Key Responsibilities:

• Assist to lead continental advocacy – To strengthen Africa’s regulatory systems and advance health R&D policy, aligned with the African Medicines Agency’s vision for regulatory excellence.
• Provide technical support – For regulatory harmonization, capacity building, and pharmacovigilance strengthening initiatives.
• Analyze and translate policy – Turn complex regulatory and R&D issues into clear, actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
• Engage and influence partners – Build strong relationships with AU bodies, AMA, regulators, multilateral agencies, civil society, and the private sector to drive coordinated action.
• Represent PATH in high-level forums, working groups, and strategic convenings; organize multi-stakeholder dialogues to address policy and regulatory challenges.
• Elevate thought leadership – Develop policy briefs, articles, and other advocacy communications that advance Africa’s regulatory harmonization agenda.
• Promote cross-country learning – Capture and share best practices in regulatory systems strengthening.
• Manage projects – Plan, deliver, and report on assigned advocacy initiatives within PATH’s health R&D advocacy portfolio.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A degree in public health, public policy, regulatory affairs, or related field.
• Proven experience influencing health R&D and regulatory frameworks in Africa, including engagement with national regulatory authorities or regional bodies.
• Track record in designing and delivering evidence-based advocacy strategies that drive policy adoption and implementation at national, regional, and/or continental levels.
• Strong ability to distil complex scientific or regulatory concepts into compelling, actionable messages for policymakers and other decision-makers.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English, with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Demonstrated skill in building trusted relationships across governments, AU institutions, multilateral organizations, civil society, and the private sector.
• Experience leading multi-country or multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to delivery, with clear reporting and accountability.
• Proven ability to work across geographies, cultures, and sectors, adapting to changing priorities and political contexts.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of hire