Policy and Advocacy Officer, Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC)

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Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC) is the premier advocacy organization focusing on research and development (R&D) of new global health technologies. GHTC is a coalition of more than 50 nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and aligned businesses advancing policies to accelerate the creation of new drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and other tools that bring healthy lives within reach for all people. Since 2008, the coalition has promoted policy solutions that support R&D across a range of global health areas, from HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis to epidemic preparedness, maternal and child health, neglected tropical disease, antimicrobial resistance, and more.

GHTC is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Officer to assist in the execution of advocacy strategies to inform and influence US policymakers and related tasks in support of this goal. The Policy and Advocacy Officer will report to the coalition Executive Director and work closely with the GHTC secretariat team on tasks related to the GHTC's objectives and operations.

Please apply by Thursday, June 11th for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and execution of Congressional outreach strategy and represent GHTC in meetings with Members of Congress and staff, developing core relationships and ensuring regular correspondence with Congressional offices. Lead primary outreach to Members of Congress and staff and lead and develop active advocacy strategies to advance key pieces of legislation. Provide support as needed to Bipartisan Congressional Global Health Research and Development Working Group leads and member offices.
• Monitor and analyze legislation and other policy developments to develop strategy to incorporate R&D into new and existing policy, and identify/act on strategic opportunities for engagement, and update members; update tracking databases; write and disseminate updates for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in the development and execution of US Federal agency outreach strategy and represent GHTC in meetings with relevant Federal Agency staff, developing core relationships and ensuring regular correspondence with their offices (ex. NIH, CDC, State, FDA, DoD, BARDA).
• Identify new opportunities to enhance advocacy efforts or promote global health R&D through membership in and, where possible, leadership of existing channels (ex. global health working groups or roundtables) and new work streams (ex. Congressional staff delegations, private sector engagement, engagement with CDC on strategies to bolster global health work/funding, R&D as a global health security issue, R&D capacity strengthening through localization initiatives, etc.).
• Represent GHTC at global health and international development community meetings and coordinate debrief of information to GHTC. Actively work to incorporate R&D into the broader global health agenda, policy, and conversations.
• Develop content and participate in strategy development for GHTC documents and communications including blogs, newsletters, social media, policy reports, fact sheets and assist in dissemination of regular updates to GHTC members.
• Assist in the conceptualization of, preparation for and execution of events and briefings related to US policy. Work with policy communications staff and external partners to execute.
• Lead operations of GHTC's US Policy Working Group monthly meetings. Assist in the operations and management of the GHTC; support logistics and agenda-setting for GHTC working group meetings and full coalition meetings; maintain communications with GHTC members and track and report updates as relevant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Prior work in US policy and/or advocacy, including policy tracking and direct outreach to policymakers required.
• Proven success executing advocacy strategies to inform and/or influence US policies, programs or budgets, including direct interaction with legislators.
• Proven experience with tracking the development and implementation of legislative and administrative policies and practices and the budget-making process.
• Proven success at networking, building relationships and managing partnerships, including with government and coalitions.
• Prior work in a congressional office is preferred.
• Prior experience mentoring or managing staff is preferred.
• Proven ability to understand and translate technical information and materials (scientific or health-related) for policy-making or lay audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented and adept at navigating a complex team environment.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits. For candidates based in the U.S., the annual salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors. PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 11 holiday, 2 personal, and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; and disability and retirement benefits. For more details click here.

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