Senior Manager (Admin & Finance) (Apply by: Closed)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Advocacy
and Partnership Officer - Civil Society
International
Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), Delhi
1.
POSITION VACANT: Advocacy and Partnership Officer - Civil Society, International Union Against
Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), Delhi
2.
BACKGROUND:
The
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is
an international scientific organization headquartered in Paris, France, since
1920. It has regional and country offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe,
Latin America, North America and South-East Asia regions.
Union
South East Asia (USEA), one of the organization’s largest offices since 2009, has
managedProject Axshya,
a Global Fund Round
9 project designed to extend the reach of India’s Revised National TB Control Programme through
advocacy, communication and social mobilization activities in 300 districts
across 21 states. Other key projects are to support tobacco control efforts in
India, Nepal and Bangladesh through the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco
Use; Project LIGHT, which brought fluorescent LED microscopes to 200 Medical
Colleges across India; and the Eli-Lilly supported project to expand
sustainable TB control in India. USEA also
coordinates trainings to build capacity in the management of TB and MDR-TB,
operational research, programme management and other skills.
About the
Project
Challenge
TB is a USAID funded
global project led by KNCV with
an objective to accelerate the global fight against TB, in partnership with the
international consortium of partner organizations including The Union, American Thoracic Society (ATS), FHI 360, Interactive Research & Development
(IRD), Japan
Anti-Tuberculosis Association (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), PATH and
the World Health
Organization (WHO).
The Union has
been identified as the lead partner for Challenge TB project in India slated
to begin on 1 January 2015. TB still continues to be a major public health
problem in India, and requires intensified and collaborative efforts from all
stakeholders in the country to achieve the Country’s vision of “TB Free India”.Challenge TB will
contribute to TB control efforts in India through a Call to Action to End TB in India.
The goal is to create and sustain high-level domestic commitment through
mobilization of a wide range of stakeholders to provide a momentum capable of
demanding and sustaining high-level domestic commitment to end TB in India and
tapping the energy and influence of key stakeholders to drive political,
administrative and technical solutions to specific key barriers in TB control
in India. The project will possibly be one of the most high profile public
health campaigns in India in recent years, addressing an infectious disease
that stills accounts for around 240,000 preventable deaths in the country each
year.
3. JOB
DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Project
Director, Challenge TB India, The Union South-East Asia Office,
theAdvocacy and
Partnership Officer - Civil Society will be responsible for broadening and deepening civil
society engagement in TB care and control in India. S/He will be identifying
opportunities for new partnerships and strengthening the existing ones,
creating or strengthening existing platforms to mobilize the civil society
groups to voice their concerns and perspective, and bringing these to the
attention of policy makers to act upon. S/He will liaise and maintain close
relations with civil society groups to garner commitment and provide leadership
to support the Call to Action to end TB in India.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1) Identifying and mapping civil
society stakeholders who could be more actively mobilized to support theCall to Action to end TB in India.
Potential stakeholders include civil society, including non-government and
community based organizations, women and youth groups, private healthcare
providers, key affected communities and patients, and their relevant networks
and associations;
2) Convening focus group discussions/ stakeholder consultations to elicit the perspective of affected communities and patients, civil society and NGOs, private health care providers on the remaining barriers and proposed solutions, ensuring these concerns are brought to the attention of the competent authorities;
3) Engaging existing partnerships and platforms in the country and establishing linkages with key global and regional coalitions and networks to advocate for accelerated response to end TB in India;
4) Conducting regular meetings with partners and donors, to identify areas of partnership and support, and working closely with them to devise an effective strategy for engagement;
5) Identifying individuals and organizations to champion the Call to Action and committing to act upon the outcomes of the Call through their leadership, commitment of time and resources;
6) Preparing briefs, reports and presentations summarizing advocacy and partnership related activities; developing advocacy toolkits and other communications materials for various audiences as well as the project website;
7) Documenting the progress and lessons learnt with regard to engagement with donor and partners and subsequently the outcome of the Call to Action, with emphasis on what worked and what didn’t work, in order to generate documented learning and defined outcomes;
8) Establishing performance metrics and monitoring performance for the advocacy and partnership aspect of the project, in line with the engagement strategy and overall project objectives;
9) The support function of the Project Steering Committee, coordinating activities with other project staff, particularly those working with other stakeholders and media agencies, to leverage and synergise the project’s overall engagement strategy.
10) Contributing to development of the Challenge TB project workplan and budget, M&E plan, project reporting and documentation, knowledge building and sharing, and in instituting improvements to increase program performances and results.
11) Performing other relevant duties as required by the Supervisor and/or Regional Director of The Union South-East Asia Office.
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
2) Convening focus group discussions/ stakeholder consultations to elicit the perspective of affected communities and patients, civil society and NGOs, private health care providers on the remaining barriers and proposed solutions, ensuring these concerns are brought to the attention of the competent authorities;
3) Engaging existing partnerships and platforms in the country and establishing linkages with key global and regional coalitions and networks to advocate for accelerated response to end TB in India;
4) Conducting regular meetings with partners and donors, to identify areas of partnership and support, and working closely with them to devise an effective strategy for engagement;
5) Identifying individuals and organizations to champion the Call to Action and committing to act upon the outcomes of the Call through their leadership, commitment of time and resources;
6) Preparing briefs, reports and presentations summarizing advocacy and partnership related activities; developing advocacy toolkits and other communications materials for various audiences as well as the project website;
7) Documenting the progress and lessons learnt with regard to engagement with donor and partners and subsequently the outcome of the Call to Action, with emphasis on what worked and what didn’t work, in order to generate documented learning and defined outcomes;
8) Establishing performance metrics and monitoring performance for the advocacy and partnership aspect of the project, in line with the engagement strategy and overall project objectives;
9) The support function of the Project Steering Committee, coordinating activities with other project staff, particularly those working with other stakeholders and media agencies, to leverage and synergise the project’s overall engagement strategy.
10) Contributing to development of the Challenge TB project workplan and budget, M&E plan, project reporting and documentation, knowledge building and sharing, and in instituting improvements to increase program performances and results.
11) Performing other relevant duties as required by the Supervisor and/or Regional Director of The Union South-East Asia Office.
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Essential
1) Master degree in related field or its equivalent (e.g. Social sciences, social work, sustainable development, public health, development studies, international relations);
2) At least 7 years of professional experience, including 4 years relevant to this position - in policy advocacy work and partnership building with civil society groups on health issues;
3) Understanding of the political process and experience working with civil society organisations, key affected communities and patient groups to mobilise commitment and partnership for a cause;
4) Knowledge of public health programs (preferably TB);
5) Excellent communications and public relations skills.
Desirable
1) Understanding of the perspective of affected communities- patients, civil society and NGOs, private healthcare providers on health issues;
2) Understanding of the broad landscape of international development and health issues in India including the Revised National TB Control Program;
3) Prior experience with international organizations on USAID or other donor funded projects
Competencies and skills
1) Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills and ability to build confidence and manage relationships with civil society stakeholders;
2) Background in developing and implementing advocacy and partnership strategies;
3) Excellent research skills, including the ability to find, analyse, synthesize, and present information;
4) Strong self-motivation and an ability to set and achieve goals;
5) Flexibility and willingness to work on a range of tasks;
6) Ability to plan, set priorities, handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
7) Excellent drafting and presentation skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise reports;
8) Willingness to travel within and outside the country as per project needs;
9) Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills to interact with people at all levels in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
10) Excellent drafting and presentation skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise reports;
11) Ability to plan, set priorities, meet deadlines and multitask;
12) Ability to patiently and diplomatically forge consensus between diverse stakeholders on strategic advocacy issues;
13) Ability to work with multiple organizations simultaneously and coordinate a diverse set of activities;
14) Ability to build confidence and manage relationships with prominent stakeholders;
15) Willingness to travel within and outside the country as per project needs.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
1) Master degree in related field or its equivalent (e.g. Social sciences, social work, sustainable development, public health, development studies, international relations);
2) At least 7 years of professional experience, including 4 years relevant to this position - in policy advocacy work and partnership building with civil society groups on health issues;
3) Understanding of the political process and experience working with civil society organisations, key affected communities and patient groups to mobilise commitment and partnership for a cause;
4) Knowledge of public health programs (preferably TB);
5) Excellent communications and public relations skills.
Desirable
1) Understanding of the perspective of affected communities- patients, civil society and NGOs, private healthcare providers on health issues;
2) Understanding of the broad landscape of international development and health issues in India including the Revised National TB Control Program;
3) Prior experience with international organizations on USAID or other donor funded projects
Competencies and skills
1) Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills and ability to build confidence and manage relationships with civil society stakeholders;
2) Background in developing and implementing advocacy and partnership strategies;
3) Excellent research skills, including the ability to find, analyse, synthesize, and present information;
4) Strong self-motivation and an ability to set and achieve goals;
5) Flexibility and willingness to work on a range of tasks;
6) Ability to plan, set priorities, handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
7) Excellent drafting and presentation skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise reports;
8) Willingness to travel within and outside the country as per project needs;
9) Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills to interact with people at all levels in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
10) Excellent drafting and presentation skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise reports;
11) Ability to plan, set priorities, meet deadlines and multitask;
12) Ability to patiently and diplomatically forge consensus between diverse stakeholders on strategic advocacy issues;
13) Ability to work with multiple organizations simultaneously and coordinate a diverse set of activities;
14) Ability to build confidence and manage relationships with prominent stakeholders;
15) Willingness to travel within and outside the country as per project needs.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:
The gross remuneration budgeted
for this position is attractive. Please note that offers shall be commensurate
with the qualifications, experience and salary history of the selected
candidate.
6. LOCATION: Delhi
6. LOCATION: Delhi
7.
CONTRACT:
The initial duration of the
contract will be for two years with possibility of extension based on
performance.
8.
REFERENCE: APOCS-UNION
9.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Senior Consultant
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phones: 011-2684-2162; 011-4165-3612; 011-4101-1564 and 011-4101-1565
10. LAST
DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Interested
candidates must send their latest resume/CV along with the cover letter and
remuneration expectations, latest by 26th January, 2015 to southeastasia@theunion.org indicating the position applied
for in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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