Regional Advocacy Policy Advisor - World Vision

Regional Advocacy Policy Advisor focusing on Health and HIV/AIDS, Indonesia
Closing Date: Monday, 04 August 2008

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. We serve the world's poor, regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
Location: Indonesia
Closing date: 04 Aug 2008
Job Description

Give focus to public policy advocacy linked to World Visions HIV/AIDS/ TB program response as a key ministry to promote change. A secondary focus is to support strategic alignment of advocacy aims as part of national health strategies

Minimum of a masters degree in public health, social sciences or other relevant field
Minimum of 5 years relevant HIV/AIDS advocacy, programming and management experience
Solid understanding of government and public health policy.
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian development and passion for advocacy combined with experience in managing advocacy issues.
Excellent research skills and previous experience in conducting situational analyses.
Excellent representational ability including public speaking, media interviews, and high-level meetings.
Understanding and experience in community empowerment
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong time management skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
Collaborative and developmental working style, including an ability to work interdependently.
Will be fully in sympathy with World Vision?s Christian position.

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Vacancies Contact
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