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Senior Specialist, Proposal reviews
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GAVI JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Post title:
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Senior Specialist, Proposal reviews
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Duty station:
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Geneva
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Purpose of the post:
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Management of reviews and approval process of country proposals for GAVI support
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Team:
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Programme Delivery
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Reports to:
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Director, Country reviews and grants renewals
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N° of posts supervised: (if applicable)
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1
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Career step level:
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CS 5
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Key results expected:
Robust transparent approval process of support to countries. Regular analysis of key issues from country proposals.
Main duties/ Responsibilities:
- Forecast country applications of GAVI support; follow-up country needs of technical assistance for proposal development and related response from partners;
- Keep track of the inclusiveness of the process for country proposal development and of its facilitation;
- Manage proposal reviews and coordinate related activities of Programme Delivery Department including pre-screening and assessments of country proposals; Manage communication on annual updates on country eligibility for GAVI support;
- Strengthen the capacity and the quality of the New Proposal Review team and of the pre-assessment teams;
- Organise reviews of country proposals; advise and guide the review team on GAVI procedures and guidelines for support to countries; lead preparation of papers for submission to the Board and recommendations that result from each review;
· In collaboration with the country support teams, establishes pre-review and review mechanisms for HSS applications and coordinates, in collaboration with partners, any follow up support required by countries;
- Analyse review outcomes, challenges and lessons learnt for improvement of reviews; follow up Review Team recommendations for action;
- Keep records and maintain a database on country applications, recommendations, approval of support and on forecasted applications to GAVI;
- Contribute to the revision of guidelines and application forms in order to facilitate country applications of GAVI support and its utilisation according to GAVI policy;
- Supports the work of the Transparency and Accountability Team related to the review processes;
- Represent the secretariat in relevant fora and undertakes relevant country visits;
Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Academic:
- Advanced University degree in Social Sciences/Public Health preferably with specialisation in Programme Management.
Experience:
- Ten years professional experience in similar positions at national, international levels in programme planning and management in health.
- Field experience in developing countries: health systems /immunisation programme management
Skills/Competencies:
- Knowledge of latest development and applications in social development programmes.
- Knowledge and experience with computers management and relevant applications.
- Extensive experience in preparation of analytic reports.
- Ability to work in a multi cultural environment
Languages:
· English and French required.
Remuneration:
Competitive compensation
Remarks:
Please send your application directly to: recruiting gavialliance.org by the closing date and mention “Senior Specialist, proposals” in the subject of the email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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