The individual will play a critical role in supporting the SRHR teams\u2019 ambitious mission to Break the Cycle of HIV Transmission which has a core focus on closing the testing gap, accelerating the introduction and scale up of game changing diagnostic and biomedical prevention products and expanding access to services by leveraging integrated pathways such as primary health care, tuberculosis and nutrition to maximize impact.
Main purpose of the role is:
Lead strategy to prepare the market for introduction of innovative products through a combination of market shaping interventions, implementation planning and stakeholder coordination. Oversee programs that will accelerate the market entry of an exciting pipeline of diagnostic and biomedical prevention tools. Design and manage a portfolio of investments aimed at supporting strategic scaling of integrated HIV delivery interventions and directly support country level decision making. Stand in for CIFF ED, Director(s) where necessary on key commercial negotiations and high-level meetings.
This role will complement and work closely with the Manager, HIV and Demand Generation who oversees a portfolio covering Global Fund investment performance, demand generation activities as well as global partnership coordination and fundraising. Lead portfolio performance and growth by ensuring CIFF vision and objectives are met in multi-partner, integrated HIV access coalitions and by strengthening strategic alignment with CIFF\u2019s supply chain, financing, and demand-side work.
Requirements
Strategy and planning
Lead development of product introduction and service delivery strategies by working closely with partners to directly support governments on product adoption and decision making, channel implementation strategy and uptake monitoring.
Design and lead execution of the teams\u2019 related market shaping interventions, including high impact and innovative financing opportunities for long-acting HIV prevention, multiplex diagnostic technologies and high potential opportunities for integration. Lead the preparation and presentation of high-quality analysis supporting new investment proposals to the Board / Investment Committee, encompassing end to end analysis and investment thesis. Coordinate financial sensitivity and risk analyses, and coordinate with legal, finance, and programme teams to manage due diligence and contracting for new investments.
Programme development, delivery & performance
Manage a $50 - $100M portfolio of programs supporting new product development, market shaping and access, ensuring alignment with sector plans and priorities. Lead on CIFF\u2019s approach to SRH / HIV market dynamics and assess financial instruments for suitability to address access barriers and ensure market sustainability. Act as data steward within the team and take ownership of MEL strategy to ensure effective monitoring of program performance against key indicators and targets, report internally and initiate course corrective action where investments are not delivering as expected. Conduct structured feasibility analysis on investment proposals, using appropriate methodologies to ensure they are based on logical and robust assumptions, which can withstand scrutiny from the Executive Team (ET) and CIFF Board. Lead work either with sector colleagues or independently, to prepare summary reports, board reports and portfolio investment reports, ensuring these are produced to a high-standard and in a timely fashion, often within tight timeframes.
Sector knowledge, partner management, and profile-building
Develop, maintain, and operationalize partnerships and partner cooperation agreements to realize CIFF priorities related to co-funding, coordination of key market interventions and implementation support grants. Foster peer-level relationships with key decision makers within governments, manufacturers, social enterprises, NGOs, and other foundations. Represent CIFF at commercial negotiations, technical working groups, high level meetings and on panels or at conferences as required. Undertake other specific research projects required, as directed by members of the team.
Membership of the team
This role does not hold line management responsibility, but we expect all employees to demonstrate good leadership behaviours; this includes adopting a coaching approach with colleagues to help build skills, confidence and capability in particular areas, processes or procedures.
As required, support on the planning and coordination of inductions for new joiners to the team. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role.
Skills & Experience
Expert knowledge in both demand and supply sides of HIV market, including a broad understanding of latest epidemiological trends, product pipeline and related implementation science 5+ years of experience in providing technical assistance and implementation support to local affiliates, partner governments and Ministries of Health
Prior experience in management consulting on healthcare / life science sector is advantageous. Outstanding quantitative skills, including financial and statistical modelling, COGs analysis, forecasting, and data visualization Outstanding communication skills using a variety of presentation techniques\u2014including excel analyses, slide decks, and memos Progressively responsible leadership roles in demanding and diverse organisations Effectively champions and promotes causes \u2013 credible and professional, they always present the Foundation\u2019s programmes in a compelling way to engage the audience Skilled in relationship building and strengthening; able to influence others and work collaboratively, uniting groups with a shared purpose English is CIFF\u2019s business language \u2013 we expect all of our people to display outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all aspects of their role IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong interpersonal skills \u2013 engages with others to get the best out of them and works well as part of a team Effective organisational and project management skills; able to be flexible as priorities and needs change, and works well under pressure Ability to work well independently; a motivated self-starter, with good initiative and problem-solving skills Capacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness Aware of the challenges that stigmatised groups and young people might face when trying to access sexual and reproductive health services High degree of comfort with progressive sexual rights \u2013 notably that contraception and safe abortion care should be available to all who need it. Strongly supportive of diversity in the workplace. A creative mindset, used to problem solving and leading innovations. Ability to pull together teams and seek ways to maximise the contribution of others. Transparent communicator, results focused. Resilient \u2013 anticipating potential setbacks with the ability and pace to change course. Willingness to travel: Once or twice a quarter,
Key working relationships
CIFF SRHR Programme Managers, Directors and Executive Director CIFF Board members Other CIFF teams \u2013 particularly EME and functional teams (e.g. legal, HR, finance) Commercial Partners: Pharmaceutical and medical device companies, product development agencies, multi-national wholesalers/distributors Research and academic institutions active within sector specialism Contacts within global partners / stakeholders \u2013 e.g. DFID, World Bank, USAID et Contacts within international charities and NGOs \u2013 e.g. Gates Foundation, Save the Children, Oxfam et al Contacts within national governments and local NGO partners in priority geographies
Management dimensions
No direct budget or people management accountability but contributes the efficient operation of their team.
Benefits
The starting salary for this role is GBP 82,000.
CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following.
Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance
Please submit your application on or before 4th June 2025. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
CIFF is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil their potential, and we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of our roles, regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, cultural or ethnic background, disability, marital status, religious identity, or age.
And we are committed to making reasonable accommodations for any prospective or existing CIFF employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in our recruitment process, or to perform essential job functions once in role, please make your recruiter aware so we can ensure you are given the support you need.