Vision Atlas Development Manager
Role Profile

Job title

Vision Atlas Development Manager

Location

Sydney or Melbourne, Australia. Home based with some travel
required.

Responsible to  Head of Data of Evidence

Salary

Contract

AUD $75,000.00 – $90,000.0 per annum, dependant on
experience
Full time. Fixed term contract, up to 2 years.

Job Purpose

The IAPB Vision Atlas is a global evidence hub for eye health, used by the eye
health sector as a decision-making tool.

IAPB is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Vision Atlas Development
Manager to strengthen project management across our portfolio and lead new
projects. In this role, you will build project management capacity and coordinate
delivery of the data and evidence programme that powers our 2030 In Sight sector
strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the next
phase of the Vision Atlas and contribute to global eye health.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for helping us further develop the Vision Atlas and meet the
goals of the 2030 In Sight for the global eye health sector. Specifically:

1.  Manage the new development project ‘Implementation Mapping’:

•  Working with the Knowledge Team and the Implementation Mapping
Consultant, you will project manage development of activity-mapping
capabilities in the Vision Atlas to track and visualise initiatives reducing
avoidable sight loss.

•  Define and monitor milestones/budget, coordinate stakeholders and

data providers, and manage pilot and phased rollout.

2.  Vision Atlas programme management:

•  Working with the Knowledge Team, you will project manage the

development and delivery of new dashboards that ensure open, user-

friendly access to targeted visualisations, stories, and actionable
evidence.

•  Coordinate consultation and thought leadership activities. Lead on

event presentations, and digital dissemination.

3.  Communications and events:

•  Working with the Knowledge Team, the Communications team and

external consultants, you will coordinate development of a clear Vision
Atlas communications strategy that drives engagement.

•  Produce monitoring and evaluation reports on user engagement,

growth, and feedback.
4.  Leadership and management:

•  Manage, lead and coach team members and support the development

and well-being of colleagues.

Knowledge and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, data
platforms, global eye health and a passion for leveraging data to drive positive
impact.

Skills Required

•  Excellent project management: Proven programme/project manager who plans
rigorously, coordinates diverse stakeholders & partners, manages risk and
budgets, and delivers data-driven products that meet users needs.

•  Data & research focussed: Able to work with multiple data sources and

methodologies, strong problem-solving skills.

•  Technically savvy: strong with modern project management software, and

comfortable configuring workflows, dashboards, and templates.

•  Experience in research design, data management, collaboration & publication.

•  Positive, solution-oriented collaborative team player.

•  Ability to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders as part of the team.

•  Able to take initiative and work independently to deliver key activities.

•  Excellent oral, written and digital communication skills. Capable of engaging

with subject experts.

•  Ability to remote work in a multicultural, global team environment

•  Willingness to travel, facilitate workshops and present.

Education & Related Experience:

•  A post graduate degree from a reputable university in a health & development

related field.

•  A minimum of five years of experience of working in global eye health and

development in a related role.

•  Strong data quality and management.

Corporate Competencies:

•  Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of IAPB

•  Demonstrates integrity by modelling the IAPB’s values and ethical standards

•  To demonstrate IAPB organisational behaviours – Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive

and Strategic.

•  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and

adaptability

•  Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

About us

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching
alliance for the global eye health sector dedicated to eliminating the global vision
crisis. A global network spread across 100+ countries, of the most brilliant and
committed non-profits, philanthropists, public and private organisations.

There are 1.1 billion people living with sight loss because they don't have access to
eye care services. We are making the case loudly and repeatedly that access to eye
health services are vital to everything, for everyone.

IAPB, on behalf of its network, holds trusted relationships with the United Nations
and the World Health Organization. No one else is operating under this same model
with the same reach. We are a growing and successful international organisation
registered as a charity in the UK with a dedicated staff team located around the
world.

We are seeking someone to be a part of our journey and help us achieve our goals.
We are a small charity with a supportive can-do attitude. We are informal but
professional and work flexibly. This role offers a real opportunity for someone to
contribute our development and progress towards our goals.

Why work with us?

•  Work for purpose, know that your work contributes to creating a world where

no one is needlessly visually impaired, where everyone has access to the best
possible standard of eye health; and where those with irreparable vision loss
achieve their full potential.
IAPB is an equal opportunity employer with a candidate selection policy that
encourages diversity and inclusion.

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Other Information

•  Benefits include 20 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays),
•  Pension scheme
•  Hybrid working
•  Flexible working
•  Employee Assistance Provider
•  Various family friendly policies
•  Due to the location of this role, we are only accepting applicants with a right to
work in Australia; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Apply Now

All applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to the IAPB People & Culture
Manager, Sheena Coster.

Closing date for applications is 21st November 2025.

Interviews will be held in early December.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to everyone. If
you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume your application has been
unsuccessful.