NEPHAK Program Officer (Advocacy and Communications) job in Kenya

The National Empowerment Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) is a national network that unites people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those affected by TB and AIDS through community based organizations such as post-test clubs, support groups, men’s associations, carers associations, women groups, youth groups and non-governmental organizations including PLHIV networks.
NEPHAK works in partnership with relevant government departments and structures and civil society organizations to improve community health in Kenya.

NEPHAK is currently looking for qualified professionals to join its management and support team in the implementation of an expanded institutional strengthening and programming initiatives to achieve sustained improvement of community health in Kenya.
The qualified and experienced professionals are being looked for to join NEPHAK team in the following management, programming and support positions:

Program Officer – Advocacy and Communications

Purpose of Job: The position is responsible for the development and implementation of NEPHAK advocacy and communications agenda.
It facilitates advocacy initiatives at NEPHAK and focuses on identified strategies to address thematic areas of focus; identify, prioritize and analyse the issues that affect the day to day life of people in the target areas; and track implementation of policies relating to these areas at various levels (community, county and national).
Positive Health Dignity and Prevention and Greater Involvement of people living with HIV (MIPA) is at the centre of the NEPHAK Advocacy agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Design and Management
• Advocacy Support for Membership and Target Communities
• Dissemination and Policy Influence
• Relationship Management, Networking and Collaboration
• Quality Assurance and Learning
• Media management and relations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).

Level of education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as Anthropology, Sociology or related fields.

Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications: Training in policy development, advocacy and lobbying.

Abilities / Skills Required

• Ability to work in a multicultural and multitasking environment (both as team member and as individual).
• Strong networking and collaboration.
• Ability to work both at the local/grassroots level and at national levels.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of public policy particularly in areas of health, HIV, TB and Malaria.

Job Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in advocacy, lobbying or policy analysis and influencing. Experience with GIPA, PHDP, gender and human rights approaches and how they influence advocacy shall be added advantage. Past work and engagement with media will be added advantage.

Authority / Decision Making: The position involves making recommendation on policies to the Program Coordinator and Senior Management Team on advocacy and communication related issues for their consideration and approval.

NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send an Application Letter and CV to
NEPHAK National Secretariat,
3rd Floor, Wood Avenue Court, Wood Avenue,
off Lenana/Argwings Kodhek Roads.
P. O. Box 75654 00200
Nairobi
and/or email: info@nephak.or.ke
by Thursday 16th July 2015.
NEPHAK is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.