Role purpose

The Director will play a pivotal role in implementing the RVMC Strategy, supporting efforts to enable regionalized vaccine manufacturing being economically sustainable, with a focus on analyzing and strengthening demand for regionally produced products and collaboration with key regional and global partners.

The Director will also deputise for the Managing Director and assist in leading and managing the RVMC Secretariat and its roster of consultants. The Secretariat presently includes a senior advisor for industry engagement, two Project Managers, a Vaccine Market Advisor, and a Comms and Events Manager. There are plans to further develop the Secretariat with additional regional roles to help further deliver on the key mission of RVMC.

The role will report directly into the Managing Director of RVMC.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership in the development and articulation of RVHC's vision for regionalization and subsequent implimentations and policy positions, collaborating with partners to define and align around a common approach.
• Leveraging experience from Global South/LHIC regions, develop a partnership and advocacy plan covering our engagement and collaboration with regional and global political forums and multilateral public health initiatives and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in these areas.
• Advise on regional vaccine market analysis and commission research and analysis. Serve as a liaison between international and regional stakeholders, providing expertise on vaccine markets and health economic standards. Lead the Vaccine Market Advisor and consultants in generating and sharing data for evidence-based decision-making.
• Represent RVMC at international fora, events, and meetings, including those organized by the Secretariat.
• Engage with RVHC's founding parties, Executive Committee, and Strategic Advisory Board to guide the strategic direction of the Collaborative as well as define and follow up on work programs.
• Support the Managing Director to develop and manage the Secretariat's operational plan and budget.
• Continuously monitor and assess RVMC's progress in close collaboration with the Managing Director, Secretariat members, and consultants.
• Deputise for the Managing Director on internal and external matters when required.

Profile

• Advanced degree in public health, business administration, engineering or political science, providing a strong foundation for strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and decision-making in the global health/vaccines landscape.
• A minimum of 10 years in a senior position in global health, ideally with a focus on vaccine manufacturing & supply chains.

• Deep understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political dynamics within Global South/LMIC regions. Proven ability to navigate complex local environments, build effective partnerships with local stakeholders, and adapt strategies to fit the specific needs and challenges of these regions.
• Experience in active and adaptive portfolio management to deliver strategic goals and objectives, including significant experience of managing consultancies to ensure effective and cost-efficient delivery.

• Experience in establishing/leading public-private partnerships.
• Proven collaboration skills, including managing shared project implementation and problem- solving.
• Excellent policy advocacy and engagement strategy development and implementation experience, including high-impact convening and communications oversight.
• Excellent supportive team management skills.
• Awareness of cultural, equality, diversity and inclusion aspects involved in international teams and partner collaboration.
• Able to handle confidential information with complete discretion.

Terms of Appointment

• This will be a Fixed Term Contract until August 2027 with the possibility of extension.
• We welcome applicants from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.
• Hybrid working is acceptable, and IT support will be provided.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated and expert team playing a leading role in international efforts to develop vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and accelerating development, supply scale-up and equitable access to vaccines for epidemic and pandemic threats.
• The opportunity to work together with leading internal and external experts on solutions for global challenges.
• A diverse and inclusive work force.

Role Location

This can be a role based out of one of the CEPI offices, or potentially remote, with extensive international travel anticipated (up to 40%).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please ensure you complete the Application Form provided below by 17 September 2024 (23:59 hrs, GMT +2). It is essential that you submit your CV in English, specifically in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), not exceeding 10MB.

Applications in other languages or formats will not be considered.

Rest assured, all information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

SRI Executive is exclusively retained by Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative (RVMC) to undertake this assignment.