The Policy Advocacy team works to enhance DNDi's influence and secure political support for decisive changes to the global and regional R&D; ecosystems that are failing to ensure R&D; innovation and equitable access to health tools for neglected populations.

DNDi established it South-Asia office in Recent Delhi in 2004 and its South-East Asia office in Kuala Lumpur in 2004. DNDi and supports research and science institutions in the region to develop end-to-end approaches to conducting neglected disease R&D.; DNDi regionally support R&D; projects for visceral leishmaniasis, hepatitis C, filariasis, paediatric HIV, and dengue.

The Policy Advocacy Manager will help advance progressive R&D; policies that meet the needs of neglected patients. The role combines global advocacy responsibilities ( 90%) with dedicated advocacy support for specific elements of DNDi's regional strategy in South and South-East Asia (10%) Global responsibilities include developing and implementing targeted advocacy strategies, contributing to the global advocacy strategy, undertaking research and analysis, creating policy advocacy content and tools, supporting colleagues across regions, and providing strategic administrative support to the Director of Policy Advocacy. Across this work, the Manager will document lessons learned, engage stakeholders, develop champions, and promote policy action.

Undertake research and analysis −including policy landscape analyses, stakeholders mapping, lessons learned by DNDi, etc. − and develop policy advocacy content and tools including white papers and policy briefs.

Develop targeted advocacy strategies to influence policy change

Contribute to technical analyses of policies and practices impacting innovation and access to medical tools, and propose/ prioritize specific actions where DNDi,



and partners could be influential.

Coordinate specific advocacy activities/ campaigns engaging various stakeholders and manage projects and events.

Provide matrix support to colleagues undertaking policy advocacy activities in various regions, with a particular focus (10 %) on South and SE Asia and other DNDI departments (e.g. funders managed by External Relations teams)

Collaborate with the Communications teams to help develop and disseminate policy positions through opinion pieces, social media and other means.

Contribute, through internal communications, to developing internal knowledge and the ability of colleagues to represent policy positions.

Provide project management support to the Policy Advocacy Director and team.

Coordinate policy advocacy team meetings

Support documentation, tracking, and delivery of policy team deliverables and KPIs

The Policy Advocacy Manager reports to the Policy Advocacy Director

Works with Communication and External Relation teams, regional offices, and R&D; teams at DNDi

This role has a representational role through the promotion of programs and maintains productive relationships by projecting the image of a credible partner

Minimum 6 years' relevant experience in which at least 4 years at Senior Officer level

Experience of working in public and private sector is highly desirable

Graduate degree with equivalent experience to reach masters level in international relations,



public health, public affairs or a related field, or demonstrably equivalent experience through grassroots engagement, preferably with applied work in community, national or global advocacy.

Proven experience of developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies and campaigns, including awareness building initiatives with internal and external stakeholders

Experience in policy advocacy India and SE Asia

Experience of working in public and private sector is highly desirable

Capable of managing projects and contributing to larger initiatives.

Demonstrates expertise in their field and in managing people and projects.

Strong ability to provide high level support in project/program delivery.

Strong ability to manage medium/large projects with budget management.

Strong management, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Lead and motivate a small team for optimum performance, supervising junior staff.

Commitment to a more inclusive and equitable R&D; system.

Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to produce and present advocacy materials to expert and general audiences.

Strong project management skills.

Fluency in English

Proficiency in local languages desirable

Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite

DNDi is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive organisation. Our success and global reach are dependent upon our ability to encourage diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in at DNDi and across the sector, especially women, and including, but not limited to, black and minority ethnic candidates, and those with other protected characteristic.

📌 Policy and Advocacy Manager (Resilience & Health) (Delhi)
🏢 Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi
📍 Delhi