Advocacy Consultant, Africa Frontline First Nairobi at Financing Alliance for Health Jobs In Kenya
Country Engagements (Deadline: December 30th, 2024)
- Develop and operationalize Joint Country Support Plan (JCSP) in Liberia, Uganda, and Malawi
- Review JCSP guidelines and agree on timelines at the Africa CDC Partnership meeting
- Draft concept notes for each country (Malawi, Liberia and Uganda)
- Conduct landscape analysis and resource mapping in Liberia, Uganda, and Malawi
- Facilitate in-country planning meetings and mobilize stakeholders
- Execute JCSP and launch + disseminate JCSP + CH Champions
Advocacy Events (Deadline: November 30th, 2024)
- Organize cross-learning session during CPHIA (26th-29th November)
- Draft concept notes and event materials
- Convene joint partner planning meetings with UNICEF, IFRC
- Lead event material development and hold experience-sharing sessions
- Draft activity report and Press Release
- Disseminate the report and Press Release
Advocacy Tools and Content Development (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
- Develop and disseminate Community Health Scorecard among stakeholders
- Draft concept note and Scope of Work (SOW) for Consultant
- Support in selection and onboarding of consultant
- Pilot CH survey tool in Ghana, Liberia, and Uganda
- Hold validation workshop with partners and finalize Scorecard
- Develop Advocacy & Communications materials (Talking points, factsheets, slide decks)
Review Policies, Guidelines (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
- Review 3-4 Guidelines, Policies, Strategies, and SOPs to professionalize CHWs monthly
Organize Periodic Team Meetings (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
- Schedule weekly virtual meetings for advocacy stakeholders
- Draft meeting slides and document action plans
Report Compilation (Deadline: June 30th, 2025)
- Draft quarterly progress reports to track the implementation of advocacy activities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (such as public health, economics, international relations, gender studies, political science, human rights, etc.)
- Significant years of experience in global public health, policy and advocacy, management consulting, or public policy
- In-depth understanding of community/primary healthcare policy and international health and development issues
- Experience in public health, particularly in strengthening community health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Proven track record in project and operational management in complex environments and partnerships
- Experience collaborating with Community Health Implementing Partners and national governments
- Proficiency in virtual work, with strong IT skills for organizing and attending virtual meetings
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders
- Expertise in navigating complex government processes and achieving consensus with multiple influencers
- Experience working with stakeholders at various levels, including global partners, technical managers, and national governments
- Knowledge of technical aspects of community health systems, such as training, supervision, supply chain, and governance
- Deep commitment to health, social justice, and gender equity