Job Description

Closing date: 31 January 2024

About
Under the PEPFAR and UNAIDS supported CLM programme, ZNNP+ is the fiscal and physical host of the technical assistance team.

Position Summary
Under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the CLM Programme Coordination and Capacity Building Officer, the CLM Advocacy and Community Engagement Officer will support CLM efforts aimed at strengthening advocacy, community response and influence on health services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description
Responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating CLM advocacy, community engagement and communication efforts to influence practices, policies, narratives to bring positive changes in quality of HIV services. Ensure the utilisation of CLM data to influence health policies at all levels. Provides advocacy technical assistance to the CLM project team including CLM CBOs grantees and the four PEPFAR targeted network communities to effectively engage duty bearers. Lead the development and implementation of the PEPFAR CLM CBOsAdvocacy Strategy. Build evidence-based advocacy arguments, working closely with CLM programme staff and CBOs to identify gaps in evidence and arguments and ensure those gaps are adequately filled. Lead on the definition and targeting of advocacy strategies on issues and priorities identified through the CLM programme; Prepare and oversee the preparation CLM engagement and advocacy materials (e.g. press releases, briefings, speeches, questions and answers, talking points, etc.); Capacity building and Training CLM staff, and CBOs on advocacy and collaborations. Package identified barriers and enablers for presentation at existing or new advocacy platforms; Refer/escalate identified advocacy issues and results to relevant authorities including the government, PEPFAR, UNAIDS, implementing partners, health Taskforces and National Steering Committee and any other health service provision structures for address. Lead in the documentation of lessons learnt, promising practices and ensure they are shared and disseminated in the appropriate spaces. Ensure consistency in terms of branding, messaging, and frequency of posting via multiple media channels.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
University degree in A bachelor’s degree in social studies, communications, or equivalent; Master’s degree an added advantage; Minimum three years relevant experience at the national or international level in stakeholder engagement, communications, advocacy, or a related field. Advanced oral & written communication skills, excellent participatory training skills, inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is key. Analytical skills and excellent writing, reporting and presentation skills. Ability to engage at a strategic level and build collaborative relationships with government, donors, media, and peer agencies. Demonstrated commitment to working with PLHIV (including key populations, women, children, and youths). Be culturally sensitive and empathetic to others, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

How to Apply

To apply
Step1: Click the button below and complete the Application Form

Step 2: Submit your application letter and CV with three contactable referees to: Human Resources, ZNNP+, 28 Divine Road, Milton Park, Harare or via email [email protected]

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