Full-Time Policy Advocacy Manager

Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) is a not-for-profit R&D organization accelerating development of new antibiotic treatments for drug-resistant infections. GARDP works with partners to ensure sustainable access and affordability to all in need.

Overall Purpose: The Policy Advocacy Manager develops and implements advocacy strategies, conducts research and analysis, creates policy content and tools, supports colleagues in regional policy advocacy, and provides strategic administrative support.

Contribution: Manages specific projects (regional initiatives, workshops, conferences, policy papers), delivers quality outputs through expert services, and adapts policies to emerging needs.

Scope of Work (Results): Services affect systems, processes, and teams regarding research, development, access, public health priorities, and populations served by GARDP.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Conceptualize and organize GARDP convenings for key priorities.
2. Conduct research, analysis (policy landscape, stakeholder mapping, lessons learned), and develop policy advocacy content (white papers, policy briefs).
3. Contribute to technical analysis of policies/practices impacting antibiotic research, development, and access, and propose influential actions.
4. Coordinate advocacy activities engaging stakeholders and influencing policy discussions.
5. Represent GARDP at AMR conferences/events.
6. Provide matrix support to colleagues in South Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Southern Africa.
7. Support External Relations team (donors, governments, institutions, companies).
8. Collaborate with Communications team to develop/disseminate policy positions (opinion pieces, blogs).
9. Contribute to internal knowledge and ability of colleagues to represent policy positions.
10. Provide project management support to the Deputy Executive Director.
11. Organize internal policy advocacy discussions and provide summaries.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Deputy Executive Director and secondary reporting to the Head of Office (India, Southern Africa, or Thailand/Malaysia) and the Director of External Relations.

Interactions: Works with External Relations, Communications, Regional Offices, and the Executive Office; partners with civil society groups, think tanks, government representatives, multilateral agencies, and policy leads.

Skills and Attributes: Strong writing, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to work well under pressure and multitask; experience working in a multicultural team and using AI tools.

Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience with graduate degree, or at least 1 year with post-graduate degree. Proven ability to work in team and matrix structures. Experience in international/multicultural organizations is desirable.

Education: Graduate or post-graduate degree.

Other Requirements: Fluency in English, proficiency in other languages desirable, good knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

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