Vacancy: Policy, Advocacy and Communication Manager

Working closely with FACE-Pediatric HIV management, and reporting directly to the Director of Programs, the Policy, Advocacy and Communication Manager will coordinate consortium partners in the identification, design and implementation of national- level advocacy and communication campaigns. The Policy, Advocacy and Communication Manager will ensure that the advocacy and communication campaigns are closely aligned with existing national advocacy and communication strategies related to PMTCT.

Responsibilities
- Work with the national level partners to extend the reach of strategic information from national to district and community levels
- Identify key advocacy issues and work with implementing partners to coordinate and develop content for diverse media and communication channels. The Manger would ensure that campaigns are aligned with national PMTCT strategic plan and national advocacy and communication plan for Elimination of new HIV infections
- Compile strategic information and format content for a variety of media targeting a range of key populations (including partner NGOs, local networks community leaders, and appropriate end-users)
- Maintain regular flow of high-quality dialogue on identified advocacy themes in media and electronic platforms, including e-learning opportunities, fact sheets, e-fora, etc
- Assist partners with strategies to build community advocacy networks for PMTCT
- Provide support to national PMTCT programme for development of evidence based policies and support implementation of advocacy and communication of policies
- Monitor policy shifts associated with PMTCT and MNCH
- Support development of national resource centre and online platforms for collection and exchange of PMTCT information and knowledge resources.

Qualifications and Experience
- Masters Degree in Media and Communications, Knowledge Management or related development
- At least 5 years experience in advocacy and policy change work in a similar environment

Skills and Attributes
- Have broad experience of maternal health and child welfare, PMTCT or HIV/AIDS programming
- Outstanding information gathering skills and good analytical skills
- Be a strategic thinker, and possess strong negotiation skills
- Be a transparent and effective manager and team leader
- Fluency in English
- Willingness for travel – within Zimbabwe.

Apply
To apply for any of the above position, send a cover letter, CV, with three (3) current references to: recruitments@ophid.co.zw

Clearly specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email and on the cover letter. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 26 April 2013

OPHID is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals with relevant experience are welcome to apply

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