Mosquito Gene Drive Technology Expert (Preferably Bilingual)

Strong research design and implementation skills, demonstrated by a research track record.

Skills in policy analysis and evidence synthesis and translation, including using systematic reviews and rapid reviews to distil messages for policymakers and other non-scientific audiences.

Policy engagement with senior policymakers and other policy actors.

Management and coordination of research, capacity development, or advocacy programmes and partnerships.

Excellent writing and communication skills in English and French.

Strong interpersonal skills with effective team management skills.

Excellent scientific writing and presentations skills with a track record of scientific publications and conference presentations.

Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions

Prior experience working in sub-Sahara Africa is preferred, and experience working in any of the two project countries will be an added advantage.

Willingness and ability to travel to relevant global and regional events as well as to project countries.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of research, policy, communications and advocacy experts in the conceptualization, design and implementation of the Health Technologies Advocacy Platform.

Design and conduct a range of analyses to inform the design and implementation of the project at different stages of implementation (including landscape and policy analyses, political economy analyses, and reviews of existing research and other evidence, relating to the health technology of focus).

Build and nurture strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders at the global, regional and project country levels.

Steer project planning, coordination and management, working closely with multi-country groups to implement and track progress against the project’s workplan.

Manage country and regional partners involved in the delivery of the project in various countries and the sub-Saharan Africa region.

Oversee the implementation of the project’s monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE) plan, facilitating regular discussions on the testing of the project’s theory of change.

Manage and oversee data and information collected under the project.

Prepare regular project implementation reports and lead regular meetings with the project’s funding partner to discuss progress and lessons.

Document and publish lessons from project implementation through global, regional and national conferences, and journal articles and other publications.

Contribute to development of the Institute.

Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

Required languages: