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Advocacy Manager

Київ

In Ukraine, MdM is part of the following advocacy initiatives:

Humanitarian advocacy through the Consortium ACCESS as well as in coordination with other humanitarian INGOs and local organizations, by insisting on the specific health-related needs in areas affected by the conflict. Advocacy efforts will target international, national and regional decision-makers, with tailored messages like: the need for actual implementation of the free-drugs regulations; the need to create better conditions for health staff working in conflict-affected areas to overcome current shortages; the need to strengthen emergency services; the need for urgent and sustainable access to MHPSS services; etc.
MdM considers the ongoing Health Reform process as a significant opportunity to encourage essential changes in the health system. In mental health, MdM is already supporting the development of a National Plan, and will keep advocating for integration of MHPSS into PHC, using evidence-based standards and good practices of MdM's activities, MdM would also intend to develop advocacy messages regarding sexual and reproductive health, specifically on access to family planning.
MdM is also well positioned to inform the health reform process with the specific needs of Luhansk Oblast and conflict-affected population. Key messages should emphasize the absolute need for the MoH central level to engage more with local health authorities to understand their specific concerns in relation to the ongoing conflict.
MdM will advocate at the regional level through meetings, exchanges and workshops with local authorities. Issues to be highlighted include: the urgent adoption of a plan to address difficulties in the referral system and addressing disruption in local transportation, lack of services in some specific areas, administrative barriers
The development of a national response plan for GBV survivors (with a survivor-centered care approach), including a better information management and data collection system.

Under the direct supervision of the General Coordinator (GenCo) and a technical guidance of the Advocacy Advisor (based in Spain), the Advocacy Expert will perform the following tasks.

Implementation and update of the advocacy strategy and plan

Update and consolidate the Advocacy strategy for the mission in coordination with Coordination team
Update and implement advocacy and communication action plans for the mission and for the field bases, including activities such as press releases, contacts with parliamentarians, reports, lobby.
Integrate MDM field partners in implementation and update of the advocacy strategy on relevant aspects.
Monitor closely and analyse the political environment, the latest developments in the field and the agenda and statements of the targets, and react to events or adapt the advocacy strategy accordingly.
Support the teams in collecting adequate and reliable information and feedback
Elaborate factsheets, policy briefs and any other advocacy and communication document for the MdM Ukraine mission highlighting advocacy messages from our field data on the different areas of the strategy (print/social media/photos/video)
Propose and review relevant investigations/reports
Propose and elaborate advocacy material, innovation welcome
In coordination with the GenCo, represent MdM during advocacy events (round tables, lobby tours)
Design advocacy activities and plans and draft narratives in proposals and reports

Human resources

Train and coach/manage an Advocacy/communication Officer (EU-V)

Capacity building of MdM Staff in Advocacy

Train the field team to collect testimonies
Sensitize the team about advocacy, its role in MdM's mission, and the strategy itself when designed
Organize or co-organize advocacy trainings for staff
Maintain ongoing communication with the team to sensitize them, involve them in the advocacy actions and stay up to date with the development in the field.

Coordination, networking

Develop networking among International, Ukrainian society, such as NGO, Governmental actors, press, university, UN agencies, community, media
Represent MdM actively in Coordination groups and relevant advocacy working groups such as the ACCESS Consortium advocacy group, communication group, NGO Forum, UN Clusters
Maintain regular communication with political authorities and diplomatic representations
Develop exchange practices and methodology in advocacy among relevant stakeholders, including Consortium partners.
Strengthen current partnerships and support with MDM local partners especially in advocacy.
In coordination with the GenCo create and maintain contacts with relevant stakeholders in Europe

External communication

In coordination with the HQ communication department, update the communication strategy accompanying the advocacy actions (media and social media)
Propose and contribute to media interventions: press releases, press trips, opinion column, interviews
Centralise the communication material
Maintain MdM Facebook page
Elaborate with field teams monthly snapshots and other internal communication materials (newsletter);
Provide guidelines to field teams on MdM visibility rules and donor requirements with regards to visibility materials

Other

Be flexible in performing duties
Perform other additional duties related to advocacy activities

Hierarchical and Functional links

Hierarchical link: GenCo

Technical link: Advocacy Advisor (based in Spain), Communication manager (HQ)

Functional link: coordination team

Profile required:

Excellent analytical, writingskills
Excellent representation and diplomatic skills/Ability to defend advocacy position in front of external actors
Strong organisational skills/Rigor/Ability to classify and to manage priorities
Capacity to take initiatives and propose innovative solutions
Knowledge of data analysis and documentation for advocacy purposes
Knowledge of how to use policy, research, lobbying, public campaigning, media and digital work to influence a political agenda.
Professionalism, ability to develop solid evidence-based arguments and recommendations
Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law
Skills in graphic design, video, photo editing, and web development applications
Gender sensitive
Experience of team management/coaching
Team work spirit

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in a humanitarian organization/humanitarian context
Experience in advocacy in national health reform processes; humanitarian advocacy an asset
Experience in health related project - specific focus on MH, SRH and GBV an asset
Experience in public speaking and in negotiations and relations with partners and authorities

Language and computer skills: