Responsibilities

Landscape analysis to Assess Gaps and Needs


Conduct a situational analysis of health research systems, health implementation capacities, and infrastructure needs in targeted regions.
Identify strengths and opportunities within DNDi’s R&D portfolio, processes, existing capacity strengthening initiatives and networks to inform the strategy.
Analyze the specific challenges and opportunities in LMIC settings across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Strategy Development
Develop a multi-year, multi-continent strategy for DNDi’s role in strengthening health research and implementation capacities with clear action plan and monitoring metrics
Include components on human resources development, infrastructure support, systems strengthening, and enabling policy environments.
Partnerships & Knowledge Sharing
Identify and recommend potential partners for implementation, including academic institutions, research networks, and technical agencies.
Stakeholder engagement plan for capacity building collaborators.
Propose mechanisms for sustainable knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Resource Mobilization
Support the development of concept notes, proposals, and grant applications to secure funding for capacity-strengthening initiatives.


Reporting line & Interactions


Job title reports to Continental Lead
This role has frequent interaction with DNDi staff and external stakeholders to coordinate provision of work or to advocate, persuade and gain support or commitment. This role represents DNDi for a program/service area and develop and maintain relationship with current and future partners .


Experience and Education


Over 10 years in Senior role
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure
Experience of working in public and private sector is highly desirable
Proven track record in Resource Mobilisation and Capacity Strengthening
Advanced post graduate degree or graduate degree with equivalent in experience to reach Master level