Senior Manager, Public Policy Analysis & Research

Job Description

GAVI JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title:

Senior Manager, Public Policy Analysis & Research

Location:

Geneva, Switzerland

Purpose of the position:

Support research, analysis and content development for Gavi’s public policy engagement

Department:

Public Engagement & Information Services

Team:

Public Policy Engagement

Reports to:

Head, Public Policy Analysis & Research

N° of positions supervised:

N/A

Career step level:

4

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership committed to saving children’s lives and protecting people’s health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries. The Vaccine Alliance brings together developing country and donor governments, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector partners. Gavi uses innovative finance mechanisms, including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding and adequate supply of quality vaccines. Since 2000, Gavi has contributed to the immunisation of nearly 700 million children and the prevention of more than 10 million future deaths.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES

• Lead development of high-quality public policy content relatable to Gavi’s strategic objectives and position, from a health, sustainable development and cross sectoral perspective;
• Provide strategic insight, policy research and analysis and risk management advisory related to current areas of interest in global health, sustainable development and global governance;
• Translate political intelligence, policy information and programmatic data into salient and well-structured arguments and policy advice;
• Support relationship building at global, regional and national levels with public policy think tanks and influence networks.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain high quality public policy content (briefs, scene setters, advices and recommendations, research papers) to support Gavi representation in relevant policy dialogues and global governance processes;
• Support effective cross-functional collaboration with Gavi programme teams for advancing policy outcomes and shaping programmatic approaches;
• Support development of complex public policy knowledge management systems and their availability to Gavi staff and Alliance partners as needed;
• Monitor trends and policy areas in global health and related fields and provide analysis, advice and public policy positions to engage in relevant discussions and dialogues;
• Analyse policy, indicators and political commitments from academic sources, institutions, health platforms and governments;
• Relate data, trends and analysis to health and development challenges and opportunities in Gavi countries of interest;
• Provide radar function, research and guidance on public policy matters from a health, sustainable development and cross sectoral policy perspective;
• Support senior management to engage in policy dialogues as needed.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic:

• Master’s level degree or equivalent in public health, public policy, economics, international development, international relations or other relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience including:
• Health and cross-sectoral policy research, including policy and data analysis related to health and public policy making and sustainable development;
• Development of public policy positions and knowledge content.
• Country level experience is policy and decision making is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of political agenda setting, decision-making and policy processes is desirable;
• Experience in project management is desirable.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent public policy research and analysis with a rigorous understanding of policymaking, role of governments and decision-making pathways;
• Excellent strategic insight particularly related to geopolitical, health and governance issues;
• Deep familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods for policy analysis;
• Excellent economic reasoning and analytical thinking;
• Experience in communicating the needs and experiences of developing countries;
• Very good planning skills with an ability to prioritise work on long-term basis involving others and across departments;
• Listens respectfully and presents persuasive arguments to address the concerns, wants and needs of others;
• Team player who takes an interest and bolsters development needs of the team and recognises performance appropriately;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment, establishing harmonious relationships both within and outside the organisation;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Fluency in French desirable;
• Other UN languages an advantage.

Contacts:

• Gavi Secretariat colleagues;
• WHO;
• UNICEF;
• Gavi-eligible countries;
• The Global Fund;
• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation;
• The World Bank;
• Policy experts and influencing networks;
• Decision makers.

Gavi is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

If you wish to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on ” Senior Manager, Public Policy Analysis & Research”.

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About the Organization

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership committed to saving children's lives and protecting people's health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries. The Vaccine Alliance brings together developing country and donor governments, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector partners. Gavi uses innovative finance mechanisms, including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding and adequate supply of quality vaccines. Since 2000, Gavi has contributed to the immunisation of nearly 700 million children and the prevention of more than 10 million future deaths.

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