Under immediate supervision of Deputy Country Director-Programs and technical support from SO Senior Advocacy Lead, the Advocacy Specialist plays a crucial role in enabling the achievement of MSIE’s programs advocacy activities and project deliverable and advocacy milestones.

DUTIES/TASKS

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Advocacy.

 ·         Coordinate cross project advocacy activities, through working with project leads and APMs

·         Train MSI team and partners in areas of advocacy

·         Develop advocacy toolkits and partner joint advocacy strategies

·         Map stakeholders, at national and subnational level and align synergy across likeminded organizations and initiatives

·         Ensure the implementation of relevant evaluation and reviews to strengthen the project effectiveness.

·         Effectively identify and influence relevant debates, opportunities and policy initiatives that can support MSIE’s priorities in eradicating unsafe abortion; increasing access and choice for contraceptives; de-medicalisation and task-shifting; results-based financing; and overall contributing to youth friendly SRH information and services.

·         Develop advocacy objectives, monitor policy process and report achievements

Program design and Development

·         Take part in concept notes and proposal development, as part of program design team

·         Lead government and donor report in areas of advocacy activities,

·         Document best practise and advocacy wins

·         Analyse and feed in to MSIE programming, cross country learning and in country best experiences sharing in areas of SRH

·         Develop advocacy evaluation matrix and outcome indicators

·         Regionally map stakeholders and identify areas of collaboration and resource mobilization

·         Author concept notes and proposals with input from multiple sources

Project and consortium management

·         Collaborate and support the programs director and project leads in in crafting, monitoring advocacy messages

·         Develop monthly and quarterly reports on the project progress

·         Closely work with the local implementing partners and lead periodic performance review platforms

·         Lead stakeholders’ engagement, field assessment and joint supportive supervisions

·         Prepare reports for project signatories and lead periodic monitoring and mid-term/endline evaluations 

Job Requirements

1. Education Qualification:

·         University Degree in Health Science, Social Science, or International Development Management; master’s degree is an added advantage.

·         Fluent English both oral and written.

·         Knowledge of Clinical Health, Community Outreach, Family Planning, Social Marketing and Social Franchising

·         Computer literate, proficient in MS Word, Power Point presentation and Excel (essential).

Experience / Knowledge (essential/desirable

·         At least Six years’ relevant experience, three of which must be related to Advocacy and Policy work

·         Demonstrated record in engaging and influencing senior policymakers, donors and civil society agencies to deliver strategic advocacy outcomes.

·         Established and network of relationships with politicians, decision makers, and international agencies within Ethiopia.

·         Experience in planning of advocacy campaigns and events

·         Experience in dealing with press requests

·         Experience in working with women and youth network groups

·         Good knowledge of the health sector in Ethiopia an important advantage (desirable).

·         Excellent communication skills - excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to organise and present information in a compelling way.

·         An in-depth knowledge and understanding of both local and government policies.

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

·         Strong supporter of the cause for contraception and a woman’s right to safe abortion.

·         (Pro-choice.)

·         Results driven.

·         Motivated and energetic.

·         Strong commitment to the goals and vision of MSI and MSIE.

·         Passion for service excellence and improving quality

·         Strong training skills; able to effectively build capacity.

·         Excellent interpersonal/communication skill.

·         The highest levels of integrity, and a strong ethical sense.

·         Self- managed and able to prioritize and work under pressure.

 Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Support Office

Type of Employment: Contract

Number of Positions- (1)

 How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download the job application form from THIS LINK and email to Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement i.e. within ten (10) days.

Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back.  We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.   

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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