Led by EngenderHealth, the CHAMPION Project (Channeling Men's Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response) seeks to increase positive male involvement in HIV/AIDS and reproductive health (RH). The project is funded by the US President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief through the US Agency for International Development and is implemented in 12 regions of Tanzania. Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy post based in Dar es Salaam. This position is open to Tanzania nationals only.
Scope of position: The Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy will work to support the project's policy, advocacy, lobbying, and networking objectives. He/she will report to the Senior Technical Advisor, Gender, Policy, and Advocacy. Specific responsibilities include:
· Liaise with government bodies (e.g., the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Community Development, Gender, and Children, TACAIDs) and civil society to identify and execute technical assistance needs related to gender, HIV, and RH.
· Monitor relevant policy changes, statistics, and data to inform advocacy efforts.
· Develop/adapt and disseminate policy briefs, presentations, and other advocacy communications tools presenting CHAMPION's findings and activity results.
· Assist national and local partners to identify policy problems/gaps, priority areas, and key supporters for policy implementation or change related to male involvement.
· Organize and participate in national and local gender campaigns, as appropriate.
· Provide needed technical assistance to organizations/institutions, including CHAMPION's local NGO partners, to improve their capacity in policy and advocacy.
· Oversee policy and advocacy work plans for successful completion by the project and its partners.
· Organize and facilitate trainings, conferences, and workshops for lobbying and advocacy on gender and male involvement in HIV and RH.
· Synthesize data and write reports to disseminate lessons learned and best practices in promoting gender equality and health of families.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in a social science or health-related field. Advanced degree in public health preferred.
· Requires 3-5 years' experience working in HIV/AIDS, RH, gender-based violence, and/or community mobilization; policy experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Professional, proactive, and persistent.
· Excellent knowledge of issues related to gender equality, HIV/AIDS, and RH.
· Ability to think strategically to achieve long-term results and impact.
· Excellent skills in meeting facilitation
