KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme Programme Manager - Vaccine R&D and Workforce Development Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme Programme Manager - Vaccine R&D and Workforce Development Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating strategic operational and administrative aspects of an initiative focused on development of human resource capability in vaccine biomanufacturing and other key elements of the vaccine ecosystem in Africa.

The post is based in Kenya at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) but involves extensive interactions with collaborators in academia and vaccine manufacturing globally.

Suitable candidates will be highly driven, ambitious, and with a strong passion for vaccine research and development in Africa. This is a full-time appointment for a period of 24 months initially, with the possibility of extension.

Description:

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Directly Supervises: Project Coordinator

Indirectly Supervises: None

Budget and Resource Responsibility:

Tracking Programme expenditure against the budget, development of grants and budgets, financial forecasting to meet workforce development needs, management of Programme assets, submission of financial reports as per funding requirements, planning and delivery of vaccinology events in Africa.

Job Dimensions:

The primary responsibility will be to support a set of activities aimed at strengthening vaccine R&D in Africa, including workforce development, annual vaccinology courses in Africa, quarterly vaccinology webinars for students in universities and other higher learning institutions in Africa, vaccine R&D internships at manufacturing facilities globally, and other activities.

The post holder will be highly motivated, self-driven and expected to take leadership in championing the further development and strengthening of the vaccine R&D and manufacture ecosystem in Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and implement programmatic goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures

Take responsibility for day-to-day operational and financial management of the vaccine R&D and workforce development initiative

Plan and track capital, operating budgets and expenditures in liaison with the finance and grants departments of the KWTRP and project partners

Arrange and implement legal and contractual agreements as required to facilitate the workforce development programme

Oversee controls and problem resolution in line with KWTRP’s policies and procedures

Maintain a register of risks and implement strategies to mitigate risk

Represent the workforce development programme to relevant internal committees, project partners, funding agencies and external organizations

Preparation of reports, presentations and other project outputs and liaison with the funder(s) and other key stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

A Master’s in Business Administration/Strategic Management/Project Management/Statistics or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Minimum Ten (10) years overall experience, five (5) years of which were at managerial level with some

experience of R&D in Africa
Degree in scientific field - biological sciences/pharmacy/veterinary medicine is an added advantage

Exceptional project management skills with evidence of managing multiple large projects simultaneously, proficiency in using project management tools / Prince 2 qualification in project management

Significant skills in leadership, organization, prioritisation, problem-solving and decision making.

Financially literate with sound knowledge of budgeting methodologies and resource management concepts including proven experience of preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports

Demonstrable experience in writing high quality reports and presentations in English, with evidence of being attentive to detail.

Ability to network, communicate, be diplomatic and maintain strong local and international relationships within a multi-cultural environment and wide diversity of people, and have experience in resolving disputes.

Proven programme leadership including planning, managing and delivering international programmes.

Desirable Criteria:

Relevant experience in the design and implementation of learning and development programmes in Africa

Experience in management of vaccine research and development Programmes

Competencies:

Financial management skills with experience of managing significant programme budgets to demanding deadlines and to deliver to set timelines

Confident communicator with track-record of prioritising and delivering on a varied and extensive workload to tight deadlines across multiple partners in a global network

Experience of managing a team and managing good working relationships across a range of cultures at both an individual and institutional level.

Competence in the design of learning and development programmes

Strategic thinker with a well-organised and efficient approach to the application of project planning and controls including, staff development, project risk management and value for money

Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with varied stakeholders, and to work within a team in a multi-cultural environment

Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines

Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integrity

Physical Environment/conditions:

Office based

Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme Programme Manager - Vaccine R&D and Workforce Development Jobs in Kenya

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