Lead, Pandemic Sciences

THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Director, Special Programs Collaboratives, the Lead, Pandemic Sciences Collaborative will be responsible for engaging partners and youth to drive the successful implementation of the Foundation's Health Collaboratives namely the Pandemic Sciences Collaborative and the Public Health and Primary Health Care Collaborative. The role builds and stewards high-quality partnerships that advance youth-centred health programming across Africa.WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTEPartnership design and deliveryContribute to the design and implementation of the Higher Education Pandemic Sciences Collaborative.Co-create proposals with prospective partners across the respective collaboratives.Collaborate with colleagues across Special Programs, Education and Transitions, and other Foundation teams to strengthen new and existing partnerships.Advise and accompany partners on implementation, progress tracking, and learning, ensuring high-quality delivery across the partnership portfolio.Support the planning and execution of governance structures within the collaboratives.Convening, learning and reportingOrganize monthly or quarterly partner meetings to ensure excellence in implementation.Plan and deliver face-to-face convenings and virtual meetings.Capture data and learnings, ensuring insights and impact are routinely and effectively reported and integrated into program adaptations.Analyze and synthesize partner feedback to inform broader program development and drive continuous improvement.Support connections, exchange, and learning across the regional portfolio.Stakeholder management and safeguardingCultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders to scale impact.Support partners in safeguarding the wellbeing of all program participants.WHO YOU AREBachelor's degree in a health-related field, public policy, international development, social sciences, or a related field from a recognized university.Master's degree in a health-related field is an asset.Relevant professional qualification and membership in a relevant professional body.A minimum of ten (10) years...