Head of Global Programmes & Markets

• With expert support, identify key normative gaps and other global demand and supply side barriers to access to Assistive Technology and propose global public goods interventions to address these
• Lead prioritization process for a coherent package of globally-led interventions, including market-related interventions, to present to the Board in the 2023 and subsequent annual operational plans and lead evaluation and selection of partners.
• Develop ATscale’s market-building and market-shaping strategy for its five priority products and related services in coordination with the broader ATscale strategy and operational plan.
• Articulate mutually supportive links between interventions focused on a specific product and its related services with those that reinforce elements of the enabling ecosystem.

• Oversee all global programmes & market-shaping interventions within ATscale’s 2022 operational plan.
• Lead the detailed scoping of global public goods and market-related interventions approved by the board, including with expert input.
• Oversee the processes leading to implementation of these interventions from the programmatic side, e.g. participation in competitive processes through drafting of requests for proposals, evaluation etc.
• Monitor market-related information to provide recommendations for investment to the CEO and the ATscale board.
• Lead engagement with experts in different assistive product areas to continue to refine ATscale’s strategy and portfolio of investments.

• Funding availability permitting, recruit a team of 2-3 specialists to support ATscale’s global public goods and market shaping work; once in place, ensure effective on-boarding and management of team members 
• Foster and maintain partnerships at both senior leadership and working levels to develop and advance ATscale’s market-building and market-shaping strategy by engaging with relevant partners in the assistive technology space including organizations of persons with disabilities, national governments, UN and other multilateral agencies, bi- and multilateral donors, private funders, international NGOs, , and technical experts including in academia 
• Develop systematic engagement with the private sector such as manufacturers and suppliers of assistive technology, professional associations, innovators, etc. to support ATscale’s overall strategy 
• Support the CEO in negotiations and discussions with implementing partners and manufacturers of assistive technology to further strategic market shaping;

• Ensure all processes above remain aligned with UN host agency requirements.
• Provide the CEO and relevant team members with regular updates on market developments and potential opportunities.
• Prepare talking points, presentations, and other material to support the CEO.
• Prepare relevant Board Papers related to global public goods, market-building and market-shaping for ATscale Board meetings

A. Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public health, development management, rehabilitation, business administration or a related field is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. 

B. Work Experience 

• 10 years experience in public health or a related field of which at least 5 years in product or market strategy/sourcing/procurement 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
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams is strongly desired 
• Experience in working for or in partnership with the private sector is desirable
• Relevant demand-side experience engaging with/ within low-income or lower-middle income countries, preferably including experience supporting government institutions is considered an asset
• Significant experience leading the development of high-quality deliverables, including presentations and written reports, including for donors is desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of assistive technology or similar product/commodity markets is considered an asset.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives is considered an asset

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