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Job-ID: V000054573 Location: Addis Abeba Assignment period: 05/15/2023 - 12/31/2025 Field: Social Sectors Type of employment: full- or part-time Application deadline: 07/04/2023Job description
The European Union launched in 2021 a Team Europe Initiative on manufacturing and access to vaccines, medicines and health technologies (TEI MAV+) to boost local manufacturing capacities and strengthen pharmaceutical systems in Africa. Members of โTeam Europeโ, including the European Commission, EU Member States and the European Investment Bank, work in close collaboration with the African Union, particularly Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Partnership for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), to advance the aims of this flagship Global Gateway initiative and the objectives of the African Union. To foster close coordination and effective collaboration between all parties under the initiative, the European Commission has set up a Team Europe Support Service. Funding from the EU for this technical support service is complemented by Belgium (โฌ3 million) and Germany (โฌ2 million). As an implementation partner of the Team Europe Support Service, the GIZ supports PAVM in hiring professionals to work within its secretariat and drive forward the continental vaccine manufacturing agenda.
Your tasks
Report to the PAVM work stream lead and works hand-in-hand with other workstream members Develop a detailed and robust work plan for workstream activities for the short-mid and long-term Lead internal work stream meeting preparation, facilitation and follow-up Lead and/or manage specific design and policy/strategy setting activities, including analyses, options assessment and recommendation setting with the workstream owner Review and evaluate papers, concepts and proposals and coordinate and interact with external actors relevant for the work stream agenda Help to structure problem statements and identify solutions Draft key documents (e.g., presentations, technical design document, proposals, briefing notes, question and answer key milestones, and progress monitoring) for internal and external use Coordinate, plan and execute the work within the Task Force to ensure timely completion and alignment with the overall programme implementation planYour profile
Masterโs Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals or Biology or related fields with many years of work experience, with first working experience in the educational / scientific / private sector setting OR Bachelorโs Degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals or Biology or a related field with many years of work experience Several years of supervisory and managerial experience Demonstrable technical expertise in the pharmaceutical field with focus on Biologics Many years of work experience in the field in an African country in the Health sector โ public or private institutions Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with strong communication abilities both in writing and verbal. Strong self-motivation and project management skills Fluent English; Knowledge of two or more of African Union working languages (French, Arabic or Portuguese) requiredLocation information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in in Ethiopia.
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations. You can find further information in the Guide to the Collective Agreement on Assignment Conditions in Fragile Contexts.
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
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Notes
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
The willingness for frequent business trips is required.
For this assignment a personnel cooperation with African Union is intended.
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