Job Description

Senior Program Manager, Tobacco Industry Interference



Are you seeking an opportunity to bring your professional expertise to a global organization focused on re-imagining public health?

The Senior Program Manager works closely with Vital Strategies' TII project team and country-based teams to execute a Tobacco Industry Interference grants program, translate resources and campaigns into country actions, and implement countering industry work at the Tobacco Control Division. They will help drive partner communication and engagement strategies, provide direct support to country staff and sub-grantees, and implement advocacy strategies.



Vital Strategies is an international public health organization. Its programs strengthen public health systems and address the world's leading causes of illness, injury, and death. Vital Strategies currently works in 80 countries, supporting data-driven decision-making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies, and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies' priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives. They include non-communicable disease prevention and commercial determinants of health (tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods); injury prevention (including drug overdose, road safety, and gender-based violence); and environmental health (including air quality and lead poisoning). The organization's programs are primarily concentrated in low-and middle-income countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific.

Job Purpose

The Senior Program Manager works closely with Vital Strategies' TII project team and country-based teams to execute a Tobacco Industry Interference grants program, translate resources and campaigns into country actions, and implement countering industry work at the Tobacco Control Division. They will help drive partner communication and engagement strategies, provide direct support to country staff and sub-grantees, and implement advocacy strategies.

This is a full-time remote position that can be based anywhere in the UK. Through its local employer of record in the UK, Vital Strategies provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Collaborate with Director - TII to implement the TII grants program: + Support outreach efforts to engage relevant organizations to apply to the TII grants program.
+ Review new grant applications and contribute to funding decision-making.
+ Manage a portfolio of 10-15 sub-grants, providing technical assistance to sub-grantees through the duration of their projects and ensuring that outputs meet Vital Strategies' standards.
+ Undertake projects as necessary to further develop and strengthen the TII grants program.
Manage communication and resource development activities: + Coordinate with STOP communications team on TII grantee outputs and in support of global communications campaigns.
+ Undertake research for the creation of new resources.
+ Manage the development and finalization of TII team outputs such as reports, grantee stories, briefs, blogs, etc.
+ Provide writing support to TII team and TCD department as needed.
Support Vital Strategies' Tobacco Control Division country and regional teams in three-four priority countries to implement countering industry work: + In collaboration with the Director - TII, oversee deliverables of two to three country-based independent contractors in assigned countries to implement program activities.
+ Support country focal points to identify and advance agreed upon strategies to expose and counter the tobacco industry at a country level.
+ Work with country teams to disseminate and adapt existing resources for country utilization.
Support TII team project management and administrative activities including reporting; meeting planning and facilitation; and workplan development and execution. Serve as Vital Strategies Tobacco Control Division representative for partner working groups and campaigns as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Degree

Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, or relevant subject area.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication and writing skills, including experience writing for a general audience. Prior media advocacy or storytelling experience a plus. Skilled in creating advocacy tools and/or translating technical research into action. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across time zones and platforms. Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Experience

Experience Required:

At least eight years of experience of relevant experience, including demonstrated experience writing and/or managing grants. Previous experience with tobacco control/NCD policy, corporate accountability and/or advocacy campaigns highly preferred. Demonstrated experience communicating and coordinating with a diverse set of stakeholders. Prior coalition or relationship management experiences a plus. Experience working in international settings, ideally in low and middle-income countries.

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