economic analyses; familiarity with international development policy agendas; familiarity with programmatic and institutional realities in low-resource.
 
Languages




•    Fluent in English;
•    French and/or other languages desirable.
 
Academic Qualifications




•    Master’s degree in public health, health/development policy, epidemiology, infectious diseases, biology, or other relevant field.
Contacts




Internal contacts:
•    All Gavi Secretariat teams, particularly Executive Office, Vaccines & Sustainability, Country Programmes.

External contacts:
•    Gavi Governance bodies; Gavi Alliance partners, including UNICEF, WHO, implementing country representatives, donors, civil society, the World Bank, vaccine manufacturers, product development partnerships, academic researchers.
 
Additional Information




Gavi is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

If you wish to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on “Head, Policy”. Deadline for applications is 9 April 2020.

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