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CRDF Global

Director, Global Supply Chain

Arlington, VA · On-site

$209K - $237K/yr

Developing and maintaining a centralized global database of qualified consultants and subject matter experts available to support law enforcement, digital resilience, national security, global health ...

CRDF Global

Director, Global Supply Chain

Arlington, VA · On-site

$150 - $180/hr

Developing and maintaining a centralized global database of qualified consultants and subject matter experts available to support law enforcement, digital resilience, national security, global health ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for global health law in the United States is $60,964.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Global health law is a field focused on the legal frameworks and policies that impact public health across international borders. It addresses issues such as disease prevention, access to healthcare, human rights, and the regulation of pharmaceuticals and vaccines at a global level. Professionals in this field work with organizations like the World Health Organization, governments, and NGOs to create and implement laws that protect and promote health worldwide. Their work is essential in managing health crises, improving global health standards, and ensuring equitable healthcare access.

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Professionals in Global Health Law often encounter challenges such as navigating complex international legal frameworks, addressing cross-border health issues, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders like governments, NGOs, and international organizations. Preparing for these challenges involves staying informed about evolving global health regulations, developing strong negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills, and gaining experience in both legal analysis and public health policy. Building a network with professionals in related fields and pursuing continuing education in international law and global health can also help job seekers excel in this role.

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To thrive as a Global Health Lawyer, you need a law degree with specialization or experience in international law, public health law, or human rights law. Familiarity with international treaties, regulatory frameworks, and systems like the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations is typically required, along with relevant bar admission or certifications. Strong analytical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and negotiation skills help navigate complex legal and policy environments. These skills are crucial for effectively shaping health policy, ensuring legal compliance, and advocating for global health equity.

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Required CredentialsLaw degree, possibly public health or international law specializationLaw degree, often with public health or health policy focus
Work EnvironmentInternational organizations, NGOs, government agenciesGovernment agencies, law firms, public health institutions
Employer & IndustryGlobal health initiatives, international law firms, NGOsPublic health departments, legal firms, policy organizations
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding international health law and policiesLegal aspects of public health issues

Global Health Law focuses on international legal frameworks and policies affecting health worldwide, often working with international organizations. Public Health Lawyers concentrate on legal issues within domestic or local public health systems, advising on health policies and regulations. While both roles require legal credentials, their scope and work environment differ significantly.

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Associate Director, Law & Policy Reform, Data for Health Program

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the leading advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences in the United States and around the world. Through our Global Health Advocacy Incubator, we tackle other critical public health challenges across the globe – including food and nutrition policy, injury and overdose prevention, and building resilient and equitable health systems. 

Our vision is a healthier and more equitable future for all. 

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), a program of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, supports legal and policy change campaigns around the world to improve public health. GHAI is one of twelve implementing partners in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Data for Health (D4H) Initiative. The Initiative works with low- and middle-income countries to build stronger CRVS systems, cancer registries, and public health data capacity. Within that partnership, GHAI undertakes the legal and advocacy work to provide technical assistance for the review and reform of national CRVS legal frameworks, and to lead and supervise in-country civil society grantees advocating for the political prioritization of CRVS reform and investment. 

GHAI seeks a mid-career lawyer with global policy experience to lead legal reform of civil registration, vital statistics and legal identity (CRVSID) systems in low- and middle-income countries. You will lead country-level legal diagnosis and reform and manage a portfolio of country programs - including in-country legal consultants and civil society grantees to build political support - as well as providing direct technical assistance to governments. We seek someone with experience and understanding of legislative processes so that we can assist in delivering legal reforms. This is an opportunity to advance fundamental human rights and work towards securing legal identities for all, in particular marginalized communities. In this role, you will provide strong legal advice, manage in-country consultants, work directly with government officials, and provide thought leadership in an evolving and foundational area of law and policy. 


WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:

Lead Legal Diagnosis and Reform

  • Review CRVS and legal identity frameworks and evaluate them against international best practice, identifying the provisions that drive exclusion.
  • Train and supervise in-country legal consultants and conduct reviews of national CRVS legal frameworks.
  • Supervise and provide technical legal advice and drafting support for legal reform — primary legislation, subsidiary regulation, and administrative procedure.
  • Work directly with government officials, ministry lawyers and registrars-general, and with legislative drafters and parliamentary committees.
  • Develop country legal strategies as an integrated part of overall CRVS reform and implementation strategy, in collaboration with partners.
  • Organize and lead workshops, meetings, and conferences. 
  • Participating in coordination meetings and technical working groups.

Manage Country Programs

  • Manage a portfolio of country programs, including workplans, deliverables and timelines across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously
  • Identify, assess, contract and oversee in-country legal consultants and civil society grantees; manage subgrant performance and compliance
  • Oversee grantee advocacy campaigns for the political prioritization of CRVS legal reform, with support from GHAI's advocacy team
  • Report on progress and results to GHAI leadership, D4H partners and Bloomberg Philanthropies

Build the Field and Lead Thought Leadership

  • Produce global position papers, legal analyses, journal articles, case studies, blogs and toolkits, including work situating CRVSID law within public health law jurisprudence more broadly.
  • Contribute to GHAI’s comparative CRVS laws database and its use as a global public good.
  • Design and lead workshops, convenings, technical meetings and conferences; teach and mentor others on international legal best practice in CRVS.
  • Position GHAI as the recognized global authority on CRVS and legal identity law.

Advance Equity and Inclusion

  • Identify and pursue opportunities to strengthen gender equity, and the registration rights of marginalized, displaced and stateless populations, through legal reform.
  • Work with GHAI’s gender policy lead to develop the gender dimension of CRVS law at national, sub-national and global level.

Work Across the Partnership

  • Coordinate with government agencies, D4H implementing partners, UN bodies, international stakeholders and funders.
  • Participate in technical working groups, global meetings, monthly and quarterly funder calls, and in-person convenings.
  • Provide ongoing legal technical assistance across the portfolio as requested.

 

SKILLS YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

  • J.D. or equivalent first-level legal degree from an accredited law school.
  • 5+ years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
  • Experience working on public health, human rights, or broader development issues, including analyzing laws against international norms and best practices.
  • Ability to use legal analysis to advance policy objectives, ideally in an international context.
  • Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes and experience in legislative drafting.
  • Program or project management experience, including managing international projects.
  • Excellent analytical, legal writing, and research ability.
  • Experience working effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently with general supervision while managing multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
  • Full professional proficiency in English.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional proficiency in French or other languages for work in Francophone countries.
  • Experience designing and delivering training for government lawyers and local advocates on public policy or public health legal issues.
  • Experience publishing or developing public-facing policy arguments.
  • Experience with a public policy, human rights, or advocacy organization in a global setting.
  • Experience living or working outside the United States.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams and Zoom.



WHY JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS? 

  • You will be joining a respected global health advocacy organization dedicated to creating meaningful policy change and saving lives in our neighborhoods and in communities worldwide.  
  • A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and dependents. 
  • 403b plan participation (with 9% company contribution) 
  • 12 paid company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 5 personal days (on an accrual basis each calendar year) 



The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences, whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make The Campaign's work more inclusive. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, racial, economic, social, cultural, sexual orientation, ability and gender expressions, national origins, and veteran statuses to apply.