Senior Program Officer, Vaccine Forecasting & Financing
About The Position
The Senior Program Officer, Vaccine Forecasting & Financing will lead the design, implementation, and improvement of vaccine forecasting processes and systems, and financing approaches that strengthen immunization sustainability in low- and middle-income countries. The role supports countries, Gavi, UNICEF, and other partners to strengthen forecasting and budgeting, improve vaccine prefinancing and co-financing, increase domestic financing for immunization, and develop innovative financing approaches that advance equitable vaccine access. The position connects the team’s access-oriented work across upstream market shaping, procurement system strengthening, and downstream supply-chain performance optimization, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including Gavi Alliance partners, vaccine financiers, and country immunization programs. This is a 9-month limited-term opportunity with Foundation benefits. It is based in Seattle, and relocation assistance is not available. The role involves up to 25% international and domestic travel, including travel to Europe and potentially to low-resource, fragile, or conflict settings in sub-Saharan Africa or Southeast Asia.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in global health or development.
- Deep expertise in global immunization program design or operations, health financing, vaccine procurement, or development finance.
- Strong analytical skills in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
- Experience working with governments, global health institutions, and donor-funded programs.
- Ability to influence policy and drive cross-functional collaboration across technical and financing partners.
- Ability to translate complex financing challenges into practical solutions that improve immunization outcomes.
- Strong strategic problem-solving skills, including use of evidence-based strategic or operational plans and shaping and leading sustainable, scalable ventures.
- Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently while contributing as a collaborative team member.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and simply and listen attentively.
- Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.
Nice To Haves
- French language proficiency is desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Gavi and UNICEF to improve vaccine forecasting, supply planning, and allocation processes.
- Strengthen global and country-level demand forecasting, budgeting, and identification of funding sources.
- Work across partners to improve forecasting accuracy, transparency, and decision-making.
- Lead analysis and process improvements addressing systemic forecasting challenges that affect vaccine availability and financing.
- Support efficient use of vaccine procurement and pre-financing mechanisms.
- Monitor and strengthen Gavi co-financing performance and tracking systems.
- Design and evaluate financing solutions for campaigns, cold-chain equipment, and other immunization investments.
- Explore financing mechanisms for novel vaccines and other priority immunization products.
- Collaborate with country offices and regional and global teams to maintain and increase immunization financing.
- Coordinate with Gavi, UNICEF, and other Domestic Financing for Immunization partners.
- Influence and inform Gavi co-financing policies and implementation.
- Support efforts to strengthen national forecasting, supply planning, and budgeting for vaccine-related commodities.
- Support priority countries in increasing and sustaining domestic resources for vaccines and immunization programs.
- Collaborate with country offices, regional and global teams, and partners to explore and implement innovative financing mechanisms where appropriate.
- Assess innovative financing opportunities, including debt swaps, vaccine bonds, multilateral development bank multiplier mechanisms, and blended finance models.
- Work with financing specialists and partners to identify scalable mechanisms that can increase resources for immunization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid family leave.
- Foundation-paid retirement contribution.
- Regional holidays.
- Opportunities to engage in employee communities.
- Foundation benefits are provided for this limited-term opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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