The ACT-Accelerator (ACT-A) was launched on 24 April 2020, with the vision of creating a global solution to expedite the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACT-A combines public and private sector expertise and institutions from around the world to accelerate the development, regulatory approval, scale-up, delivery and equitable allocation of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines. The Vaccines pillar of the ACT (also known as Covax), co-led by CEPI, Gavi and WHO, is speeding up the search for effective vaccines for all countries. The aim is to deliver 2 billion doses for HICs, UMICs and LMICs by the end of 2021 to end the acute phase of the pandemic by focusing on priority groups around the world. COVAX will achieve this by acting as a platform that supports and accelerates research, development and manufacturing of a wide range of COVID-19 vaccine candidates, and the rapid scale-up and deployment of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine(s). All participating economies, regardless of income levels, will have equal access to these vaccines.
Under the supervision and overall guidance of the Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will undertake the following specific duties:
1. Conduct the project management of all workstreams - progress, issues. Provide information to relevant meetings on ongoing/completed/upcoming activities in workstreams.
2. Monitor workstreams/sub-workstreams across the three organizations to identify challenges/blockages and propose problem-solving processes to address and resolve issues.
3. Manage high priority workstreams leads and provide project management support as required to drive action, follow up and deliver on commitments and ensure that workstreams work effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner to achieve deliverables.
4. Develop a strategic project management roadmap for evaluation at regular intervals, based on workstream/sub-workstreams plans in order to identify items or areas that need urgent or priority action that will achieve expected results.
5. Convene key meetings (Covax Coordinating Committee, senior management, Workstream Convener calls, etc.), stimulate preparatory action where needed, prepare materials, action points and monitor follow up.
6. Oversee updating of data repository (core assumptions) by owners and evaluate and analyze data accordingly making recommendation or action.
7. Conduct periodic reporting on performance benchmarks of the Covax pillar within the ACT-Accelerator to ensure that Covax moves forward effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner to deliver two billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine and highlight bottlenecks accordingly.
8. Ensure continuous updating of Covax Sharepoint, Covax priorities dashboard, and other tools established for monitoring progress and evaluation.
9. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in Public Health, Management, Administration or related field.
Desirable:
Essential: A minimum of seven years' experience in programme and project management in the public and/or private sectors on health/social/economic issues. Experience in strategic planning and working in diverse teams. Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
Desirable: Experience working in an international organization.
- Strong expertise, knowledge and skills in the area of programme and project management.
- Strong expertise in strategic approaches to planning and problem-solving.
- Strong skills in building partnerships.
- Strong skills in ensuring effective and efficient meeting preparation, management and follow up.
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language.
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 74,913 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5138 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.