Ref.
2026/STAPSRARAN/15662
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2026/06/28 23:59
Duration of the assignment
Long term
Duration
12 months
Senior Technical Advisor – Pharmaceutical Systems, R&D and Regulatory Affairs (QUALIMEDS Nigeria) (M/W)
Département Santé - DEPSAN > Pôle Renforcement des systèmes de santé
Published on : 2026/06/19
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
NIGERIA
ABUJA
Mission description
The QUALIMEDS project (Quality Uplift for Advancing Local Industry in Medicine Standards) is an initiative funded by the European Union under the Team Europe MAV+ Nigeria framework and implemented by Expertise France in partnership with key national institutions involved in the development of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector.
The project aims to strengthen national capacities in pharmaceutical research and development, pharmaceutical regulation, bioequivalence and bioavailability, industrial development, and access to quality medicines.
To support the accelerated implementation of the project and the development of strategic partnerships with national and international institutions, Expertise France seeks to recruit a Senior Consultant who will work under the direct supervision of the QUALIMEDS Project Manager (Team Lead).
Purpose of the Assignment
The consultant will provide strategic, technical, and operational support to the Team Lead in the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the QUALIMEDS project.
The consultant will contribute in particular to strengthening institutional partnerships, supporting beneficiaries, preparing technical activities, and coordinating the interventions of the various stakeholders involved in the project.
Project or context description
Key Responsibilities
Technical Coordination and Project Management
- Support the Team Lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans.
- Monitor the implementation of activities in line with project objectives, indicators, and timelines.
- Participate in the preparation of technical reports for Expertise France and the European Union.
- Identify implementation risks and propose corrective measures.
Support to Strategic Partners
- Provide technical and institutional support to national project partners.
- Support engagement with:
- PVAC (Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain)
- NAFDAC
- NIPRD
- NIMR
- DNDi
- PMGMAN
- Universities and research centres
- Other national and international partners
Research, Development, and Innovation
- Contribute to the implementation of pharmaceutical and biomedical research activities.
- Support initiatives related to:
- Bioequivalence and bioavailability
- Clinical development
- Research platforms
- Monitoring collaboration with CROs (Contract Research Organizations)
- Research-industry partnerships
Pharmaceutical Regulation
- Provide technical support for activities aimed at strengthening the regulatory system.
- Support NAFDAC initiatives related to medicine registration, inspections, clinical trials, GMP standards, regional regulatory harmonisation, and processes linked to the African Medicines Agency (AMA).
Knowledge Management and Technical Representation
- Prepare technical briefs, strategic analyses, and positioning papers.
- Represent the project at technical meetings when required.
- Contribute to documenting and disseminating best practices and lessons learned.
Expected Results
The consultant will contribute to:
- The effective implementation of QUALIMEDS project activities.
- Strengthened coordination with strategic partners.
- Improved technical quality of project interventions.
- The development of sustainable operational partnerships.
- Accelerated achievement of project results.
- Enhanced visibility and technical positioning of the project in Nigeria.
Required profile
Education
- A minimum of a Master's degree in one of the following fields:
- Pharmacy
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Biomedical Sciences
- Or a related field
- A PhD or relevant specialisation would be an asset.
Professional Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in managing health or pharmaceutical projects funded by international donors.
- Significant experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Pharmaceutical research and development
- Clinical trials
- Bioequivalence and bioavailability
- Pharmaceutical regulation
- Health systems
- Local pharmaceutical industry
- Experience working with public institutions, regulatory bodies, research institutes, or international organisations.
Nigeria-Specific Experience
Experience working with one or more of the following institutions will be highly valued: PVAC, NAFDAC, NIPRD, NIMR, DNDi, PMGMAN, Nigerian universities, and international development organisations.
Competencies
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong negotiation and institutional coordination skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in results-based management approaches.
- Good knowledge of the Nigerian pharmaceutical and regulatory landscape.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-stakeholder environment.
Languages
- Excellent command of English is required.
- Knowledge of French will be considered an asset.
Additional information
Contractual Arrangements
- Contract type: Service contract (individual consultancy).
- Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria.
- Initial duration: 12 months, renewable based on performance and funding availability.
- Level of effort: Full-time.
- Travel: Frequent domestic travel and occasional international travel.
- Reporting line: Under the direct supervision of the QUALIMEDS Team Lead.
Additional Assets
The following will be considered strong advantages:
- Experience with European Union-funded programmes.
- Experience within United Nations agencies or development institutions.
- Participation in regulatory capacity-building projects.
- Experience in public-private partnerships within the pharmaceutical sector.
- An established professional network within Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and research ecosystem.
- Knowledge of continental initiatives such as the African Medicines Agency (AMA), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the Partnership for African Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
- Candidate’s training/diplomas related to the expert assignment
- Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
- Assessment of the candidate's skills in the sought-after domain
- Candidate's knowledges related to local context (country or region intervention)
Deadline for application : 2026/06/28 23:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.