Country Office Head, Kenya at International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
International Vaccine Institute
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This job is responsible for managing overall operations and launch of the Kenya Country office and build IVI presence in Kenya.
- This job is responsible for overseeing the development of the Country Office’s operations in Kenya and in close partnership with the IARO and Kenyan Government/Authorities to lead the AVEC African project initiative and work with partners and stakeholders on end-to-end vaccine R&D to ensure sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa, including collaborative relationships internally (IVI) and externally, for IVI to access new sources of funding and deliver on its Global Public Health Mission.
- Official IVI head in Kenya (Chief of Mission)
- In official functions, represents IVI in the country
- Implement AVEC Africa initiative, an end-to-end vaccine R&D model through cross-cutting projects including primary interface with Global funders and stakeholders
- Coordinate with IARO/Regional Director ARO to ensure the implementation of IVI’s strategic goals and annual institutional objectives
- Lead the growth/expansion strategy and define strategic priorities for Kenya
- As required, attendance at and support for IVI institutional meetings (BOT, SAG, GAGE, Global Council as appropriate) as well as institutional organizational initiatives.
- Build and grow relationships with Kenya and local funding organizations in the country
- Joint efforts to secure additional funding for IVI from local and relevant sources (e.g., UK, EDCTP, EU Commission and other funders)
- Take responsibility for compelling and insightful grant proposals which fulfill donor’s needs and IVI’s objectives / AVEC Africa requirements
- Collaborate internally with IVI function heads as well as external collaborators to develop a strategy to secure program funding and diversity of IVI’s portfolio
- Secure and manage projects for IVI through the Kenya country office to expand IVI’s footprint on the African continent
- Develop stakeholder engagement plan, including peers in scientific community
- Support IERO Head as a deputy with day-to-day management of the African office incl. cross- departmental grant development and project execution, representation of IARO at internal meetings, conflict resolution, if required
- Contribute to communicating with the board and scientific advisory group regarding scientific questions as directed by the IARO Head.
- Act as External Representative of IVI and IARO Head as needed (e.g., Government, donors, policy makers, collaborators)
- Contribute to developing goals & strategies for IARO
- IVI representative to Kenya (e.g., Government, donors, policymakers, collaborators, etc.…)
- Ensure functional connectivity with and endorsement by other IVI HQ/IARO Units and functions
- Support IARO DDG with documents presentation preparation or as an IVI representative, if required
- Provide overall management for the Kenya country office
- Build and develop sustainable talent pipeline and development, including attracting and retaining especially highly talented personnel
- Develop a sustainable/self-sufficient country office through grants and other funding
- Work closely with IARO in Rwanda on budget coordination, business planning, and tracking KPIs
- Manage, motivate, and evaluate individual performance of direct report staff
- Contribute to the evaluation of the individual performance of unit staff located in Kenya, but reporting to the HQ management team for the achievement of their goals
- Assist IARO in IVI representation in Africa (and globally as needed).
- Kenyan office financial oversight responsibility
- Responsible for sustainability of the office
- Responsible for ensuring that project pipeline, staffing, and execution are appropriate for goal of sustainable growth
- MD; PhD (Immunology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics)
- 15+ years of experience working in vaccine-related scientific fields (immunology, molecular biology, virology, clinical development, epidemiology/vaccine effectiveness, etc.…) in a PDP, Biotech, Big Pharma, or leading University
- Experience in global health space is preferred
- Diplomatic experience helpful
- 7+ years of people management experience
- Strong management and leadership skills & experience with the ability to oversee the setup and operation of the country office, including the research project execution, grant appllications
- Knowledge and background in vaccines, medicine, and global health, which enables to be a firm representative for IVI to the public, IVI’s member states, and the scientific community
- Experience working in Africa with solid relationships with stakeholders in the region
- Good knowledge of clinical development and research implementation, preferably with vaccines and in a developing country setting
- Good knowledge of epidemiology, statistics, on-site developing countries expertise, cultural sensitivity, communication, and presentation skills.
- Good Knowledge of regulatory environment and requirements (national, international, and WHO standards).
- Track record of success in generating funds from public or private sector donors preferred.
- Fluency in English, French is a plus
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