Job Vacancy at Health Promotion Tanzania (HDT), Program Officer

Program Officer – Advocacy

Application deadline 2017-05-21

Location: Kinondoni, Mikocheni Dar Es Salaam

Description

Job Purpose: In general, S/he will have hands on implementation of advocacy activities with support of PMA-Manager. Primary focus is on policy, reports and budget analysis, consulting, Developing Policy Briefs, tracking policy implementation and identifying and engaging both government and private Champions in RMNCH+N programs

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PREREQUISTES

A: Program Management

• Assist PMA-Manager in Designing, planning and implementing advocacy strategy and campaigns for Family Planning, NCDs and RMNCH+N

• Organizing meetings, seminars, workshops, and special lectures; including development of agenda, coordination of logistics, correspondences, speakers, press and invitees, itinerary as appropriate,

• Write and send press releases, write seminar/meeting/workshop reports,

• Assist PMA-Manager in developing proposals for fundraising,

• Responsible for particular advocacy such as Advance Family Planning II (AFP II) project and RMNCH+N project including keeping abreast of the in-house research, that impact on RMNCH+N, Family Planning and NCDs,

• Prepare and actively participate and represent HDT in various networks and movements to share HDT’s work particularly on Maternal and Child Health

• Assist PMA-Manager to identify and mentor youth advocates, Champions for RMNCH+N, Family Planning and NCDs,

• Assist the PMA-Manager in conducting regular landscape assessments to ascertain country’s performance against Health SDGs particularly in the focus areas of FP and RMNCH+N,

• Closely monitor and align yourself with national, regional and Global health issues; and share that knowledge internally to keep the organizational up to date in its advocacy for health,

B: Reporting

• Develop monthly, Quarterly and annual reports or any other progressive reports or project updates as per donor or internal requirements,

• Develop policy briefs, fact sheets, blog info graphs, leaflets, placards and any other BCC and advocacy materials aiming at influencing decision and changing people’s behavior in RMNCH+N,

• Provide monthly bulletin on quick wins gained and key issues to be aware of in a month that follows

• Develop website updates on quick wins or major breakthroughs in advocacy

• Plan and prepare respective donor reports for review by Program PMA-Manager

• Maintain appropriate and smart filing for advocacy portfolio in both soft and hard copy

C: Networking:

• Maintain contacts of key Government, Parliament and religious leaders who matter for HDT advocacy

• Forge relationships with government leaders and private sector representatives who can significantly impact on agenda RMNCH+N and Family Planning at national and sub-national level,

• Create and monitor national and sub-national platforms of champions and decision makers to reinforce action for Family Planning and RMNCH+N,

• Identify and work with advocacy partners and nurture relationships for policy impact at national and sub-national level,

• Identify and maintain contacts with insiders within Government departments which directly or indirectly deal with RMNCH+N, Family Planning, NCDs,

• Maintain relationships and communication with key health professional associations or persons regarding Maternal and Child Health issues within the operational area.

D: Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned by Line Manager
Experience: Degree in Social Science, Medicine or Public Policy and at least three years hands on policy/legislative work or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Policy or other social sciences with at least two years legislative, policy or advocacy experience; Legislative, policy or advocacy background required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent networking and interpersonal skills are required; Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. Knowledge and understanding of personal computers, a valid driver’s license.

Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAM, Budget and Policy analysis and developing Policy briefs

Skills: The Advocacy Officer must demonstrate:

Full understanding of health systems in Tanzania and in particular the Reproductive and Child Health. Knowledge on how to use advocacy to solve problems and create or enhance resources allocation;

Ability to set goals, monitor progress and raise signal when interventions are facing impending risks;

Very good oral and written communication skills;

Personal attitude, behavior and appearance reflecting professionalism at all times;

Willingness to learn, be coached and motivated to develop professionally and personally.

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