Commercial Sector Manager-DFID Malaria ProjectAcademy for Educational Development (AED)
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Location: Nigeria
Closing date: 31 Aug 2007
Job Description

The primary objectives of the DFID Malaria Project are to assist the Government of Nigeria, and specifically its National Malaria Control Program, to:

- improve national, state, and LGA capacity for policy development, planning, coordination
- harmonize all agencies’ support for malaria sector at federal, state, and local levels
- improve population coverage of effective measures for malaria prevention
- improve access of population to effective treatment for malaria
- increase community awareness and demand for effective malaria treatment and prevention
- conduct operational research into key areas of prevention and treatment provides evidence for more effective strategies

Position Summary:

The Commercial Sector Manager will work under the Project Director to plan and implement a strategy that will effectively engage the commercial sectors in the prevention and treatment components of the project’s activities. S/he will take the lead in identifying Nigerian and international companies that can significantly help the project reach its stated goals through the provision of products and/or services that will aid in malaria prevention and treatment.

Responsibilities

- Provide management and technical leadership for the involvement of the manufacturing and distribution sector for malaria prevention and treatment in project activities
- Foster collaboration between staff in the public and commercial sectors, helping them to form project partnerships with mutual benefits.
- Identify those companies and products best suited to achieve project goals on malaria prevention and treatment; and develop partnership agreements that specify the inputs and outputs required from the project and the commercial partners.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the development of business, marketing, and communications plans for the project and its commercial partners
- Foster collaboration with other donors, NGOs, companies and agencies working towards similar objectives in the field of malaria prevention and treatment through regular dialogue and the pursuit of complementary investments.
- Lead the identification, design and pilot implementation of relevant voucher schemes for malaria prevention in the selected States
- Liaise with the Subsidy Advisor and share experiences of vouchers schemes for malaria prevention and treatment
- Provide general oversight of the LLIN technology transfer component including cooperation with the USAID NetMark Project to increase the number of Nigerian companies producing LLINs.
- Oversee the work of the Technology Transfer Specialist.
- Assist project staff in developing performance monitoring procedures and indicators
- Ensure quality of all project activities designed to meet project objectives
- Coordinate the project’s commercial activities with those of other donor programs to ensure maximum impact
- Serve as point person for AED’s contributions to the project.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Education:

- B.A. in business or MBA preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum five years of practical experience in working in the private sector in management, marketing, communications, business planning or sales, preferably in support of health products
- Minimum of 3 years working with companies in developing nations
- Advanced knowledge and technical expertise implementing private health sector programs
- Significant experience in marketing and product or services development, preferably in a management capacity
- Knowledge of subsidy schemes and mechanisms, including vouchers, desirable

Skills:

- Ability to work independently, determine priorities, and manage a variety of activities while collaborating with a broad coalition of health partners
- Must have excellent written, verbal and computer software skills
- Ability to follow through on a large number of activities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex relationships between organizations and individuals, and to interact smoothly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and the public, with an emphasis on client service
- Strong consultation skills (i.e., diagnostic, assessment, technical assistance) essential
- Established position and reputation among peer groups, competitors, and colleagues
- Understanding and knowledge of current trends in public-private partnerships, marketing, and corporate social responsibility
Vacancies Contact
Please send cover letter and resume to malaria@aed.org
Deadline for applications is August 31, 2007
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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