Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer - Vaccines

Wellcome Trust ,
London, Greater London
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Title: Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer - Vaccines Number of Positions: 1 Job Summary: Vaccines are currently in the spotlight as the world responds to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This role within the Vaccines Programme at Wellcome will contribute to work that Wellcome is developing to aid a potential COVID-19 vaccine and to maintaining immunisation globally against other infectious diseases such as measles. AutoReqId: 843BR Additional info: We are looking for a talented individual to join the Vaccines policy team as a Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer. We are multidisciplinary team within the Wellcome Trust with a long-term goal of supporting the development of new and improved vaccines, and their effective use to tackle infectious disease. The successful candidate will be accountable for the development and delivery of small and medium sized policy and advocacy projects, including in relation to CoVid19. To be successful in this role you'll be a highly motivated individual, with experience working on policy and advocacy projects (ideally in a global context), and will have: * Strong policy analysis skills and the ability to develop clear recommendations and advocacy plans * Ability to identify, build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with both external and internal stakeholders. * Good project management skills including maintaining documentation and handling competing priorities. * A passion for how research and policy can contribute to improving global health To find out more about the work the vaccines team are doing click here to find out more. Full Job Description can be reviewed here Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us at jobs@wellcome.ac.uk. Division: Priority Areas Experience & Skills: Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Education & Qualifications: Salary: Circa 36,500 Visa Sponsorship: No Location: Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE, UK Appointment Type: Permanent Sub Department: Vaccines Applications to be received by 1159pm on: 21-Jun-2020

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