Senior Operations Manager GAVI

Are you bilingual in French/English and enjoy Senior Operations Management? If so, we are delighted to announce that we are recruting for a Senior Operations Manager role. MannionDaniels seeks a bi-lingual (French/ English) Senior Operations Manager to support the delivery of Gavi’s new fund to strengthen engagement with CSOs and local partners across 14 countries through up to 60 grants.

MannionDaniels have been contracted by Gavi to deliver this new funding mechanism which aims to:

     i.        Increase vaccination coverage and reduce zero dose and under-immunised children.

    ii.        Set up grant/contract schemes with CSOs and local partners that are results-focused, cost-effective and provide value for money.

   iii.        Strengthen the capacity of CSOs and local partners to implement contracts/grants effectively and efficiently.

   iv.        Contribute to a conducive partnership, a joint vision and clarified collaboration modalities between governments, and civil society and local partners,

    v.        Help roll out HPV vaccination; and

   vi.        Robustly evaluate the contracts/grant with CSOs and local partners to capture learning and ensure course correction as required.

The Senior Operations Manager supports the implementation of effective and efficient activities to deliver the Gavi project in accordance with international standards, best practice and donor expectations. The role reports to the Deputy Team Lead- Gavi and is responsible for consistent implementation of systems and procedures. The Senior Operations Manager will be expected to support our culture of continuous improvement.

A strong operational background in international development, including extensive field experience, and excellent project management skills are essential for the role. The Senior Operations Manager will manage a medium sized team and occasional overseas travel may be required.