Advocacy Officer

Despite substantial progress in understanding the global HIV epidemic in recent years, knowledge of the epidemic in this region is relatively limited and is often perceived as a "black hole" for HIV-related data.

It is in this context that Solidarity Sida and ITPC-MENA have initiated, in partnership with 5 associations (AGD - Mauritania, Al Shehab - Egypt, ATP + - Tunisia, M Coalition - Lebanon and RDR Morocco - Morocco), the program "FORSS – Train Follow Support: community mobilization to fight against HIV in the MENA region".

The overall goal of this program is to improve the quality of prevention, HIV / AIDS care and access to treatment in the MENA region and in particular in the target countries. It is organized around three main axes:

- Improve the knowledge and practices of community actors in prevention, care and treatment services to PLHIV and key populations;

- Provide national and regional data on the quality of accessibility to prevention, treatment and care services for PLHIV and key populations;

- Influence prevention and care strategies and their implementation modalities (at national, regional and international levels).

To do this, AFE-MENA / M-Coalition is launching a call for applications for the recruitment of an advocacy officer.

1. Mission and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project manager, the Advocacy Officer will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Advocacy strategy of the association

- Develop an advocacy strategy for the association within the framework of the FORSS Program;

- Coordinate and facilitate advocacy meetings, stakeholder and government roundtables and other advocacy activities defined under the FORSS Program;

- Organize national mobilization days and coordinate press conferences;

• Analysis and valuation of community observatories

- Compile and analyze data from the community observatory;

- Write reports, analysis documents and briefing notes from community observatories;

• Training, capitalization and reporting

- Participate in advocacy and capitalization training sessions;

- Capitalize on the advocacy actions of the FORSS project and the association;

- Participate in the drafting of the six-monthly reports of the FORSS project;

• Communication

- Create content and communication materials for international conferences;

- Promote the visibility and reputation of the FORSS Program, particularly via the Program's website and social networks.

1. PROFILE

Diploma and professional experience

The candidate will:

- Hold a university degree or equivalent (minimum 5 years) in law, international relations, political science, international solidarity, journalism, social sciences and / or public health;

- Have at least 2 years of proven professional experience in advocacy in public health, international solidarity and / or human rights;

- An experience in the associative field is desired;

- A good knowledge of the issues of the fight against HIV / AIDS is an asset;

- Fluency in French / English and Arabic, both oral and written, is essential;

- Mastery of computer tools (excellent command of Excel), Internet and social networks;

Required Skills

- Excellent writing skills;

- Good communication skills;

- Sense of organization;

- Listening, diplomacy, consultation and negotiation skills;

- Team spirit;

- Adaptability;

- Proactivity and responsiveness;

- Ability to work in a sensitive context.

4. LOCATION AND DURATION OF THE CONTRACT

The advocate for the association and the FORSS Program is hired on a part-time basis.

This position will be based in Beirut and will be subject to local law.