Gavi
Senior Donor Manager, U.S. Strategy
Gavi, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position title:
Senior Donor Manager, U.S. StrategyLocation:
Washington, DCPurpose of the position:
Develop and support engagement and fundraising strategies for mobilizing strong levels of resources in the United States to meet Gavi core programs needs and specific initiatives.Department:
US StrategyTeam:
Resource Mobilization and GrowthReports to:
Director, U.S. StrategyCareer step level:
4Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership that helps vaccinate half the world’s children against some of the world’s deadliest diseases and protect people’s health. The Vaccine Alliance brings together developing country and donor governments, WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector partners.Since its inception in 2000, Gavi has helped to immunize a whole generation – over 1 billion children – and prevented more than 17.3 million future deaths, helping to halve child mortality in 73 lower-income countries and creating economic benefits of over USD 220.5 billion for the countries. Gavi also plays a key role in improving global health security by supporting health systems as well as funding global stockpiles for Ebola, cholera, meningococcal and yellow fever vaccines.Gavi is now preparing the road to its next replenishment for 2026 – 2030, in a challenging context of poly-crisis for the international community. Support from existing investors and engagement of new investors will be critical to enable the organization to meet its objectives.THE ROLE
The Senior Donor Manager, U.S. Strategy will be a critical liaison to the U.S. market, helping to ensure effective communication and engagement with U.S. Government officials and other key stakeholders. S/he will drive engagement with external stakeholders, including Congressional offices, CSOs, the private sector and philanthropy.Support strong funding and engagement from the United States government and private sector for Gavi programmes.Continue to build and expand the profile of Gavi and immunization among key stakeholders in the United States.Help build and maintain a network in the United States of key champions supporting Gavi and its mission.Produce well-written content tailored to key stakeholder audiences in the U.S.Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall resource mobilization strategy for the Gavi Secretariat.Main Duties/Responsibilities
The Resource Mobilization and Growth (RMG) team in the Gavi Secretariat has the principal responsibility for the strategic development and implementation of Gavi’s resource mobilization strategy vis-à-vis government donors and other key public and private institutions.In collaboration with the Director of U.S. Strategy, develop and pursue strategies for mobilizing strong levels of financial resources and engagement from the United States.Create, maintain and cultivate close working relationships with Congressional staff, the Administration and other stakeholders.Interact and collaborate with Congressional staff, including conceiving of, staffing, and attending events, briefings, and hearings.Work closely with consultants to prioritise and conduct Hill and Administration outreach.Develop new and project manage existing private sector partnerships.Initiate or project manage grant agreements and renewals with donor governments, foundations, and corporations.Respond to donor requests in a timely manner.Draft collateral materials, legislative analysis, position statements, talking points, letters, memos, speeches, and other materials.Qualifications
ACADEMIC
An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s level) in public policy, public health, political science or public administration strongly preferred.Work Experience
8-10 years of experience working on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, or in the U.S. advocacy community.Strong understanding and experience with political and technical governmental decision-making processes in the United States.Skills/Competencies
Essential
Detailed knowledge of the U.S. federal political system and government processes.Outstanding ability to interact effectively with leaders in public policy, global health and other partners.Ability to understand and synthesize technical and strategic elements.Superior analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.Desirable
Excellent knowledge of the Gavi, vaccines and immunizations and global health issues generally.LANGUAGES
Written and spoken Fluency in English.Written and spoken fluency in French is an advantage.CONTACTS
Internal
Gavi Secretariat;Gavi Alliance Partners.External
US Government;Civil Society Community;Private Sector;Other partners as appropriate.If you wish to apply, please provide a
cover letter
and
resume
through our Careers webpage.
Deadline for applications is 29 September 2024.Gavi is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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Senior Donor Manager, U.S. StrategyLocation:
Washington, DCPurpose of the position:
Develop and support engagement and fundraising strategies for mobilizing strong levels of resources in the United States to meet Gavi core programs needs and specific initiatives.Department:
US StrategyTeam:
Resource Mobilization and GrowthReports to:
Director, U.S. StrategyCareer step level:
4Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership that helps vaccinate half the world’s children against some of the world’s deadliest diseases and protect people’s health. The Vaccine Alliance brings together developing country and donor governments, WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector partners.Since its inception in 2000, Gavi has helped to immunize a whole generation – over 1 billion children – and prevented more than 17.3 million future deaths, helping to halve child mortality in 73 lower-income countries and creating economic benefits of over USD 220.5 billion for the countries. Gavi also plays a key role in improving global health security by supporting health systems as well as funding global stockpiles for Ebola, cholera, meningococcal and yellow fever vaccines.Gavi is now preparing the road to its next replenishment for 2026 – 2030, in a challenging context of poly-crisis for the international community. Support from existing investors and engagement of new investors will be critical to enable the organization to meet its objectives.THE ROLE
The Senior Donor Manager, U.S. Strategy will be a critical liaison to the U.S. market, helping to ensure effective communication and engagement with U.S. Government officials and other key stakeholders. S/he will drive engagement with external stakeholders, including Congressional offices, CSOs, the private sector and philanthropy.Support strong funding and engagement from the United States government and private sector for Gavi programmes.Continue to build and expand the profile of Gavi and immunization among key stakeholders in the United States.Help build and maintain a network in the United States of key champions supporting Gavi and its mission.Produce well-written content tailored to key stakeholder audiences in the U.S.Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall resource mobilization strategy for the Gavi Secretariat.Main Duties/Responsibilities
The Resource Mobilization and Growth (RMG) team in the Gavi Secretariat has the principal responsibility for the strategic development and implementation of Gavi’s resource mobilization strategy vis-à-vis government donors and other key public and private institutions.In collaboration with the Director of U.S. Strategy, develop and pursue strategies for mobilizing strong levels of financial resources and engagement from the United States.Create, maintain and cultivate close working relationships with Congressional staff, the Administration and other stakeholders.Interact and collaborate with Congressional staff, including conceiving of, staffing, and attending events, briefings, and hearings.Work closely with consultants to prioritise and conduct Hill and Administration outreach.Develop new and project manage existing private sector partnerships.Initiate or project manage grant agreements and renewals with donor governments, foundations, and corporations.Respond to donor requests in a timely manner.Draft collateral materials, legislative analysis, position statements, talking points, letters, memos, speeches, and other materials.Qualifications
ACADEMIC
An advanced degree (e.g. Master’s level) in public policy, public health, political science or public administration strongly preferred.Work Experience
8-10 years of experience working on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, or in the U.S. advocacy community.Strong understanding and experience with political and technical governmental decision-making processes in the United States.Skills/Competencies
Essential
Detailed knowledge of the U.S. federal political system and government processes.Outstanding ability to interact effectively with leaders in public policy, global health and other partners.Ability to understand and synthesize technical and strategic elements.Superior analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.Desirable
Excellent knowledge of the Gavi, vaccines and immunizations and global health issues generally.LANGUAGES
Written and spoken Fluency in English.Written and spoken fluency in French is an advantage.CONTACTS
Internal
Gavi Secretariat;Gavi Alliance Partners.External
US Government;Civil Society Community;Private Sector;Other partners as appropriate.If you wish to apply, please provide a
cover letter
and
resume
through our Careers webpage.
Deadline for applications is 29 September 2024.Gavi is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
#J-18808-Ljbffr