Job Description

• The Engagement and Advocacy Officer will provide a critical interface between ehealth4everyone, government agencies/organizations and other project stakeholders.
• He/she will lead and support a broad range of internal/external stakeholder engagement and communication activities.
• He/she will also develop innovative communication and engagement initiatives requiring the involvement of a wide range of communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Providing active management support for a range of advocacy and/or advocacy-related projects.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and keeping contact records in our database updated regularly.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality events in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the country.
• Daily monitoring of our activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.
• Conducting research and supporting the drafting of briefings on key engagement areas.
• Providing administrative support relating to our advocacy, including the coordination of mailings, scheduling meetings locally and taking minutes, including pictures of the activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Master’s degree in Public Health.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with stakeholders and clients and dealing with sensitive issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to impart and present information to stakeholders, formulate reports and gain cooperation.
• A demonstrated ability to prepare and implement strategies in stakeholder relations and issue management are vital to the role.