Senior Manager, Innovative Finance

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Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN2544

Job Title

Location

Location Geneva

Team

Reporting to

Reporting to Head, International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm)

Career Step Level 4

Job Description

Position title: Senior Manager, Innovative Finance

Contract type / duration: 5-year fixed-term contract

Location: Geneva

Department: Resource Mobilisation & Growth

Team: Innovative Finance and Development Finance

Reports To: Head, International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm)

N° of positions supervised (if applicable): N/A

Career Step
: 4

Work Permit: Gavi will support the successful candidate and eligible family members in obtaining the required Swiss residence or legitimation permits, subject to candidate provision of the necessary documentation.

The Senior Manager role sits in the Innovative Finance and Development Finance team, with a primary role in supporting the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm), and reports to the Head, IFFIm. The position combines responsibility for the effective operation, governance and evolution of IFFIm with a broader contribution to the development and implementation of Gavi’s development and innovative finance agenda.

Working across Gavi, the role collaborates closely with colleagues in the Resource Mobilisation and Growth Department, as well as other departments such as Finance, Legal, Governance and Communications. Externally, the role engages with Gavi current and prospective donors, the IFFIm Board, the World Bank, rating agencies, multilateral development banks and other public- and private-sector partners.

The role combines analytical, project-management, coordination and stakeholder-engagement responsibilities. Its core mission is to support the successful delivery and strategic value of IFFIm, while helping identify, assess and advance financing approaches that can mobilise, accelerate or improve the use of resources for Gavi’s mission.

• Produce robust financial and policy analysis on the design and implementation of development and innovative finance solutions for Gavi and IFFIm.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective Gavi and IFFIm donors, including preparing tailored analysis and engagement materials.
• Coordinate the preparation and delivery of Gavi and IFFIm governance meetings, including Board and committee meetings, to shape agendas, develop decision-ready papers and presentations, and track decisions and actions.
• Support the effective operation, governance and strategic evolution of IFFIm, coordinating cross-functional and external work streams, including implementation of the strategic review and other priority initiatives, and ensuring timely delivery and follow-up.
• Contribute to the identification, design, assessment and implementation of development and innovative finance mechanisms suited to Gavi’s needs, working with relevant teams and partners to develop concepts, business cases, options and supporting materials.

Note:
The essential functions listed in this section are not exhaustive of the job responsibilities; other duties may be assigned consistently with the department needs.

• Typically, 8-12 years’ relevant professional experience in development finance, capital markets, investment banking or a related field.
• Experience developing, assessing or implementing financial solutions, programmes or transactions, with strong analytical judgement and the ability to translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Proven delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects, including structuring work, coordinating inputs and delivering against tight timelines.
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