Lead, Planning - GL D - 3 years Defined Duration

The Lead, Planning at the Global Fund will lead the organization's annual planning process, which includes developing the annual organizational priorities and implementation plan along with corresponding targets and metrics to gauge progress, all of which aligns with the Global Fund strategy. Additionally, the Lead, Planning will oversee the prioritization of change Initiatives as part of the annual operational expenditure (OPEX) budgeting process, ensuring that resources are allocated optimally and efficiently to drive organizational priorities.

The Lead, Planning's role extends to providing guidance and support on implementation planning for priority projects and initiatives, including mobilizing support from other parts of the organization to ensure successful execution and identifying new change initiatives to be monitored as part of the internal organizational performance monitoring framework. This individual will collaborate with teams to revise and improve their performance metrics and targets throughout the year and will support continuous improvement and alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation planning

• Leads, under the direction of the Manager, Leadership and Organizational Planning, the Global Fund's annual planning process, supporting divisions, departments, and the Management Executive Committee in the development of annual priorities and implementation plans.
• Provides implementation planning guidance and support on priority projects and initiatives and mobilizes support from other parts of the organization.
• Working in a highly matrixed environment and with multiple divisions, coordinates the annual OPEX budgeting process and manages the prioritization of initiatives as part of this process.

Monitoring and reporting on implementation progress

• Identifies priorities for inclusion in the monitoring framework and works with teams to select metrics and targets for implementation monitoring.
• With the support of the Senior Associate, Monitoring, tracks and follows progress in implementing priorities, proactively identifies risks and implementation barriers.
• Works with the Manager, Leadership and Organizational Planning in reporting on progress of implementation, highlighting key risks and mitigation measures at appropriate leadership for action.
• Finds creative ways of bringing in colleagues – particularly the Extended Leadership Team – to tie monitoring and reporting to decision making. Creates an environment where problem-solving can be discussed and actioned, based on monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborates with Delivery Unit to operationalize continuous improvement loop of prioritization, monitoring and delivery of interventions.

Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Undergraduate university degree in business administration, public policy/administration, international development, global health, or other relevant area with 4-6 years of relevant work experience; Or
• Postgraduate university degree in business administration, public policy/administration, international development, global health, or other relevant area.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications in monitoring and evaluation.

Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities, as well as creative thinking capabilities.
• Experience of cross-functional managerial, project management, and/or liaison activities.

Desirable:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience in planning, strategy implementation, performance measurement and management, and project management.
• Familiarity with the Global Fund and its business model
• In-country experience of development and/or public health programs, preferably in LMICs/ countries with programs supported by The Global Fund

Competencies

Languages:

An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical (expert)
• Business (mastery)
• Communications (mastery)
• Finance (foundation)
• Project Management (mastery)

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Job Posting End Date

22 May 2024