ATscale Senior Programme Manager

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• support to national planning processes for AT sector development and inclusion in health and social systems; 
• build capacity of AT users and workforce to increase ownership and participation
• identifying effective finance mechanisms; 
• establishing standards and regulatory mechanisms that ensure production, procurement and provision of quality assistive products; and, 
• strengthening data collection and information management systems.

• Support the translation of the ATscale strategy and country approach into priority interventions.
• Oversee a sub-set of country programmes based on ATscale country engagement approach, including ensuring robust country plans are developed, approved for funding and implemented effectively
• Support the Head of Global Programmes & Markets in prioritisation process for a coherent package of interventions to strengthen the enabling ecosystem and market shaping approaches to present to the Board in the preparation of annual operational plans
• Supported by expert input, lead the detailed scoping of interventions approved by the board
• Oversee the processes leading to implementation of a sub-set of these interventions from the programmatic side, e.g. participation in competitive processes through drafting of requests for proposals, evaluation etc.
• Stay abreast of developments in the AT sector to inform recommendations for investment by ATscale.

• Maintain partnerships at working level to develop and advance ATscale’s strategy and effective implementation of agreed programmes
• Engage with relevant partners in the assistive technology space, including organisations of persons with disabilities, national governments, UN and other multilateral agencies, bi- and multilateral donors, private funders, international NGOs, the private sectors such as manufacturers and suppliers of assistive technology, and technical experts including in academia

• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) of/from enabling ecosystem related ATscale investments and promote data utilisation among partners to guide the interventions.
• Use information gained from the regular partner reports and MEL to inform policy and strategy briefs, current strategy, and to support advocacy.

• Ensure all processes above remain aligned with UN host agency requirements.
• Provide the Head of Global Programmes & Markets  and the team with regular updates on developments in the AT sector and potential opportunities.
• Prepare talking points, presentations, and other material to support the Head and, upon request, the CEO.
• Support the preparation of relevant Board Papers related to the enabling ecosystem for ATscale Board meetings

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public health, management, rehabilitation (such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or prosthetics & orthotics, audiology, rehabilitation doctors) or a related field is required
• A bachelor’s degree in the preferred discipline combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

• 7 years’ experience at increasing levels of responsibility in managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs in the areas of health policy and administration, health sector development or public health is required
• Proven track record working with development cooperation partners (e.g., bilateral donors, multilateral organizations, international NGOs etc.), host country government officials, key stakeholders, and civil society to achieve a common objective (preferably in health or another similar area of development) is required
• Demonstrated  experience of engaging with/ within Lower- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), preferably including experience supporting government institutions is desirable.
• Experiences engaging in public-private partnerships and experience and/or understanding of working with the private sector an asset. 
• Skill in strengthening service delivery programs, training, performance and quality improvement and monitoring and evaluation is considered an asset.
• Extensive experience with programme management and coordination is desirable.
• Demonstrated expereince of rehabilitation or assistive technology or disability issues is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical advice for planning, implementation and monitoring of AT programmes is considered an asset.
• Significant experience leading the development of high-quality deliverables, including presentations and written reports, including for donors is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of MEL and demonstrated ability to analyse and utilise data to monitor and manage interventions and programmes is desirable

• An excellent knowledge of English is required. 
• Good working knowledge of other UN languages, especially Chinese, French or Spanish would be an asset.

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