Join AHF Jamaica

Advocacy Manager

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF) is a global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2,000,000 people in 47 countries.
Founded in 1987, it is currently the largest provider of medical care in response to HIV and AIDS internationally.

Country INFO

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Jamaica is a locally registered non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in February 2018. It began providing services to HIV and STI patients. These services includes prevention testing anf treatment. The Medical Centre also extends its services to persons living with chronic illnesses and other diseases.

We have a team of highly trained medical professionals who provides excellent service to our patients. Our commitment to providing quality services and our advancement in medical technology contributes significantly to the building of a positive, progressive and unquestionable reputation among NGOs. Also at the same time maintaining our mission statement “Cutting edge medicine and advocacy regardless of the ability to pay”.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan, develop and monitor implementation of policy change work and advocacy strategies according to AHF’s mission and core values;
• Implement AHF Jamaica advocacy priorities in keeping with AHF’s Advocacy and Marketing Framework Plan, develop and implement advocacy programmes on issues of key human rights and HIV importance.
• Oversee the posting of social media content to ensure consistency of same and messaging on all social media platforms are in keeping with AHF Advocacy and Marketing Priorities.
• Monitor and analyse developments in priority areas affecting vulnerable population to inform development of appropriate strategies, projects and actions.
• Provide research and analysis on human rights issues, and produce reports, briefing papers, articles and other materials, and on the policy environment in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean to influence decision making, inform stakeholders and raise awareness among key populations.
• Participate on committees, technical working groups and other fora to influence human rights and HIV related law, policy and programmes to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable groups.
• Coordinate and communicate AHF advocacy and policy change programs with other national and strategic allies (stakeholders, policy makers and liaison with national media), to support the development of networks / coalitions.
• Build appropriate partnerships with other organizations to develop policies in relation to AHF’s advocacy agenda;
• Promote the work of AHF at national level;
• Maintain good working relationships with AHF partners and external agencies;
• Provide information on funding opportunities to support advocacy work at the country level;
• Undertake other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Public Policy, Governance or Law
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Policy and/Advocacy Manager or Legal Counsel

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of Laws, Acts and policies that are integral to the National Response on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights.
• Knowledge of STI/HIV/AIDS Programme planning
• Knowledge of the government’s health policies and the Primary Health Care services, especially those relating to family planning, child abuse and substance abuse.
• Knowledge & experience in the formulation policy briefs, press releases and articles
• Knowledge in contract writing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Research Skills

JOB LOCATION

183 Hagley Park Road, Kingston, Jamaica

TYPE OF CONTRACT

FULL-TIME

WORKING HOURS/WEEK

40 hours – 9am to 5pm

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday

BENEFITS

• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): Qualified assistance and support for Employees.
• AHF UNIVERSITY: AHF’s training portal, focused on career development.
• After 3 months: GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT
• After 6 months: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Interested candidates must send their Resume and Statement Letter, explaining their experience and interest for the position.

Applications sent must be sent to the email address [email protected] including the subject “Name of Candidate – Position to which you are going to apply” with this same format.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Selected resumes will be called for virtual interviews.
• An email will be sent to the selected applicants with details to the interview.
• Selected candidates must send, by electronic means, the following scanned documents before the date of the interview:
  – Qualification
  – Professional reference
  – Character reference

CONTACT INFORMATION

Any questions or additional information about this process, please contact the following email: [email protected]