Scientific and Technical Support Specialist

About the role

The Scientific and Technical Support Specialist will assist the African Vaccine Regulatory Forum (AVAREF) Secretariat in implementing the Vaccine Research and Innovation Unit (VRIU) 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The role supports regulatory and ethics capacity across Africa through clinical trial oversight, reliance networks, regulatory science, knowledge management, data analysis and capacity‑building activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain registries for clinical trial applications, scientific advice requests, joint reviews and facilitated registrations; support administrative management of joint review processes.
• Provide technical and scientific support for clinical trial, reliance‑network and capacity‑building activities, including literature reviews and preparation of briefing notes and reports.
• Manage dashboards and monitoring tools, design surveys, collect and analyse data, and generate performance statistics and analytical reports.
• Coordinate webinars and virtual trainings, develop knowledge products, and contribute to training materials and advocacy initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Regulatory Science, Public Health, Information Management, Data Science or related field.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in regulatory affairs, clinical research, technical support, information management, data analysis or quality assurance.
• Fluent English and working knowledge of French.

What we offer

• UN Volunteer monthly living allowance of US$ 2,850 – US$ 3,300.
• Insurance, leave and other entitlements according to UNV Conditions of Service.