Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The YCSRR is seeking services for an Advocacy Officer consultant on the SHE SOARS! Project, to be based in one of the three implementing countries of Kenya, Uganda or Zambia, for an initial duration of twelve months, with a possibility of renewal. The individual will oversee the strategic planning, execution and implementation of advocacy, outreach and policy goals of the SHE SOARS Project in collaboration with the SHE SOARS Youth Advisory Board, SHE SOARS! partner organisations as well as YCSRR membership, secretariat and Board of
Directors.

Job Description - Duties & Responsibilities
• Advocacy Coordination (85%)
• Develop and facilitate the process of identifying program and advocacy priorities in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Board, Program Manager, YCSRR membership, secretariat, and implementing partners.
• Map policy and legal gaps on SRHR and MYE policies.
• Support youth from the region to draft reports, statements and submissions, for both local and international advocacy.
• Lead on the creation of capacity building materials/workshops on SRHR and MYE.
• Conduct analysis on trends / issues related to ASRHR in the project areas, with a view to informing advocacy strategies and partner support.
• Identify and foster relationships with other key policy and advocacy stakeholders (youth-led or youth-centred networks/coalitions, civil society organisations, governments, donors, etc.)
• Identify opportunities for external engagement and lead on the planning of advocacy activities and/or campaigns.
• With the support of the programme manager, develop advocacy-orientated partnerships.
• With the support of the programme manager, co-design the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the SHE SOARS! Project advocacy strategy.
• Support data collection and the research and monitoring of relevant policy, decision-making or other commitments related to adolescents and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Coordinate advocacy and communication strategies with the Communications Officer.
• Support the facilitation of YCSRR communications related to the SHE SOARS project and advocacy-related information, including drafting content for newsletter, website and social media.
• Support the review of project work plans to ensure that the project advocacy plan is streamlined in consultation with Youth Advisory Board, YCSRR secretariat and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of youth-led, substantive sexual and reproductive health rights and services and inclusive programming to be implemented with partnering organizations.
• Represent the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Right’s project across public engagement activities and with external partners to promote the advocacy goals of the SHE SOARS! project as well as the YCSRR and other stakeholders’ work around SRHR.
• Ensure there is information flow on advocacy messaging and objectives between partner organisations, membership and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate the impact of advocacy and policy strategies.
• Program Management Support (15%)
• With the overview of the Project Manager, the Advocacy Officer will contribute to the country specific planning, implementation, and reporting of the project.
• Ensure project learning is generated and documented and shared within the project with the support of the Project Manager.
• Communicate with partners and program staff to ensure relevance and quality of activities.
• Support Program Manager in timely production and submission of project reports and other knowledge products in accordance with donor & partner requirements.
• Support relationship building with in-country, grassroots, youth-led organisations and co-ordinate with other relevant stakeholders to build strong partnerships based on principles of co-leadership, co-ownership and co-creation.
• Support YCSRR members as well as the Youth Advisory Board in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities, including training, events, conferences, etc.
• Perform other duties, as directed.
• Eligibility and Other Criteria
• YCSRR is an organization of young people under 30 years old. Only applicants below 30 years old are eligible for this position.
• The YCSRR is committed to decolonizing SRHR practice and to allow young people from targeted countries to lead on the projects that affect them. The applicant is to be based in Kenya, Uganda or Zambia and will work remotely.
• Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights recognizes the contributions and critical perspectives that individuals from minority groups and communities that face systemic exclusion bring to our team. People including, but not limited to, those from the following groups are encouraged to apply: women; mothers; single parents; immigrants; people of colour; lesbian, bisexual, gay, two spirit, transgender, gender non-conforming, queer, and questioning people; intersex people; people with disabilities; and those marginalized on the basis of class or caste.

Required
• Efficient written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated SRHR related advocacy skills including data and policy analysis, report writing, critical thinking, outreach, networking, planning and monitoring. These skills can have been developed through either education or work experience.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing advocacy or policy campaigns
• Experience analysing, developing and drafting policy, advocacy and/or research documents
• Demonstrated success in establishing partnerships and building rapport with stakeholders
• Proven experience developing and using social media and technology to improve communication with targeted groups
• Experience of project deliverables, time management, budgeting and working with partners
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in a remote-based setting
• Experience and/or knowledge of one or more of the following areas: gender; sexual and reproductive rights; comprehensive sexual education; public health; adolescents and youth; minority rights; rights-based initiatives and/or community development
• Strong commitment to the principles of anti-oppression practices and demonstrated commitment to YCSRR principles and values
• Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability working in multicultural work environments
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region (Kenya, Uganda and Zambia)
• Desired
• Involvement in a youth-led and/or social change initiative, organization, or network;
• Experience working in local/national government, intergovernmental or international NGOs;
• Knowledge of the issues surrounding youth and adolescent social and economic empowerment;
• Experience working with volunteers and with remote teams;
• Experience in innovative approaches to advocacy design;
• Familiarity with Results Based Management.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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