Director, Africa Policy and Advocacy

Medicines for Malaria Venture

. Lead MMV’s Africa policy and advocacy portfolio within the organisation’s overall advocacy strategy .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeRemote • Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, NigeriaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading policy and advocacy initiatives within African health environments, with a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and translate technical evidence into actionable policy recommendations. Proficient in navigating complex political landscapes and coordinating diverse teams to achieve strategic objectives.

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Policy And Advocacy LeadershipStakeholder EngagementStrategic CoordinationFluency In EnglishProfessional Proficiency In French

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisAdvocacy Strategy DevelopmentEvidence TranslationRelationship BuildingProject Coordination

Soft Skills

Sound JudgementPolitical AwarenessIndependent WorkCollaboration

Industry Keywords

African Health PolicyGlobal Health StakeholdersMalariaAccess To MedicinesRegional Policy Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead MMV’s Africa policy and advocacy portfolio within the organisation’s overall advocacy strategy
Develop and implement the Africa policy and advocacy workplan under the direction of the Senior Director, Advocacy
Translate agreed priorities into regional engagement and action
Build and sustain relationships with governmental, parliamentary, intergovernmental and global health stakeholders across Africa
Strengthen MMV’s regional advocacy network
Coordinate engagement with partners, consultants and other approved resources
Bring regional evidence, policy priorities and stakeholder insights into MMV’s global positions and advocacy activities
Advise senior colleagues on emerging policy opportunities, risks and reputational considerations
Work across advocacy, research and development, access, communications and resource mobilisation
Ensure advocacy is informed by scientific, access and product priorities, with clear objectives and coordinated implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience leading policy and advocacy initiatives in African health policy environments
Evidence of influencing policy or institutional agendas through credible analysis, sustained engagement and effective partnerships
Strong understanding of African governmental and regional policy processes
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Experience representing an organisation with senior decision-makers and building relationships across institutions and sectors
Ability to translate technical evidence into clear policy arguments, briefings and recommendations
Experience coordinating people, partners or consultants and turning strategy into delivery
Sound judgement and political awareness
Ability to work independently while collaborating across a geographically distributed organisation
Fluency in English
High level of professional proficiency in French
Experience in malaria, access to medicines or related global health policy would be particularly relevant
Must be locally eligible for employment in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania or Nigeria
Relocation and immigration sponsorship are not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home-based work arrangement
Three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal
Inclusive recruitment process
Employer of Record employment in the agreed country