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NOT ACTIVE: Advocacy Coordinator

Сентябрь 28, 2016
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General Description


ECOM is looking for an Advocacy Coordinator who will manage effective development and implementation of advocacy strategy of ECOM to achieve the organization’s mission.


Responsibilities


Advocacy


  • Develop and implement advocacy strategy for improved HIV programming and financing for MSM and trans* populations in EECA;
  • Develop and implement advocacy strategy to achieve and other sustainability of HIV services for MSM and trans* populations in EECA;
  • Assist in developing plans and actions on increasing MSM and trans* community engagement in HIV governance at national level;
  • Assist in developing national plans and actions for MSM and trans* community engagement to improve HIV programming planning, service delivery, financing, research and evaluations;
  • Arrange assistance on quality of community leadership and participation, focusing on meaningful representation of community constituency and improved communication, advocacy and coalition-building skills;
  • Prepare regional and national policy and situation analyses, ECOM’s position statements;
  • Coordinate advocacy meetings, round tables with decision makers and/or stakeholders in public health and HIV programming;
  • Coordinate ECOM’s advocacy coalitions, joint engagement and events;
  • Support regional and global policy and advocacy initiatives to fight HIV among MSM and transgender people;

Communications


  • In cooperation with ECOM’s Communications Officer:
    • Engage with media;
    • Prepare advocacy, promotion and other related materials;
    • Develop and strengthen relations with ECOM’s members.

Other


  • Prepare reports, analytical papers and briefing notes;
  • Participate in preparation of donor reports;
  • Use advocacy activities to strengthen strategic partnerships;
  • Participate in the development and implementation of relevant research;
  • Performs other relevant duties, as required.

Qualifications for the position:


  • University degree;
  • 5 years of experience in the field of designing or implementing programs on HIV;
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and implementing HIV advocacy plans and actions;
  • Deep understanding of issues related to health and human rights of MSM and trans* people with a focus on Eastern Europe and Central Asia;
  • Experience in media outreach;
  • Conceptual knowledge of policies on HIV, STI, sexual health, human rights, and other relevant policies in EECA countries and in UN organizations.

Skills and Competencies


  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
  • Languages: Russian (proficient), English (very good);
  • Strong communication and presentation skills;
  • Strong writing skills. 

Working Time: Full-time


Location: Tallinn, Estonia

 

How to Apply


Interested candidates are requested to send a CV, cover letter and contact details of up to two references to: contact@ecom.ngo

Please ensure that your CV and/or cover letter adequately describe your qualifications and skills as required in this vacancy announcement.


DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS


19 October 2016, 23:59 Eastern European Time.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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