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Call for Consultants: Health Policy Advocacy and Communications Roster
Organisation: PATH
Position Type: Short-Term Consultancy Roster (Part-Time, Remote)
Location: Global (including Africa and selected international locations; Nigeria: Abuja Project Office)
Start Date: Rolling, as needed
Application Deadline: Rolling Applications
About PATH
PATH is a global nonprofit organisation dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience, PATH combines expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and specialised fields to develop and scale innovative solutions to global health challenges.
Through its Center for Advocacy and Policy, PATH works hand-in-path with governments, regional institutions, and multilateral organisations to turn evidence into policy adoption, sustainable financing, and stronger health systems.
About the Opportunity
PATH is building a dynamic roster of experienced consultants and specialist organisations to provide high-level technical support for short-term, project-based assignments. Selected candidates will support defined initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa, donor capitals, and multilateral forums.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in:
Health policy and government engagement
Advocacy strategy and campaigns
Health financing and public financial management
Research, data visualisation, and strategic communications
Areas of Consultancy
Consultants may be engaged across several core technical areas:
Policy Analysis & Government Engagement: Stakeholder mapping, political economy analysis, and technical engagement with ministries of health, finance, and regulatory authorities.
Advocacy Strategy & Campaigns: Designing advocacy campaigns, building theories of change, narrative development, and coalition building.
Health Financing & PFM: Budget cycle engagement, domestic resource mobilisation, investment cases, and fiscal space analysis.
Research & Evidence Synthesis: Rapid evidence reviews, policy briefs, and translating complex research into actionable recommendations.
Strategic Communications & Media: Media strategy, opinion articles, public opinion research, and campaign launch packages.
Regional & Multilateral Advocacy: Supporting engagements with the African Union, Africa CDC, WHO governing bodies, Global Fund, and Gavi.
Facilitation & Proposal Development: Facilitating high-level stakeholder workshops and drafting competitive funding proposals.
Qualifications & Requirements
Core Requirements
Proven experience in health policy, advocacy, or government engagement in low- and middle-income countries or multilateral settings.
Professional fluency in English.
Strong client-facing communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently in dynamic, multicultural, and politically sensitive environments.
Preferred Advantages
Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Economics, International Development, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in driving policy or budget changes through advocacy campaigns.
Professional proficiency in French or Portuguese.
Specialist expertise in global health security, digital health, climate and health, or investment-case economics.
Eligible Locations
Candidates may be based in or able to work across key priority countries, including Nigeria (Abuja Project Office), Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, DRC, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia, and the United Kingdom.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit a combined application package containing:
CV (Maximum 3 pages) or a capability statement for organisations.
Cover Letter (Maximum 1 page) summarising relevant experience and identifying primary area(s) of specialisation.
Proposed daily consultancy rate in USD.
Important Note: This is an open consultancy roster and not a guaranteed full-time staff position. Selection onto the roster does not guarantee immediate assignment. PATH will contact shortlisted candidates on a rolling basis.
How to Apply
Ready to drive global health equity? Submit your application through PATH’s official recruitment portal:
👉 Apply for PATH Health Policy Advocacy and Communications Consultancy (Applicants should navigate to PATH’s official careers portal to submit)
