Based in Nairobi, Kenya the Component Manager Technical Expert (Pharmaceutical Regulation & Supply Chain Security), will support the Team Leader and the Law Enforcement Technical Expert in the overall coordination of the project’s component (Specific objective No. 3)

The post holder will act as a senior technical reference on pharmaceutical regulation, supply chain security, and market control, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks governing medicines agencies at national, regional, and international levels.

Working closely with the project team (Team Leader, Financial and Administrative Manager, Strategical Advisor Project, Logistic Officer and Law Enforcement Technical Expert); the component manager will be responsible for the following tasks in particular.

1.       Operational Management of the Pharmaceutical Component

- Facilitate effective collaboration between national institutions (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, National Regulatory Authorities, private and public sector, and civil society), National & International Experts, International partners, and other stakeholders involved in pharmaceutical aspects & Supply chain Security.  

- Participate in technical meetings with stakeholders (e.g., AUDA NEPAD, AMA, WHO, AU, industry partners, researchers) to coordinate and enhance project activities.

- Assist the Team Leader in planning, implementing and monitoring of pharmaceutical activities ensuring that milestones are met, raising alarms and redirecting actions if necessary

- Assist and support in the coordination of meetings with national and international partners for the implementation of activities (Pharmacovigilance, Postmarket Surveillance, Track & Trace); as well as awareness-raising activities with civil society

- Contribute to frame the consultancy assignments and assist the Team Leader in proofreading deliverables and documents produced under the project to ensure technical quality control in liaison with the Expertise France Pharmaceutical expert in the Head Quarters and the other experts;

2. Strategic and Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of pharmaceutical activities covering:
  • Supply chain integrity and security
  • Market surveillance and enforcement mechanisms
  • Pharmacovigilance and quality control systems
  • Traceability and digital solutions (serialization, barcodes, QR codes)
• Ensure alignment with:
  • WHO norms and guidelines and WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT)
  • AU continental plan on SFMPs
  • African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) and African Medicines Agency (AMA) frameworks
  • Regional regulatory systems (ECOWAS/CEDEAO, EAC) and national regulatory requirements

• Provide high-level technical advice on regulatory systems governing medicines, including roles, mandates, and operational frameworks of NRAs and regional agencies.

3. Management and coordination of Experts

- Ensure the effective implementation of the activities together with the Team Leader who will be supervised by national and international experts;

- Establish regional collaborations with institutions like WHO, AFRO, AU, AUDA NEPAD, CEDEAO, EAC

- Liaise with international partners, including ANRS, WHO, Africa CDC, and others, to coordinate collaborative efforts.

Contribute to the identification, recruitment, and management of short-term national and international experts

- Draft Terms of Reference and provide technical oversight to ensure quality and relevance of expert contributions

- Facilitate knowledge sharing and integration of expert inputs into project activities.

- Coordinate the experts on their activities ensuring that objectives are met and redirecting actions if necessary.

- Ensure alignment of project activities with national health priorities and regulatory requirements

4. Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement

- Contribute to awareness-raising strategies targeting health professionals, civil society, and the public on the risks of SFMPs.

- Ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches in pharmaceutical activities.

- Participate in national, regional, and international meetings, conferences, and technical working groups.

- Organize workshops and seminars to assist in developing protocols for pharmaceutical trainings

- Participate in regional scientific events to enhance project activities.

- Represent the project in relevant forums and working groups to advocate for project objectives and share progress updates

- Collaborate with the Team Leader and the Legal/ Law enforcement Expert to integrate research initiatives with capacity-building efforts

- Prepare regular progress reports, briefs, and presentations for the project manager and stakeholders.

- Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future initiatives and policy development

This job description is not exhaustive and can be adjusted according to needs.