Health NGOs Network (HENNET)
Health NGOs Network (HENNET) is an umbrella agency of CSOs, NGOs, FBOs and other networks working in Kenya's health sector. The Mission of HENNET is to stimulate linkages and strategic partnerships among health stakeholders in Government, NGOs and private sector so as to enhance their responses towards health needs of all Kenyans. HENNET is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Closing date: 30 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
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Health NGOs Network (HENNET) is an umbrella agency of CSOs, NGOs, FBOs and other networks working in Kenya's health sector. The Mission of HENNET is to stimulate linkages and strategic partnerships among health stakeholders in Government, NGOs and private sector so as to enhance their responses towards health needs of all Kenyans. HENNET is looking to hire an advocacy and communications officer for the secretariat.
Basic Function: Provide advocacy and communications support to HENNET (Health NGOs Network) Secretariat. The Advocacy and Communications Officer will co-ordinate the presentation of the public face of the organization to all stakeholders. Specifically the Advocacy and Communications Officer will create, implement, and oversee advocacy and communication programs that promote the Network’s image and vision. The successful applicant will be based at HENNET Secretariat’s office in Nairobi and report to the Chief Executive Officer
Specific areas of responsibility will include:
- Coordinating and engaging in policy advocacy and research work in the health sector with the aim of influencing pro-poor change in policies, law and practice
- Enhancing the participation of the Secretariat in health sector policy making and implementation
- Building the capacity of members to better participate in policy dialogue
- Facilitating engagement of policy makers at the local, Regional and International levels
- Influencing change in health policies and laws at Local, National and International levels
- Building and supporting alliances, networks and coalitions to push for changes in health policy and laws
- Implement and coordinate all network’s internal communications, media interactions, and external public relations
- Provide support with the preparation of quality presentations
- Document lessons learnt and other training materials
- Design/edit and summarize promotional materials such as flyers, banners, and publications
- Prepare donor reports including quarterly reports, results framework, and other donor deliverables
- Manage communications and customer relations systems in the organization
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, communication studies, development studies or related studies with at least 3 years experience in policy advocacy work.
- He/She should have good understanding of the health sector particularly the policies and laws.
- Experience in editing and summarizing reports is required.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to articulate clearly both in written and spoken work, excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills are highly desirable.
Reference Code: RW_7XY9JD-31
