medica Liberia (mL) formerly medica mondiale Liberia is a non-governmental women’s right organization working in Liberia. Our Organization offers support to women and girls affected by sexual gender based violence (SGBV). Since 2006, medica Liberia has been implementing programs for women and girls in Liberia’s South-eastern parts and recently extended its coverage to Montserrado and Margibi Counties respectively, through funding from the German Government and other donors. In this regard, mL is looking to hire a qualified individual for the below position:
Position Title: Advocacy Officer
Duty Station: Montserrado & Margibi Counties (with frequent travels to other projects sites)
Position Status: Full Time
Reports to: Country Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The advocacy officer will use programing based approaches of networking; internally and externally. Coordinating ml activities and promoting awareness and activities geared towards advocacy, women empowerment and ending violence against women and girls.
Responsibilities
Advocacy
Implement mL advocacy strategy and recommend new strategies and techniques geared to ending violence against women in Liberia.
Assist in the preparation of advocacy related publications, press releases, position
statements etc.
Assist in the development of analytical reports based on field reports
Lead research activities on major public policy issues relating to women’s rights.
Build and strengthen relationship with key stakeholders including the media
Identify key issues for mL’s work and programs to address those issues
Serve as a liaison between mL and line Ministries
Assist Legal, Sexual Reproductive Health and Psychosocial department to organize awareness and advocacy activities at community level
Increase mL network through establishing contacts and updating mL partner’s director with relevant contacts
Ensure mL contribute to the development of laws and policies on women’s rights
Research and inform mL on women rights laws
Communication
Support the improvement and development of communications material for the organization such as news brochure, annual report, DVD and poster for advocacy and fundraisings.
Lead the public relations for the organization through engagement with the media including social media
Ensure mL’s advocacy goals are communicated adequately
Support the development and updating of mL’s website
Fundraisings
Researching and document suitable funding opportunities/grants with details on requirements and restrictions, target groups, areas of interest, deadlines.
Creating a database of potential sponsors
Contribute to writing of grant applications.
Supporting activities as needed in regards to fundraising;
Planning and Reporting
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly work plans to supervisor
Prepare regular operational reports in keeping with reporting schedule
Design training schedule and submit to supervisor
Personal Skills
Feminist background and a clear commitment to work with a women centred and empowering approach
Be dedicated committed and result driven
Be able to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision.
Must be able to multi-task and be extremely detail-oriented.
Creativity and the ability to think “outside-of-the-box” is desired.
Good team working skills;
Believes in gender equality and promoting the rights of women and girls.
Qualification and Experience:
At least 3-5 years proven knowledge and experience of delivery in advocacy and campaigning strategies
Proven knowledge and experience of the women rights context in Liberia
Proven knowledge and experience of grant concept and proposals writing
An advanced degree, postgraduate degree in the social sciences or other relevant profiles with emphasis in women/gender studies.
Extensive experience in working with women led organizations
Fluency in English and advanced communication skills are essential
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Good computer and social networking skills
Deadline for application: February 7, 2022
Start Date: IMMEDIATE
Application Instruction:
Please email your application (CV, cover letter and references) to (recruit@medicaliberia.org) and copy (yah.parwon@medicaliberia.org) (mietta.ricks@medicaliberia.org) With reference “ADVOCACY OFFICER” as the subject of the respective mail/Applicati
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