Manager, Strategy Design and Delivery Temp

ph3Job Description /h3 pbPosition title: /b Manager, Strategy Design Delivery /p pbContract type / duration: /b Up to 12 month fixed-term contract /p pbLocation: /b Geneva /p pbDepartment: /b Strategy, Policy Foresight /p pbTeam: /b Strategy Design Delivery Team /p pbReports To: /b Head, Strategy Design Delivery /p pbN° of positions supervised (if applicable): /b N/A /p pbCareer Step: /b 3 /p h3About the Role /h3 pThe Strategy, Policy and Foresight Department serves as Gavi’s strategic compass – guiding the organisation through complexity with clarity, credibility, and collaboration. The department focuses on four work areas: /p ul libForesight: /b Ensuring the Alliance remains fit-for-purpose over the long term by anticipating trends, navigating uncertainty, and helping reshape the global health ecosystem. /li libStrategy: /b Leading the development of Gavi’s five-year strategies (e.g. Gavi 6.0) and sub-strategies and getting them ready for roll-out, grounded in evidence, and responsive to country needs. /li libPolicy: /b Crafting evidence-based programmatic, funding and vaccine policies and investment cases that are country-driven, impactful, equitable, and resource-efficient. /li libDelivery Acceleration: /b Accelerating the implementation of strategy delivery where cross-functional collaboration is essential to drive impact (e.g. programmatic ‘must wins’). /li /ul pThrough its two teams - Strategy Design Delivery Team (SDD) and Policy - the department operates with a structured, data-driven, and solution-oriented approach. /p pThe core objective of the role is to design and deliver high-impact strategic programmatic initiatives that shape Gavi’s future direction. The Manager will develop high-quality, evidence-based options and recommendations, facilitate stakeholder engagement across the Secretariat, Alliance and broader global health ecosystem, and ensure strategic priorities are translated into practical implementation plans. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liStrategic analysis and option development: Prepare robust evidence bases, actionable options and recommendations, and implementation plans aligned with Gavi’s strategic priorities, working closely with cross-Secretariat project teams /li liSenior decision-making support: Contribute to high-quality, insight-driven deliverables—including strategy documents, presentations and decision memos for Gavi’s CEO, executive leadership, and Board /li liStakeholder engagement and alignment: Engage stakeholders across the Alliance and broader global health ecosystem at technical and leadership levels, facilitating transparent, inclusive processes and fostering alignment /li liImplementation planning and delivery follow-through: Translate strategic priorities into practical implementation plans, including facilitating integration into Gavi Secretariat guidelines, processes, and programmes /li /ul pNote: The essential functions listed in this section are not exhaustive of the job responsibilities; other duties may be assigned consistently with the department's needs. /p h3As examples, the Manager may work on /h3 ul liWhat are the implications of key trends in the multilateral, global health and immunisation ecosystem for the Alliance’s long-term value proposition and operating model? /li liHow will Gavi adapt the Gavi 6.0 Strategy in light of shifting resource availability? What are the implications for strategy roll-out? /li liHow should Gavi’s approach to engaging the private sector evolve in Gavi 6.0? /li liHow will Gavi’s collaboration with the Global Fund and other global health institutions evolve in the context of the reshaping global health architecture? /li liHow will Gavi drive the deployment of a more effective, sustainable, and integrated model for delivering immunisation campaigns? /li /ul h3Your Experience and Skills /h3 pbProfessional Experience: /b /p ul liAt least 5 years of professional experience, including at least two years of experience in a top tier management consulting firm and/or at least two years of experience in the private sector required /li liSignificant experience in the field of strategy development is essential /li liExperience in global health and/or the non-profit sector is an asset /li /ul pbEducation and Qualifications: /b /p ul liAdvanced degree in business administration, public health, epidemiology, medicine, public policy, economics, international development or equivalent required /li /ul pbTechnical and Functional Skills: /b /p ul liExcellent analytical skills, including excellent knowledge of global health /li liStructured strategic thinking /li liExcellent project management skills /li liAbility to manage stakeholders and influence outside of formal hierarchical structures /li liExcellent writing, communication and presentation skills /li liConfidence when dealing with senior leadership /li liAbility to work independently, under pressure and with resilience, demonstrating initiative and flexibility /li /ul pbLanguages Needed: /b /p ul liFluent in English /li liOther languages desirable, particularly French /li /ul pbHow You Work (Behaviours and Mindsets) /b /p ul liYou are highly collaborative, building trust-based relationships across diverse teams, departments, and partner organisations to drive progress on complex, cross-cutting initiatives /li liYou communicate with clarity, navigating sensitive dynamics and influencing outcomes across a wide range of stakeholders /li liYou operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of your scope of work and driving it forward with structure and energy /li liYou thrive in complex, fast-evolving environments, demonstrating agility and judgment in the face of ambiguity and shifting priorities /li liYou demonstrate initiative and resilience under pressure, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions to keep work on track /li liYou are able to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships with multiple teams /li liYou are mission-driven and delivery-oriented, maintaining focus on achieving tangible impact while upholding the highest standards of excellence /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr