ATOM Coalition Programme Manager

Job vacancy

Job title: ATOM Coalition Programme Manager
Reports to: ATOM Deputy Executive Director
Type of contract: One year contract at 100%
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Start Date: As soon as possible

About UICC  

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is the largest global membership organisation dedicated to taking action against cancer. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, UICC has over 1,100 member organisations in 172 countries and territories. UICC’s mission is to both unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda.                                                           

UICC has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and has official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partnerships with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). UICC is committed to working in partnership, and engages over 58 partners, including associations, companies and foundations, to amplify and extend its collective impact.          

UICC is a founding member of the NCD Alliance, the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer, the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) and established the City Cancer Challenge Foundation in January 2019 and the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition in May 2022.

Summary of the position

The ATOM Coalition Programme Manager will be responsible for leading the nilotinib voluntary license implementation strategy. She/he will support the timely completion of key deliverables and lead on the tracking of programmatic milestones. The Programme Manager will also serve as primary liaison between the ATOM Coalition secretariat and relevant UICC teams based in Geneva.

Main responsibilities

•  Coordinate the nilotinib voluntary licence implementation strategy, including:
  • Convening and driving the nilotinib task team comprised of ATOM senior management team members, UICC staff and external partners, including the Medicines Patent Pool and others
  • Developing and managing the nilotinib VL project management tools, to ensure timely implementation of key activities related to all aspects of the implementation plan (e.g. data insights, research and publications, partner contracting and negotiations, country roll-out)
  • Collaborating with country-level stakeholders supporting data collection and demand generation
  • Drafting technical and funder progress reports
  • Provide input on academic research articles and publications
• Support the timely implementation of critical deliverables and milestones, including:  
  • Lead on developing a matrix map of partner offers of technical assistance to ATOM target countries and developing action plans and timelines for timely implementation of activities
  • Provide additional support as required to country support team to ensure that key deliverables are completed
  • Lead on managing and updating the global ATOM project management Gantt chart and milestone mapping framework, revising estimates to complete key deliverables, adding outputs as needed
  • Collaborating closely with UICC teams to ensure smooth coordination and alignment on key ATOM activities, events and planning processes
  • Lead on organisation and archiving of all key ATOM materials, documents and presentations on the UICC SharePoint drive
• In coordination with the ATOM Coalition senior management team, ensure timely delivery of all key governance meetings, global workshops and webinars, including: 
  • Developing and overseeing the schedule for quarterly ATOM Coalition governance meetings
  • Drafting and developing materials and presentations for key ATOM Coalition governance meetings
  • Preparing materials and presentations on the ATOM Coalition for UICC Board meetings
  • Coordinating the organisation of ATOM Coalition-focused global and country-level webinars, meetings and events
• Review and input on key ATOM Coalition global presentations, proposals, concept notes; provide input on communication materials, including monthly partner updates.

Skills and competencies 

• Degree in science and/or global public health related field, graduate degree preferred
• 5-7 years professional experience supporting implementation science research, preferably focused on cancer and/or other NCDs
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders at the global and country levels
• Fluent in English, French and/or Spanish a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in utilising various online tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office, MSTeams, Zoom, SurveyMonkey
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively with both remote and in-office teams

The candidate should be eligible to work in Switzerland.

Applications 

Send your CV and motivation letter explaining how you think your skills and experience make you a strong candidate. Please address your application to: careers@uicc.org

Deadline for applications: 30 April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.