Senior Project Manager Ebola Vaccine

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Senior Project Manager, Ebola Vaccine
Geneva
Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the Gavi Ebola Vaccine Programme and related
work streams.
Vaccine Implementation - Country Programmes
01.Mar.2015 (at latest) to 31.Dec.2016
Director, Vaccine Implementation
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ONLY CANDIDATES AVAILABLE TO START NO LATER THAN MARCH 1
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Key results expected:
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Achievement of Ebola Vaccine Programme goals as defined in the Gavi Board’s decision paper of December 2014;
Successful coordination of the work streams, responsible for the work plans and deliverables for the Ebola vaccine
Programme;
Smooth communication and consultation with Executive Office, key partners, stakeholders and relevant vaccine
manufacturers;
Ensure that Gavi processes accommodate specificities of the programme.
Main duties/ Responsibilities:
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Ensure tight project management of the entire program and of the 4 work streams with proactive identification of
bottlenecks along the critical path;
Coordinate the development of an integrated / cross-agency vaccine work plan and ensure adequate linkage with the
overall Alliance business plan;
Chair/Coordinate program specific work-stream meetings with relevant experts and stakeholders from the Gavi
Secretariat, WHO, UNICEF Programme Division, UNICEF Supply Division, donors and others;
Ensure timely delivery of the vaccine programme design with contribution from internal and external partners ;
Lead the vaccine delivery work stream providing coordination of partners on the preparation activities necessary for
successful and timely in countries introductions such as:
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Assess required programme activities and costs;
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Monitor country readiness status and technical assistance requirements;
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Provide background information to countries and partners on programme related choices;
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Facilitate supply allocation discussion (based on WHO guidance) and following communication provide
programme specific briefing to Senior Country Managers;
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Provide coordination of partners and oversight on in-country introduction and post-introduction activities;
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Analyse and validate proposed doses in the APR (stocks and vaccine utilisation rate);
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Monitor safety surveillance activities and ensure reactive communication is in place.
Lead the Vaccine Recovery sub-work stream providing coordination of partners on the preparation activities necessary for
successful and timely in-country re-start of all existing Gavi programmes ensuring that opportunities for coverage
improvement, more efficient vaccine delivery and integrated approaches are appropriately explored;
Develop, update and maintain procedures and reporting tools to ‘systemise’ vaccine roll-out to establish a platform for
well-coordinated vaccine introductions;
Understand the current supply situation, liaising with market shaping and UNICEF SD;
Serve as the focal point, programme champion and disease area ‘expert’ in its assigned product area to internal (e.g.
external relations) and external stakeholders (e.g. donors) to provide:
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Regular reports on current vaccine roll-out status against plan for key governance meetings (e.g. PPC, EC and
Board) and on request by specific stakeholders when required;
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Vaccine specific information including product presentations, efficacy, safety, current suppliers, price points (in
collaboration with market shaping), and evolution of demand;
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Disease area high level information such as burden of disease, vaccine cost effectiveness data, other treatment
options, latest publications (in liaison with the Monitoring and Evaluation team);
Liaise with Media & Communication providing vaccine specific information around specific media events and supporting
standard and ‘back-pocket’ Q&A; as well as provide and coordinate input during crisis communications (i.e. recall/WHO
prequalification de-listings, safety alerts).
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.
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Qualifications:
Academic:
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Advanced University degree in Public Health, Development, Business Administration or related field;
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Certification/qualification in project management or equivalent.
Work experience:
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12 years of experience at global level in healthcare sector (public or private). Vaccine specific experience is highly
desirable;
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Significant experience in managing large and complex projects;
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Public health or development-related experience ideally in both global/regional and developing countries settings;
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Familiarity with multilateral agencies and key public health donors as well as vaccine manufacturers;
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Knowledge of epidemiology, understanding of biological product development and production would be advantageous.
Skills/competencies:
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Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, as well as techniques and tools;
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Extensive familiarity with global health and development;
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Strong representational and diplomatic skills;
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Excellent communication skills;
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Solid knowledge of global health and development in general and vaccines and Infectious disease in specific;
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Strong analytical and writing skills;
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Strong leadership and management skills;
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Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the
organization.
Languages:
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Demonstrated full spoken and written fluency in English;
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Equivalent skills in French highly desirable;
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Other languages of Gavi eligible countries a plus.
Internal contacts:
Gavi Secretariat
External contacts:
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WHO
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UNICEF
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Other implementation agencies
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Donors
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Vaccine Manufacturers
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NGOs
Please send your cover letter and resume/CV directly to: recruiting@gavi.org by the closing date and mention, “Senior Project
Manager, Ebola Vaccine “ in the subject line of the email.
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