Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO)

Gavi Suisse
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Secteur : Santé

Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract: 5-year fixed term contract (possibility for renewal)
Closing Date: 9th December 2024

Gavi seeks to recruit a visionary Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) to lead and shape the organisation’s digital strategy, ensuring technology is leveraged to maximise the impact of Gavi’s mission to achieve equity in immunisation.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is a public-private partnership committed to saving children’s lives and protecting people’s health by increasing equitable use of vaccines in lower-income countries. The Vaccine Alliance brings together implementing country and donor governments, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank, the vaccine industry, technical agencies, civil society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector partners. Gavi uses innovative finance mechanisms, including co-financing by recipient countries, to secure sustainable funding and adequate supply of quality vaccines. Since 2000, Gavi has contributed to the immunisation of more than 981 million children and the prevention of more than 16 million future deaths.

THE ROLE

The CDTO will drive digital innovation across all functional areas, overseeing the development of digital platforms, modernising information systems, and fostering a culture of continuous digital evolution aligned with Gavi’s mission. This role includes a particular focus on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency in support of public health outcomes.

The successful applicant will work closely with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure the successful integration of advanced technologies such as AI, big data, and cloud solutions to streamline Gavi’s vaccine supply chain, expand its reach, and improve immunisation coverage. They will have a strong track record in digital transformation, experience working in global health and development sectors, and the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments.

The CDTO will ensure that all digital initiatives prioritise security, equity, and accessibility, contributing to Gavi’s mission of leaving no one behind in immunisation efforts. Additionally, the CDTO will have oversight of the Knowledge Management and Technology Services function (IT), IT support, and Cyber Security for the organisation.

Key objectives:

  • Drive digital innovation and serve as a change agent throughout the organisation
  • Set and implement digital strategy by working with cross-functional partners to map and transition analogue processes to digital ones, specifically aimed at enhancing immunisation efforts.
  • Ensure collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital best practices among partners and colleagues to help establish a robust digital ecosystem aligned with Gavi’s mission.
  • Oversee the integration of AI, big data, and cloud solutions to streamline operations, particularly within the vaccine supply chain.

Gavi is committed to fostering a just, equitable and diverse culture free from racism and discrimination in which all staff, partners and stakeholders feel empowered, safe, and heard. In support of Gavi’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, Gavi hires globally and welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, family status, sex, gender identity or expression, physical characteristics, race, religion, spirituality or sexual orientation.

To view the position specification or to apply, please send your resumé and cover letter through Gavi Careers webpage here by December 9th, 2024.