Lead, Pandemic Sciences

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, public policy, international development, social sciences, or a related field from a recognized university.
  
• Master's degree in a health-related field is an asset.
  
• Relevant professional qualification and membership in a relevant professional body.
  
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a similar setting.
  
• Experience engaging faculty and staff in higher education institutions, civil society organizations, government, the private sector, and young people.
  
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and delivering results in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
  
• Experience designing and delivering health, science, and/or leadership development programs for young people in Africa.
  
• Experience with global grant-making.
  
• Experience working across cultures and geographies; living and working in Africa is highly desirable.
  

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Partnership design and delivery

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the Higher Education Pandemic Sciences Collaborative.
  
• Co-create proposals with prospective partners across the respective collaboratives.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues across Special Programs, Education and Transitions, and other Foundation teams to strengthen new and existing partnerships.
  
• Advise and accompany partners on implementation, progress tracking, and learning, ensuring high-quality delivery across the partnership portfolio.
  
• Support the planning and execution of governance structures within the collaboratives.
  

Convening, learning and reporting

• Organize monthly or quarterly partner meetings to ensure excellence in implementation.
  
• Plan and deliver face-to-face convenings and virtual meetings.
  
• Capture data and learnings, ensuring insights and impact are routinely and effectively reported and integrated into program adaptations.
  
• Analyze and synthesize partner feedback to inform broader program development and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Support connections, exchange, and learning across the regional portfolio.
  

Stakeholder management and safeguarding

• Cultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders to scale impact.
  
• Support partners in safeguarding the wellbeing of all program participants.