We are seeking a Deputy Director General, Global Affairs and Communication / Special Envoy for Global Health Diplomacy for a 3-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Global Affairs and Communication Unit at the International Vaccine Institute. (Duty station: HQ (Seoul) preferred, other locations may be considered, provided the incumbent can effectively support headquarters and other IVI units)

Job Descriptio

n
Provide leadership, strategic vision, and execution of global engagement and communication for IVI. The position is representational; the incumbent will be asked to represent IVI internationally in lieu or in support of the Director General. This will include leading planning, content development, and execution of communications as well as leading engagement with countries, regional offices, funders, and other stakeholders through the Global Affairs and Communications (GAC) unit at IVI headquarters. The incumbent will lead IVI’s efforts to secure additional States Parties and funders, and assume responsibility for the Global Council and the Global Advisory Group of Experts meetings. The incumbent will be responsible for GAC’s performance against the annual institutional objectives. The incumbent will support other efforts to secure funding either directly (through state funders, ODA agencies, and philanthropic grants) or indirectly through support for scientific units at IV

I.
Key Roles & Responsibilit

ies
1. Lead Global Affairs and Communications (

• GAC)Leadership of
• GACResponsibility for current States Parties and funders, including requests, reports, and meet
• ingsIn official functions, represent IVI globally as needed if the Director General is unavailable, including leading IVI delegations during official visits to countries around the w
• orldResponsibility for international communications: press releases, websites, social media, GAC activities, accurate/concise presentations, official letters, and commen
• taryPrimary responsibility for new engagements with priority given to engaging G7 countries as States Parties and funders as well as broadening IVI’s appeal glob
• allyCoordination with IVI regional directors on engagements (as primary responsibility for bringing in state funders and States Parties rests with
• GAC)Responsible for following up on engagements after regional office lead engagement (if this is the case), coordinating with regional directors for information/i
• nputResponsible for initial and follow-up on engagement as the lead, while coordinating with regional directors for information/in
• put.Lead, support, and follow up with regional directors to maximize suc
• cessMember of the Leadership Team and the senior management

team
2. Develop and execute the GAC Strategic

Plan
3. Develop a strategic plan for new and current f

• undingBuild and grow relationships with existing and potential States Parties/f
• undersAssist in the development of funding proposals in support of IVI’s m
• issionSupport regional offices in engagement and proposals to state funders and potential sources
• of ODATake responsibility for compelling and insightful grant proposals which fulfill donors’ needs and IVI’s obje
• ctivesCollaborate internally with IVI Leadership Team, as well as external collaborators, to develop a strategy to secure program funding and diversity of IVI’s por

tfolio
4. Serve as a Leadership Team member

• at IVIContribute to developing goals and strategies for IVI and support the Director General in leading organizational change to IVI as a Leadership Team
• memberIVI representative with global remit in support of Director General, regional directors, etc. (e.g., governments, donors, policymakers, collaborators
• , etc.)Ensure functional connectivity with headquarters and regional
• officesSupport IVI Director General with documents, presentation preparation, or any

request
5. Manage and

• lead GACResponsibility for Joint Communications C
• ommitteeRegular updates to Director General and Leaders
• hip TeamAttendance at and support for IVI institutional meetings (Board of Trustees, Scientific Advisory Group, and Global Council as appropriate) as well as institutional organizational initiatives as a Leadership Tea
• m memberBuild and develop sustainable talent pipeline and development, including attracting and retaining especially highly talented p
• ersonnelWork closely with IVI headquarters on global engagement and the growth of IVI member c
• ountriesManage, motivate, and evaluate individual performance of direct repo
• rt staffEnsure adequate communication of IVI activities and impact, including peer-reviewed articles, donor reports, and presentations at meetings/con
• ferencesDevelop and maintain active digital communications platforms, including but not limited to social media posts and platforms to facilitate outreach, engagement, and
• advocacyCommunications role to include work on value proposition, communications, advocacy, social media and engagement

support
6. Fiscal respo

• nsibilityContribute to IVI’s state funding and project funding by securing new state funders and other project or OD

A funding
7. Advocacy and recognition of IVI among regional and global health institutions, international organizations, local and continenta

l agencies
8. Any other roles and activities

as assigned
Job Requirements and Qu

alifications
1. Education

• RequirementsM.D., J.D., Ph.D. (e.g. immunology, molecular biology, virology, public health, epidemiology, statistics), or advanced degree in another relevant field (e.g. international relatio

ns) preferred
2. Related Field W

• ork Experience15+ years of experience working in diplomacy, foreign service, and/or vaccine-related scientific fields (immunology, molecular biology, virology, clinical development, epidemiology/vaccine effectiveness, or global health policy, etc.) in a PDP, biotech, large pharmaceutical industry, government, or leading academic institution
• or universityDiplomatic experience in global health at minister or counselor, attaché, or country director levels for government development assistance programs, particu
• larly in LMICsExperience in capacity building, global health, or national-level experience in public health in LMICs, especially in areas relevant to vaccines (including clinical trials, epidemiology, manufacturing, or regul
• atory affairs)Demonstrated success in grant acquisition and fundin
• g mobilizationMore than 10 years of people managem

ent experience
3. Technical and Professional Ski

• lls / KnowledgeStrong management and leadership skills & experience with the ability to oversee the setup and operation of new country office(s), including host country engagements and research pr
• oject executionKnowledge and background in vaccines, medicine, and global health, which enables to be a strong representative for IVI to the public, IVI’s member states, and the scien
• tific communityExperience working in Africa and/or Latin America with solid relationships with stakeholders including ot
• her governmentsGood knowledge of clinical development and research implementation, preferably with vaccines and in a developing
• country settingExperience with high income country development assi
• stance programsPrior assignment to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalent) and experience / official position in embassies, regional activities
• or headquartersKnowledge of regulatory affairs, training needs, and capacity buil
• ding is helpfulTrack record of success in generating funds from public or privat

e sector donors
4

• . Key Co
• mpetencyAd
• vocacyLeadership
• Diplomacy
• skillsMana

gementCreativity
5. Lan

• guage ProficiencyFluency in English is required, African language(s) or F

rench is an asset