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Co-Lead, Joint Allocation Taskforce - COVAX (Temporary)

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Vacancy No VN1413
Job Title Co-Lead, Joint Allocation Taskforce – COVAX (Temporary)
Location Geneva
Purpose of Position The Co-Lead will play a pivotal role in the Joint Allocation Taskforce (JAT) by jointly leading the JAT and being accountable for the delivery of the functions of the Joint Allocation Taskforce.
Team Design and Operationalisation
Reporting to Lead, Design and Operationalisation, Office of the COVAX Facility
Career Step Level 5
Job Description




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BACKGROUND

In the context of limited global supply, an ‘Allocation Mechanism’ is being established to deliver the Fair Allocation Framework, comprising of an expert Independent Allocation Validation Group (IAVG) and a Joint Allocation Taskforce (JAT). The JAT, comprised of staff from WHO and Gavi, supports the IAVG, and its functions are to:

  • Develop Vaccine Allocation Decision (VAD) proposals, based on a data-driven model, for review and validation by the IAVG;

  • Work with the Office of the COVAX Facility within Gavi to ensure implementation of the validated VAD;

  • Support the maintenance of the Allocation Model.;

  • Provide secretariat support to the IAVG;

  • Coordinate and communicate with all COVAX Partners;

  • Ensure transparency on the Allocation Mechanism and Allocation decisions to all COVAX participating countries through the COVAX Facility governance bodies.

The main purpose of the IAVG is to validate proposals for Vaccine Allocation Decisions (“VAD proposals”) prepared by the JAT outlining the volumes of vaccines to be allocated to each participant of the COVAX Facility within a given time frame, depending on supply forecasts.

As a member of the Joint Allocation Taskforce (JAT), the Co-Lead will jointly lead the JAT, working closely with WHO colleagues, and ensuring delivery on key functions, maintaining effective communication with COVAX Partners and COVAX Facility countries/participants through the governance bodies of the Facility, and ensuring smooth and effective running of the IAVG.
Main Duties/Responsibilities




The work is fast paced and dynamic. The scope of responsibilities may evolve but will likely include some of the following:

  • Co-Lead the Joint Allocation Taskforce: work closely with the WHO counterpart, manage Joint Allocation Team (JAT) staff hosted by Gavi and provide support to JAT staff hosted by WHO across functional areas.

  • Prepare and facilitate the meetings of the Allocation Leadership Group in support of the chair and lead the Allocation Technical working group: guide the preparation of the materials, analysis and recommendations for decision.

  • Finalise the Vaccine Allocation Decision (VAD) proposals, support validation by the IAVG and liaise with the Office of the COVAX Facility on implementation: Oversee the development of the VAD proposals for review by the IAVG, ensuring appropriate data and evidence are in place and all internal reviews have been complete before submission; respond to questions raised in the course of review and ensure that adjustments are finalised.

  • Build and maintain excellent working relationships with all COVAX Facility partners and Facility governance bodies, including WHO, CEPI, UNICEF and PAHO; build trust and ensure clear and smooth communication flows to maintain effective collaboration and facilitate required oversight.

  • Work closely with the SWAT team of the COVAX Pillar (across WHO, CEPI, UNICEF and Gavi), which works to resolve operational bottlenecks in regards to getting vaccines to the countries

  • Drive iterative development of the allocation framework and mechanism in consultation with partners: ensure allocation objectives are fit for purpose in response to a dynamic environment. 

  • Establish principles and processes related to the operating model, ensure documentation is in place for accountability and transparency and address emerging issues related to allocation design: E.g., to codify processes and decisions to enable accountability and transparency and lead on resolving any outstanding final Allocation design questions as they arise.

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’ professional experience working in a field relevant to global public health;

  • Demonstrated work experience in issues relating to global access to medicines and/or product delivery/ immunisation programmes with experience in low and middle income countries preferred;

  • Experience of operating with tact and diplomacy, in complex multi-stakeholder environments including in the context of bilateral and development aid partnerships;

  • Significant experience of working in partner engagement and communications and demonstrated ability to build excellent and productive relationships with a high degree of discretion and sensitivity, to work with diverse partners, work across institutional boundaries, and enable the utilisation of talent and expertise of team members;

  • Track record of working effectively with technical and advisory groups and governance bodies;

  • Knowledge and / or experience of regulatory, readiness and logistics issues for immunisation, particularly in lower income countries an asset;

  • Experience managing teams.
Skills/Competencies






  • Knowledge of public health, medicine or international development, particularly immunisation;

  • Leadership, effective relationship building, diplomacy and political acumen;

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English with demonstrated ability to synthesise complex issues into effective oral and written materials and attention to detail;

  • A track record in producing high quality work on a variety of issues in a fast-paced dynamic environment and making effective, timely decisions;

  • Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment;

  • Fluency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Languages






  • Written and spoken fluency in English;

  • Fluency in French or another UN language is considered an asset. 
Academic Qualifications






  • Advanced university degree in public health, health economics, development, international affairs (with experience in international development), business affairs, or related field, or other relevant qualification.
Contacts






  • Office of the COVAX Facility, Gavi Secretariat;

  • WHO, CEPI, COVAX Partners and Gavi Alliance partners.
Additional Information




If you wish to apply, please submit your resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on “Co-Lead, Joint Allocation Taskforce (COVAX)”. We want to learn more about you, so please make sure to provide a cover letter (we do read it!). Deadline for applications is 18 August 2021.

Duration: ASAP until December 2022

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