Capacity Strengthening Consultant at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)

Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an independent, not-for-profit drug development initiative established in 2003 by five publicly-funded research organizations – Malaysian Ministry of Health, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Indian Council of Medical Research, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation Brazil, and the Institut Pasteur – as well as an internati…Capacity Strengthening ConsultantResponsibilitiesLandscape analysis to Assess Gaps and Needs
  • Conduct a situational analysis of health research systems, health implementation capacities, and infrastructure needs in targeted regions.
  • Identify strengths and opportunities within DNDi's R&D portfolio, processes, existing capacity strengthening initiatives and networks to inform the strategy.
  • Analyze the specific challenges and opportunities in LMIC settings across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
  • Strategy Development
  • Develop a multi-year, multi-continent strategy for DNDi's role in strengthening health research and implementation capacities with clear action plan and monitoring metrics
  • Include components on human resources development, infrastructure support, systems strengthening, and enabling policy environments.
  • Partnerships & Knowledge Sharing
  • Identify and recommend potential partners for implementation, including academic institutions, research networks, and technical agencies.
  • Stakeholder engagement plan for capacity building collaborators.
  • Propose mechanisms for sustainable knowledge exchange and collaboration.
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Support the development of concept notes, proposals, and grant applications to secure funding for capacity-strengthening initiatives.
Reporting line & Interactions
  • Job title reports to Continental Lead
  • This role has frequent interaction with DNDi staff and external stakeholders to coordinate provision of work or to advocate, persuade and gain support or commitment. This role represents DNDi for a program/service area and develop and maintain relationship with current and future partners .
Experience and Education
  • Over 10 years in Senior role
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure
  • Experience of working in public and private sector is highly desirable
  • Proven track record in Resource Mobilisation and Capacity Strengthening
  • Advanced post graduate degree or graduate degree with equivalent in experience to reach Master level
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