Kenya: Policy and Advocacy Officer-Advocacy and Public Policy (APP).

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ORGANISATION: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health(PATH).

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

PATH’s Advocacy and Public Policy (APP) department works to improve global health by increasing awareness and support of global health priorities by policymakers, coalitions, and other influential individuals and groups. PATH’s APP department is seeking to hire a Policy and Advocacy Officer to develop and oversee advocacy strategies to advance policy and advocacy goals in the areas of global health research and development (R&D) and regulatory affairs in Kenya. The position is funded through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Advocacy Partnership Grant, which supports advocacy projects in Kenya, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. The Policy and Advocacy Officer will report directly to the Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and corresponding activities to achieve R&D-related policy change at the national and regional level in Kenya and the East African Community (EAC), respectively.Develop and maintain partnerships and networks with key R&D and regulatory stakeholders in Kenya and within the region, including the Ministry of Health, EAC Health Secretariat, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African Union, policymakers, multi-lateral organizations, and private-sector institutions, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), professional associations, and educational and research institutions.Oversight of relevant advocacy coalitions and working groups, including logistics management, meeting administration, and working group communication as necessary for the project.Gather evidence and produce advocacy documents and presentations, including policy memos, briefs, and other policy and informational documents for both internal and external purposes.Work in consultation with PATH’s product development policy officer to document and translate PATH’s product development experiences at the country level for policymakers and advocacy partners.Provide support to NEPAD in conducting meetings with high-level officials in EAC member states.Oversee and implement all aspects of PATH-led R&D and regulatory advocacy-related meetings, workshops and events.Train and provide technical assistance to PATH programs, CSO partners, and other organizations on the development and implementation of effective advocacy strategies/initiatives or approaches on key R&D and regulatory policies and programmatic issues in Kenya and the EAC.Contribute to the development, documentation, and dissemination of cross-country lessons learned, best practices, and experience.Represent PATH at national, regional, and international conferences and events, and on relevant R&D and regulatory coalitions and working groups, as necessary.Ensure timely submission of project reports and other deliverables as specified in the grant.Consult on and contribute to the development of proposals in support of policy advocacy activities.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated success in planning and conducting advocacy activities to achieve health- or development-related policy outcomes.Demonstrated success in planning and conducting advocacy activities to influence product development and/or regulatory policies regionally, globally, or in Kenya.Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government personnel, NGO partners, and international organizations at various levels.Knowledge of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Kenya and the EAC.Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable manner.Skilled in successfully working with geographically dispersed teams and working in a multi-cultural environment.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Experience in facilitating meetings and moderating complex discussions with a variety of stakeholders (including national leaders) preferred.Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Fluency in English is required.

Job Location Code:

Kenya, Nairobi (12)

Job Location:

Nairobi , Kenya

Job Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and seven to ten years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Master’s degree preferred. Prior work in direct advocacy required. Advocacy experience related to research and development and regulatory affairs strongly preferred. East Africa experience required.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in Kenya.

The successful must be able to travel internationally and domestically as needed (at 25% of time).

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

Please provide a cover letter indicating how your skills and experience are well suited for this role.

For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit:

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Job ID: #711711 Training categories: Information/Communications Country: Kenya City: 100% nairobi Organization: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health Theme: Health Job years of experience: 5-10 years Job type: Job How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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