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THE ROLE Please note this is a temporary role, until 31st December 2025. The Fragile and Conflict Countries Segment works to achieve effective implementation of Gavi grants aimed at increasing immunisation coverage and equity, as well as financial sustainability in Gavi-eligible countries. This work is conducted in close collaboration with Gavi Alliance partners, country stakeholders, other development partners and the rest of the Gavi Secretariat. The Fragile and Conflict Countries Segment comprised twelve countries classified as being fragile according to the indexes in the Gavi Fragilities, Emergencies and Displaced Population (FED) policy. The Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for supporting a Geneva-based Senior Country Manager (SCM) who plays a stewardship role in ensuring Gavi resources are optimally programmed to achieve the highest immunisation outcomes in some of the globe’s most extreme contexts. Programme Managers in the Fragile and Conflict Team will be expected to support at least two countries, facing extremely challenging and volatile environments, often in the midst of humanitarian crises and permanent stress related to the uncertainty in which Gavi operates. Security conditions permitting, the PM is expected to travel to these locations regularly. Given the complex political context in many of these countries, with the need to sometimes operate differently in different parts of the same country, an understanding of emergency responses and operations, as well very strong diplomatic skills will be essential. Working in close collaboration with the team’s SCM, the PM provides key support in conducting and ensuring completion of the various steps of the grant management lifecycle, managing risk and key relationships, and closely monitoring Gavi-funded programmes. Key functions and deliverables: • Timely, quality completion of the various steps of the portfolio management process, with high quality of grant management and other documents under PM’s responsibility; |
Overall engagement
• Support SCM with government and Alliance engagement to optimise funding and programmatic results; • Draft various types of briefings, correspondence and memos in preparation of internal and external meetings and discussions; • Act as liaison to coordinate meetings with in-country donors, technical partners, NGOs, CSOs, and other critical stakeholders; • Represent and actively contribute to internal and external meetings – whether in country, at the regional level or at the Secretariat based on knowledge of country contexts – and bring experience across Gavi policies/processes; • Act as ‘knowledge managers’ for all information related to the country: ensure proper management of all documents, correspondence, minutes, contracts, budgets, etc. and ensure updated country information for use by internal Secretariat stakeholders; • Maintain a tracker of key actions and ensure that proper follow-up is undertaken (e.g., GMRs, Audit and others); • Take quality meeting minutes relevant to one’s countries as necessary and follow up on any agreed actions; • Support preparation and execution of Alliance’s high-level engagement, including joint missions, bilateral meetings with Gavi’s Executive Office and Senior Leadership Team. Portfolio Management – Plan & Design
Portfolio Management – Review, Approve, Disburse Portfolio Management – Implement & Monitor 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. |
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience working in public health or international development,
including a minimum of two years of experience working in the humanitarian field, fragile and/or conflict settings; • Experience in immunisation programmes or health systems a strong asset; • Experience working in/with developing countries on technical issues a strong asset required; • Some grant-, project- and/or programme-management experience required, including in situations of considerable complexity, challenging environments and political sensitivity; • Experience in bilateral and multilateral aid environments and working in fragile environments and humanitarian contexts strongly desirable. |
• Demonstrated capacity to manage a variety of activities simultaneously and to take initiative;
• Prioritisation, planning, and project coordination skills; • Analysis, problem-solving, sound judgment; • Action and results orientation; continuous improvement; • Interpersonal and teamwork skills; diplomacy and tact; • Strong oral communication, writing and presentational skills; • Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications; • Ability to work successfully in an international, multicultural, multi-partner environment, and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organisation; • Knowledge/understanding of immunisation, health or international development issues and procedures is an asset; • Health or international development technical skills is also an asset. |
• Written and spoken fluency in English essential;
• Written and spoken fluency in French highly desirable. |
• University degree in public health, health economics, development or social sciences, business administration (with experience in international development) or related field, or other relevant qualification.
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• Gavi Secretariat;
• Developing country governments; • Gavi’s alliance partners; • UN; • Multilateral & bilateral donor agencies; • Humanitarian actors; • Civil society organisations. |
If you wish to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on “Programme Manager, Fragile and Conflict Countries Segment”. Deadline for applications is 18 October 2023.
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