Policy, Advocacy and Communications Officer

About Mashambanzou Care Trust

A PVO registered under W 09/90 started in 1989 by an Irish Nun, Sr Noreen Nolan of the Little Company of Mary Sisters.

The goal of the organisation is to reduce the vulnerabilities associated with HIV and poverty among people living with, and those affected by, HIV and AIDS through treatment, care , support and raising awareness of individuals, families and communities.

To ensure smooth coordination of the organization's programme activities through development, implementation and review of the Policy, Advocacy & Communications (PAC) activities. The PAC Officer will play an active role in networking, lobbying, and representing the Organisation in a wide range of policy issues at events, conventions, and media opportunities. She/he will integrate communication tools and channels in her/his work

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development and publication of evidence-based policy, advocacy and communications through collection and analysis of information, management of database and electronic/social media messaging both for internal and external use.
• Spearhead and participate in community dialogues and network forums by engaging, building and maintaining relationships with policy makers, donors and relevant stakeholders to influence policy development, review and implementation geared towards areas of MCT interests.
• Work in collaboration/liaison with departmental/project team in creating demand for the various MCT programmes activities in line with Donor and MCT programming requirements and timelines.
• Lead in the timely development organizational publications such as weekly updates, newsletters, and project related IEC materials and documentation success stories.
• Participates and monitor all projects events for policy decisions, trends, and other issues with implications on MCT’s short/medium/long-term focus.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Communication, Journalism or Public relations
• Must have demonstrable experience in working with and empowerment of vulnerable children and adults.
• Minimum 2 years working with vulnerable populations/communities
• Ability to work with multiple projects.
• Ability to conceptualize, design and implement advocacy strategies from projects log frames.
• Knowledge and experience of different aspects of communication modes