Legislative Advocacy Officer (Long term Consultancy) at The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH)

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the ideal candidate will work within PACFaH teams to develop and operationalize legislative advocacy plans for the partnering NGOs targeting legislators in the project at national and state level.
• S/he will coordinate retreats, dialogue, and other forums for Legislators in focal states (Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Nassarawa, Niger, Lagos and Oyo).
• S/he will contribute to the development of Policy and Information Briefs for the Legislator, provide timely online communications, notices, updates, and calls to action regarding significant policy actions affecting child and family health in states.
• S/he will participate in training workshops for CSOs on Legislative Advocacy, map and track Legislators’ commitments to improving child and family health.

Description:

• Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period. Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess first degree in Political Sciences, Public Policy with Postgraduate qualifications in similar areas. For the position, a first degree in Pharmacy is a decided advantage.
• S/he must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience working with political office holders in voice and social accountability projects.
• S/he will knowledge of the legislative process and of issues affecting child and family health; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and presentations and must possess a focused and disciplined work ethic, be detail oriented and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
• Candidates from the focal states (Bauchi, Kano, Kaduria, Nassarawa, Niger, Lagos and Oyo) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
Salary is competitive and women are especially encouraged to apply.