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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

Research Associate - Africa Drug Policy

📍 ZA, South Africa 🏷 Governance & Public Policy 💰 EUR 500 one-off stipend 🗓 Posted 4 Aug 2026
  • Contribute to a regional mapping and analysis of drug policy and legislative instruments across East, Southern and West Africa through applied field and desk research
  • Develop policy-relevant research outputs under direct mentorship from senior GI-TOC analysts and leading practitioners in drug policy
  • Deliver two published research papers with your contributions publicly acknowledged, contributing to evidence-based drug policy reform across Africa
  • Build professional networks across the international GI-TOC community whilst gaining practical experience in applied policy research and publication development
  • Engage in strategic policy discussions on supporting drug policy reform that mitigates harms to people who use drugs

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