The TEI MAV+ works in close collaboration with African Union, particularly Africa Center for Desease Control (AfCDC) and Partnership for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM). As implementation partner for the Team Europe Support Service (TESS) of the TEI MAV+ the GIZ is supporting the PAVM through hiring professionals to work within the PAVM secretariat to drive the continental vaccine manufacturing agenda forward along the eight bold programs. The PAVM taskforce defined eight bold programs to support the vaccine manufacturing ecosystem and continental strategy including regulatory strengthening, market design and demand certainty, access to finance, technology transfer and IP, infrastructure, research & development, and talent development.

• Ensure that the Africa CDC Technology Transfer program is fully operationalized
• Provide technical expertise to the PHAHM team on vaccine and pharmaceuticals manufacturing in the areas of technology transfer & intellectual property
• Facilitate the coordination of partners and stakeholders supporting vaccines and other health products technology transfer to African manufacturers; design and implement a technology transfer support mechanism for African manufacturers; facilitate program management operational plan of Tech transfer & IP bold program
• Develop technical report on tech transfer status, including gap analysis, resource requirements, and progress update regarding tech transfer initiatives in the continent; report on implementation progress of Technology transfer bold program to PHAHM leadership and stakeholders
• Foster and take lead in activities related to coordinating PHAHM Technology transfer activities on the African continent; ensure that PHAHM activities are contributing to the overall Africa CDC manufacturing agenda
• Provide technical advice to vaccine and other health products manufacturers, Member States and National Regulatory Authorities as needed
• Provide training on technology transfer and other aspects of manufacturing as needed
• Coordinate the drafting of key documents (e.g., presentations, technical design document, proposals, briefing notes, and progress monitoring) for internal and external meetings and publications; review, evaluate papers, concepts and proposals related to vaccine, therapeutics, and diagnostics manufacturing technology transfer projects
• Represent PHAHM and Africa CDC in continental and international vaccine conferences and events, as needed
• Build and maintain effective relationships with member States, manufacturers, international organizations, and other partners, which will support the strategic and operational priorities of Africa CDC

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field, and many years of relevant experience in manufacturing technology transfer; a PHD is preferred
• Demonstrable experience in vaccine biologic, or pharmaceuticals manufacturing and technology transfer projects
• Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in the development of policies and processes for manufacturing technology transfers; proven experience working in health products manufacturing technology transfer
• Proven experience in presenting oral communication in international congresses, conferences, and seminars in the vaccine sector and or pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
• Demonstrable experience of the vaccine manufacturing industry, including regulatory frameworks, technology transfers and talent development
• Familiarity with fostering a network of regional entities to assist health products manufacturing; good knowledge of proactive multi-actor partnership building / coordination and knowledge management / sharing
• Coordination and management abilities and experience; being pro-active and solutions-oriented with initiative to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to apply effective leadership and interpersonal skills through use of strategic thinking, team and project leadership, decision-making skills
• Excellent technical writing skills, and skills in translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and high-level audiences
• Business fluent in English, other languages of the African Union are a plus

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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.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

This position is allocated to salary band 4 and is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The option to extend the contract is given.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.

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