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Nairobi - Kenya

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

**Contract Period: Up to December 31 2025 (with possibility of an extension)**

GAVI CSO HOSTING ARRANGEMENT

Amref Health Africa serves as the host of the Gavi Civil Society Organization (CSO) Constituency collaborating with an extensive network of civil society organizations across local national and international levels. This partnership provides coordination strategic advisory services governance support process management comprehensive communications and administrative services aimed at advancing Gavis Immunization Agenda 2030 and the implementation of Gavi 6.0 Strategy.

JOB PURPOSE

The Programme and Advocacy Director will provide high-level managerial and technical leadership for the Gavi CSO Hosting Arrangement. This role blends program oversight with strategic advocacy and policy engagement aimed at amplifying civil society voices within Gavis governance and operational frameworks. A key focus will be on aligning CSO priorities with Gavis 6.0 strategy and effectively positioning civil society actors for the next strategic period particularly in a rapidly evolving global health landscape. The Director will lead engagements with various teams within the Gavi Secretariat the Gavi CSO Constituency members of the Gavi Alliance and other global health initiatives to ensure coherence with Gavis global immunization goals. The role also requires ensuring full compliance with relevant policies and regulations including Gavis financial management policies safeguarding standards risk mitigation measures ethical and accountability frameworks and any applicable host institution and donor compliance requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programme Leadership and Management:

  • Provide strategic vision leadership and management for the effective delivery of the Gavi CSO Hosting Arrangements objectives.
  • Rapidly adapt and oversee implementation and monitoring of the 2025 work plan and budget to address the changing operating climate and emerging constituency needs.
  • Ensure quality timeliness and compliance of all program activities in accordance with Amref Health Africa and Gavi policies.
  • Convene relevant Gavi CSO meetings and facilitate participatory decision-making.
  • Lead recruitment and onboarding of new constituency members when necessary.
  • Support CSO board members in the process for recruiting the Gavi Board Alternate member SAGE Representative delegate to the Policy and Programme Committee (PPC).
  • Support the Board Member Alternate Board Member and the Special Advisor in engaging the Gavi CSO Constituency in Board paper reviews and communicating board decisions to the Constituency.
  • Line management of the host arrangement team and maintaining a motivated high performing team.

Advocacy Policy Engagement and Future of Gavi CSO Engagement:

  • Design coordinate and implement robust advocacy and policy engagement strategies that advance Gavi CSO Constituency interests in global immunization and CSO engagement at country level;
  • Lead in the development of position statements advocacy pieces on key issues of importance to the CSO Constituency;
  • Guide the holistic approach for CSO engagement in 6.0. including constituency activities to input into the new structure for Gavi CSO engagement;
  • Work closely with the Gavi Secretariat to ensure CSOs input are represented in strategies policies plans grant making processes resource mobilization etc.
  • Lead representation and ensure balanced participation of CSO voices in key regional and global policy forums task teams and working groups.
  • Facilitate the development and dissemination of knowledge translation products including policy briefs evidence summaries and advocacy materials in collaboration with the Gavi Secretariat and CSO leadership.
  • Manage engagement with key stakeholders including governments CSOs private sector and donor communities to foster strategic partnerships and enhance influence.
  • Coordinate attendance and input of CSO representatives in Gavi policy discussions to support evidence-based decision-making and constituency priorities.
  • Monitor advocacy outputs and outcomes ensuring timely reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
  • Lead in development of policy briefs as may be required from time to time.

Coordination Networking and Knowledge Management:

  • Strengthen coordination between Gavi Secretariat and CSO Constituency to enhance communication and information flow.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning within the Constituency and across Gavi platforms contributing to Gavis learning agenda on civil society engagement.
  • Oversee management of the CSO membership database to ensure up-to-date records and enhanced transparency.
  • Promote capacity building within the Constituency to enable effective policy engagement and advocacy.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure adherence to all legal regulatory and contractual obligations related to the Gavi CSO Hosting Arrangement.
  • Manage project risks proactively including financial reputational and operational risks ensuring appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Ensure ethical stewardship of resources including financial human and data assets in line with organizational standards and donor policies.

Reporting and Communication:

  • Prepare review and submit timely and accurate quarterly (and final) technical and financial reports to Gavi and other stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates to the Gavi Secretariat Board and Alternate Board members as well as other governance structures as needed.
  • Support clear transparent communication within the Gavi CSO Secretariat and with external partners.

Qualifications :

Education

  • Masters degree or higher in Public Health Social Sciences International Development Non-Profit Management or a closely related field.

Experience

  • At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing complex multi-stakeholder programs preferably in global health immunization or civil society sectors.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advocacy policy engagement and behaviour change communication.
  • Proven experience engaging with civil society government bodies donors and private sector actors at local regional and global levels.
  • Team management experience including developing and managing high performing teams.
  • Strong track record in managing donor compliance and reporting including strategic planning and budgeting.
  • Experience working across diverse geographic contexts with familiarity in Africa preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders such as civil society private sector government ministries and officials donors community-based institutions.
  • Ability to provide leadership communicate effectively conflict resolution and promote a team approach to enhance staff commitment to the programs success. 
  • Familiarity with Gavi policies procedures strategies and work.
  • Language skills: Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in French is an advantage. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.


Additional Information :

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience.

Kindly note that the application deadline is July 23 2025.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.


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