We are seeking a Training Partner Engagement Manager for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Training & Capacity Strengthening Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)

Job Description

This job is responsible for overall communication and advocacy event management of IVI Learning Platform (tentative brand) training program including GTH-B courses (i.e. Basic and GxP) to ensure commitments are delivered at good quality, on time and within budget.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Oversee effective communication activities of the IVI Learning Platform including GTH-B program

• Plan for communication activities for IVI Learning Platform including GTH-B program.
• Build structure and update the communication scheme of training program for the benefit of the IVI Learning Platform including GTH-B program.
• Lead communication required for IVI Learning Platform activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the participant enrollment and instruction for all GTH-B training courses.
• Lead for an effective arrangement of meetings, trainings, incoming visits from external collaborators
• Manage the follow up activities after consultation and complete the report to donor organization
• Take responsibility for communicating with internal and external stakeholders regarding selection process and criteria for LMICs manufacturers for on-site consultation
• Take leadership in communicating with external faculty, consultants and organizations which send trainees to the program
• Guide team members for successful delivery of communication activities.
• Lead periodic (as required) reports preparation for MoHW and GTH-B Foundation according to specification
• Support coordinating the submission of reports as requested
• Support for updating, prioritizing, and following up the report
• Support planning and conducting appropriate on-site training and consultation activities

2. Manage overall advocacy events of IVI Learning Platform activities including GTH-B program within budget and timeline

• Lead all advocacy activities planned for IVI Learning Platform activities including GTH-B program
• Act as a IVI focal point of contact to MoHW and GTH-B Foundation in relation to GTH-B program.
• Coordinate with Training Program Operation Manager for effective operation of all IVI Learning Platform programs including GTH-B trainings.
• Monitor delivery of advocacy events to an agreed timeline, quality, and budget.
• Monitor advocacy program progress, and identify deviations from plan and flag raise rectification measures to keep the program on track.
• Take leadership in providing support required to the travel of external faculty and trainees from overseas.
• Actively seek for improvement area in relation with communication support.

3. Collaborate with Training Program Operation Manager and Training Development Manger for expanding future training program

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in public health or related fields

2. Related Field Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree & 5+ years of experience or
• Master’s degree & 3+ years of experience

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Hancom Office
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with senior external contacts
• Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills; professional presence.
• Program/Project management skills are plus (including MS Project skill)

4. Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English