Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Summary:
Position Purpose (Provide a brief summary describing the primary function and general purpose of this position.)
The job of an Advocacy Manager involves overseeing the implementation of advocacy strategies of Pathfinder in Tanzania by working with the national government and district government, and by collaborating with partners such as local NGOs to influence and inform relevant policy and funding decisions. Ideally, he/she must have extensive experience in promoting and advancing health sector policy including sexual reproductive health/FP advocacy work.
The specific work elements of the job as an Advocacy Manager include but are not limited to: Leading and managing processes of a strategic advocacy plan; brainstorming with team members, at the country office, at all stages of plan formulation; proposing and lobbying initiatives for Pathfinder Tanzania; writing, publishing and disseminating advocacy briefs; developing relevant policy influencing strategy and activities that will inform policy decisions; discussing and implementing policy work in accordance with Pathfinder International principles; cultivating and contributing to requests for funding proposals in advocacy ; overseeing the fulfillment of donor-funded advocacy projects, including reporting; revising policies related to advocacy; among others.
Description:
Key Responsibilities (Describe the major duties and responsibilities of this position in order of importance.)
Plan, develop and implement an appropriate advocacy strategy for Pathfinder in Tanzania
Coordinating and communicating with other advocacy organizations working in Tanzania and with key decision makers, and liaison with national and international advocacy related agents
Promoting the work of Pathfinder Tanzania at the national and international levels
Specific tasks
Plan, develop and implement an appropriate advocacy strategy for Pathfinder International in Tanzania
Identify advocacy opportunities nationally for promotion of sexual reproductive health /FP related issues
Develop advocacy strategies in consultation with the supervisor and the Pathfinder Tanzania team
Collect strategic relevant update information and present to the advocacy team for planning advocacy agenda.
Draft key advocacy messages on the relevant subject matters based on evidence
Provide support to the advocacy team and management for making impressive and effective presentations
Intensify and maintain a steady flow of information on the advocacy work
Coordinating and communicating with other development networks, with key decision makers, and liaison with relevant institutions/organizations dealing with advocacy
Develop, coordinate, influence, and promote policy based on consultative processes and implementation of evidence-based practices at the national, regional, international and global levels at large
Develop and maintain close contacts with national and international media on issues relating to reproductive health/Family planning, HIV/AIDS
Organize press conferences and briefings, develop fact sheets and talking points, line up interviews and undertake all media activities related to Pathfinder in consultation with the management.
Continually seek to engage new partners and collaborate with them to build our capacity for advocacy and conduct collaborative advocacy work
Sharing of information with regional and international networks
Promoting the work of Pathfinder Tanzania at the national and international levels
Prepare, edit and oversee publication of reports, documents and other materials in collaboration with the respective programs
Collect information from the government, NGOs and other sources and design, publish and distribute newsletter to the concerned partners.
Respond to requests for information from Pathfinder colleagues, government officials, and local partners
Other general duties will include;
Assist with resource mobilisation, including project design and proposal writing
Assist the National Manager in developing the quarterly work plan
Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports
Provide needed technical backstopping to the our collaborators: Government and NGOs members
Assist in knowledge management process
Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
This post requires a dynamic individual who will support and assist the management in raising the profile of Pathfinder advocacy work in Family planning, HIV/AIDS and other related areas of Pathfinder work.
Essential facets of the role include;
Working closely with the national and international organizations arranging press conferences
Developing advocacy strategies in consultation with the advocacy team
Drafting key messages
Intensify and maintain a steady flow of update information related to advocacy work to internal and external audience.
Academic Qualification;
First Degree in a relevant field (social sciences, demography, economics, health, development etc.). Master’s degree in a related discipline is a preferred added advantage.
Ability & Skills
An ability to write clear and concise reports; good spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Proven ability to produce results within tight deadlines in a very busy environment
Demonstrable advocacy skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to interact effectively with multicultural team composed of international and national personnel
Analytical skills and decision making ability even in complex and sensitive situations
Demonstrable project management skills
Knowledge & Experience
Working with local and international partner organizations
Familiarity with key issues in FP, SRH, and HIV
Good knowledge of communication and public relations techniques.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Knowledge and previous experience of high level advocacy work preferably with local exposure
Excellent computer skills with expertise in Power point, Word and Outlook
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an international NGO
Management of donor funding up to final program report with exposure to reporting requirements of donors.
Masters in Mass Communications, Public health, Behaviour change, Journalism, or Management or social sciences; at least 3-5 years’ experience in advocacy work in RH and HIV/AIDS. The incumbent must preferably meet the basic requirements described above pertaining to academic qualification, ability/skills and work experience.
Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV, including contact details for 3 references, and a covering letter explaining why you are best suited for the position before the close of business on July 13,2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
HR Manager
Pathfinder International
PO Box 77991, Dar es Salaam
