We are seeking a Program Director, EPIC Capacity Building Program for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Epidemiology, Public Health, Impact unit at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station : Seoul, Korea)

Job Description

This job is responsible for leading the execution of the Capacity Building program within the Unit, providing guidance and support to ensure the success of individual projects and their alignment with organizational goals/strategy; functioning as project technical lead as required; representing the Program to external stakeholders, and to lead the development of long-term strategy and new initiatives consistent with the strategy.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Lead the Program Activities

• Develop a vision, strategy, and implementation plan for the Program to achieve organizational level goals.
• Ensure coordination of activities across projects and identify opportunities to leverage resources; define roles and responsibilities across projects that are necessary to most effectively deliver program goals.
• Provide guidance to project teams and ensure each project has adequate budget and resources and monitor progress of the projects, identify changes in scope, schedule and cost and adjust accordingly; assist teams in risk management and development of mitigation plans as needed.
• Publish high quality publications with impact.

2. Develop agenda for future funding to advance Program objectives

• Collaborate with LT, PL’s, PM as well as external collaborators to identify funding opportunities, in particular to diversify IVI’s portfolio of funders
• Lead the writing of compelling and insightful grant proposals which fulfill donor’s needs and IVI’s objectives.

3. Develop and manage external collaborations within the program

• Develop and maintain alliances and manage key stakeholders with a long-term impact on the success of the program.
• Identify new key stakeholders who will advocate for the Program and enhance the probability of success
• Integrate a business development approach into the program to expand the scope of activities and partnerships.
• Ensure coordination with donors, partners, contractors, etc.

4. Serve as Project Technical Lead on one or more projects within the program fulfilling the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the project charter.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

• M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent (MBBS, Medical Doctor preferred)

2. Related Field Work Experience

• 13+ years

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Background in enteric and diarrheal diseases and other infectious disease

4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English