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Join the Wellcome Trust as a Technical Policy Officer, driving policy changes through the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat's 100 Day Mission.
Overview
Salary
£39500
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation, aims at improving worldwide health conditions by funding scientific discoveries, leading policy decisions, advocating essential causes, and forming impactful partnerships. With a budget of £16bn over the next decade, the foundation aspires to tackle global health challenges such as mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. Bold science is encouraged, but more than that, they appreciate efforts that scale beyond mere scientific solutions.
Role Summary
- Support policy projects for the 100 Days Mission to counter pandemic threats effectively.
- Collaborate with Senior Technical Advisors to execute workplans.
- Facilitate scientific exchanges and create annual reports.
- Provide guidance to G7, G20 presidencies, and partner organizations to enhance pandemic readiness globally.
- Manage logistics for the 100DM Science and Technology Expert Group, oversee project management, and guarantee compliance with financial and operational directives.
Role Requirements
- Experience in global health ecosystem and technical aspects of product development.
- Passion for influencing policy change in International Health.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects within varying deadlines.
Application Process Details
- Submit an updated CV.
- Provide answers to two application questions to illustrate your qualifications for this role.
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health. These challenges require bold science, which we support, but they also need more than just scientific solutions.
The role: As a Technical Policy Officer at the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS), you will support policy projects aimed at achieving the objectives of the 100 Days Mission. This mission is critical for effectively responding to pandemic threats within the first 100 days of identification. Your responsibilities will include working with Senior Technical Advisors to execute the workplan for the 100 Day Mission, facilitating scientific exchanges, producing annual reports, and providing guidance to G7, G20 presidencies, and partner organizations to enhance global pandemic readiness. You will also manage logistics for the 100DM Science and Technology Expert Group, oversee project management, and ensure compliance with financial and operational guidelines.
Job requirements: We are seeking candidates with experience in the global health ecosystem and technical aspects of product development. You should have a passion for creating policy change in International Health, excellent communication skills, strong critical thinking abilities, and the capability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
Benefits: Wellcome offers a hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility with a combination of in-office and remote work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We offer excellent benefits and support for professional development.
To apply, please submit an updated CV and respond to two application questions to demonstrate your qualifications for this role.
