Job Opening

The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise (the “Enterprise”) is an alliance of independent organizations from around the globe, promoting innovation and collaboration to accelerate the development of a preventive vaccine against HIV. Current key stakeholders of the Enterprise include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIAID), the Government of Canada, the European Commission, European Developing Country Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), UNAIDS, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), French National Agency for Research on AIDS (ANRS), AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), Wellcome Trust, and others.

Responsibilities:-

Working closely with and reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Policy Development (the “Director”) will advise the Enterprise Secretariat on current international and domestic policy issues that support and enable research and development of a safe and effective HIV vaccine. Amongst other duties, she/he will support the Enterprise’s current efforts to develop a new Scientific Strategic Plan and its implementation. The Director will work with various committees of key stakeholders and others that may be established, and will coordinate policy development efforts with the senior management of the Enterprise.

The Director will combine superior communication and interpersonal skills with a track record in policy, planning, program execution and management.

Specific responsibilities will include:-

• Developing relevant portions of the new Scientific Strategic Plan related to policy and issues that will enable the acceleration of the development of an HIV vaccine.
• Consulting with other policy leaders, decision-makers, and counterparts at governmental and non-governmental, domestic and international, HIV/AIDS and global health organizations, research institutes, and pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop mutually beneficial strategies and collaborative relationships to support the implementation of the new Scientific Strategic Plan.
• Collaborating with the management of the Enterprise to develop new global partnerships of domestic and international governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities, as needed, to support current and future research and advocacy efforts.
• Serving as project manager for the development of portions of the Scientific Strategic Plan that include issues and themes that enable research and development.
• Collaborating with communications and other programmatic staff members on the generation of content for print and electronic publications.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HIV/AIDS, global health, and international research, ethics-related initiatives, programs, legislation, and policies that impact the mission of the Enterprise.
• Excellent benefits including 403(b) savings plan, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, transit benefits, and more.

Qualifications:-

The Director must possess a global perspective on current HIV/AIDS policy and be a team player with an enthusiastic commitment to the Enterprise's mission. Experience working with a global constituency in HIV research-focused government, non-profit, academic or for-profit organizations is a plus. She/he must be a thoughtful, articulate, inspiring leader who will work closely with the Director of External Relations, the staff, Board, and other partners to develop and implement the new Scientific Strategic Plan for the field. A proven track record in managing complex projects from inception to completion is required. Specific qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Health or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with current policy issues in HIV/AIDS research and global health more broadly.
• At least seven years’ experience in a senior-level position in a policy, advocacy, or programmatic role in an organization working to improve public health (non-profit or government experience and/or working on global health issues preferred).
• Self starter with experience fostering consensus on complex policy issues with diverse stakeholders and international constituencies.
• Strong project management experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Record of success producing timely results while working in a dynamic organization.
• Appreciation of cultural diversity.
• The highest personal and professional integrity combined with a sense of humor and an appreciation for cultural diversity and team-focused environment.

To Apply:-

Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

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