Project Manager (OC4H Initiative)

Transparency International Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Programme

• Full time (35 hrs pw)
• Permanent
• Salary: £32-37k dependent on experience
• Location: London (Southwark)
• Regular travel to South Asia/Sub Saharan Africa

About us

Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is the country’s leading anti-corruption non-governmental organisation, and is part of a global coalition sharing one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption.

The Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Programme is a global initiative hosted by the Transparency International UK chapter. The Programme’s overall goal is to improve global health and healthcare outcomes for the benefit of all people, of all ages. It aims to achieve this by reducing corruption and promoting transparency, integrity and accountability within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Further details of our work can be found here.

About the role

As Project Manager (OC4H) you will be responsible for oversight and implementation of the Open Contracting for the Health Sector Initiative (OC4H) in partner countries. This role will include regular travel to up to 5 project countries in South Asia/Sub Saharan Africa, coordination of government, private sector and civil society stakeholders, as well as regular communication/coordination with in-country project staff.

In addition you will:

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Education to a Masters-level or equivalent experience; preferably in public health, international relations/international development/political science or anti-corruption.
• Proven experience in multi-country project development and management
• Sound knowledge and experience of the complete project cycle
• Experience with DfID or other international development accountable grants highly desirable
• Human resource management an advantage
• Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following: global public health (ideally health supply chain/procurement), ethics, compliance, and corruption and its impacts
• Experience within and understanding of stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare sectors
• Well organised, numerate, excellent communication and relationship building skills, and culturally knowledgeable

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loan for London public transportation
• A flexible and friendly working environment

To apply:

Applicants should send the following two items (preferably in pdf format) with your name and the role in the subject line to jobs@transparency.org.uk

• Cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, why you are applying and where you saw the job advertised (1 page max)
• CV (2 pages max), with details of relevant experience

Closing date: 5 November 2017

Interviews will take place: w/c 13 November 2017

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note that due to the very high volume of applications we receive, we greatly regret that we are unable to send personalised acknowledgements or give feedback on applications. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, you should assume that that you have not been shortlisted. Only applications with both of the requested components will be considered.

Transparency International UK is an equal opportunity employer.