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• Provide remote support and guidance to community members.
• Respond to inquiries via email, chat, and other digital platforms.
• Offer information on mental health resources and services.
• Facilitate peer support connections and online group activities.
• Moderate online community forums to ensure safety and respect.
• Assist in developing and curating mental health educational content.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and support provided.
• Collaborate with the team on outreach and advocacy initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Promote a positive and inclusive community environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community support, mental health services, counseling, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions, recovery principles, and support strategies.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
• Passion for mental health advocacy and destigmatization.
• Relevant certifications or training in mental health support are a plus.

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of remote Community Support Specialists.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the community support program, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies for outreach and engagement within target communities.
• Manage incoming support requests via phone, email, and online platforms, ensuring timely responses.
• Provide direct support and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Facilitate access to community resources, mental health services, and support groups.
• Develop and deliver virtual training sessions for team members and community partners.
• Monitor and analyze service delivery metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with program managers and other departments to enhance service offerings.
• Act as a primary point of contact for complex cases and escalations.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community support, mental health services, or a related role.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of mental health conditions, treatment options, and support resources.
• Experience with crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies.
• Proficiency in using virtual communication and collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, CRM software).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team remotely and foster a positive team culture.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

**Role: Director Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships

Reports to: Country Director

Location: Nairobi, Kenya.**
Are you a mission driven change maker passionate about making a real difference through community health system strengthening? Do you thrive on building strategic partnerships and influencing key decisions? Living Goods is seeking a highly collaborative strategic thinker who is government savvy, to advance our mission of saving lives.

About Living Goods
We're on a mission to ensure no woman or child dies from easily preventable diseases. To bring high-quality healthcare door to door, we've partnered with African governments to ensure that community health workers (CHWs) have the tools, support, and knowledge they need to save lives. We focus on ensuring CHWs are treated as essential health workers who should be digitized, equipped, supervised, and compensated—so they can make the greatest impact—and harness community-level data to transform health systems. In 2023 we supported over 12,000 CHWs, impacting more than 6 million people across Kenya, Uganda, and Burkina Faso.

The Opportunity
The Director, Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working closely with the Country Director to develop, implement, and evaluate the organization's policy, advocacy, and partnership strategies for Kenya. The role involves acting as a highly visible external representative, engaging with government officials, development partners (donors), and other stakeholders to advance Living Goods' priorities and enhance its visibility and influence. The Director is responsible for managing and supervising all advocacy and government relations in Kenya and will lead a cross-functional team focused on advocacy, community health systems strengthening, health financing and resource mobilization The Director will also work closely with the Global Business Development, Advocacy, and Communications teams across Kenya, Uganda, Burkina Faso and the United States to optimize strategic and operational synergies.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Country Director and cross-functional teams to develop and execute the Living Goods Kenya policy, advocacy and partnerships strategy to advance community health system strengthening through the integration of a professionalized, high-quality community health workforce.
• Lead & coordinate policy development and influencing efforts at local and national levels to advance the adoption of sustainable, high-impact community health strategies that incorporate a professionalized community health workforce.
• Develop and deploy strategic communications and compelling advocacy messages to advance Living Goods' advocacy priorities, leveraging the organization's evidence and learnings.
• Lead the country health financing function to mobilize resources for community health programming by supporting the costing, budgeting, and operationalization of community health investments by government, ensuring alignment with Kenya's health priorities and LG's model.
• Drive domestic resource mobilization efforts by engaging with key government ministries and partners to influence policy and budget decisions, strengthen integration of community health into national and county health financing frameworks, and secure sustainable public funding for community health programming.
• Provide oversight and management of strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and health implementing partners, to influence stakeholder priorities and advance LG's advocacy and resource mobilization objectives.
• Serve as a strategic external representative of LG, including in high-level meetings and forums, promoting and effectively communicating our approach to enhance thought leadership and position the organization as a trusted partner to government and priority stakeholders.
• Contribute to the shaping of donor pitches and proposals and ensuring cohesive messaging across the organization.
• Ensure quick, responsive, and high-quality support and information are provided to LG's key external and internal stakeholders, maintaining clear and effective communication channels.
• Foster close collaborative partnerships with all relevant departments within LG, optimizing synergies and promoting strong partnerships between the Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Department and other departments.
• Coordinate with in country and global business development colleagues on the implementation of donor engagement plans, including direct participation in meetings with donors and partners, and contributing to strategic preparation materials.
• Lead and provide guidance to the Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships team, enhancing their motivation, creativity, and productivity, while also managing team performance and overseeing the utilization of leave and other resources.
• Lead the planning, budgeting, and implementation of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships activities in accordance with donor policies and LG's core values, ensuring that activities are delivered within budget and that accurate and timely financial accountability is maintained.

Education And Experience

• Master's degree in public health or related field from a recognized university
• Bachelor's degree in medical, Public Health or related field
• At least 10 years of experience working in government, advocacy and/or public affairs aimed at influencing policy change in Kenya (national or sub-national), preferably related to health.
• Experience in high-level advocacy engagements, influencing or contributing to national policies and strategies and funding
• Proven track record of securing strategic partnerships and funding for health and/or development programs.
• Experience in strategic communications, including media engagement
• Strong experience working with various donors, including World Bank, Global Fund, Gavi, DFID/FCDO, UN Agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA), and philanthropic foundations.
• Existing relationships and connections within the Kenyan health sector (desirable)
• Experience developing and managing efforts to influence policymakers, institutional funders, and other external stakeholders

Skills And Competencies

• Strong experience in leading advocacy in Kenya
• Deep understanding of the global health ecosystem; including policy, and legal frameworks, and MOH strategy, guidelines relating to Primary Health Care and community health
• Experience and success in health financing – understanding of country financing landscape: including domestic financing mechanisms – SHIF/SHA. FIF, Primary Healthcare fund, Chronic Illnesses Fund, National & County budget as well as disbursement processes as related Community Health
• Demonstrable experience in policy development and implementation at national level and understanding of health service delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with high levels of integrity – diplomatic and engaging.
• Ability to build commitment through collaboration, consultation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, including public speaking and writing
• Sound understanding of health trends related to: RMNCAH, health workforce development, climate, gender programming and digital health.

What We Offer You At Living Goods
Competitive Salary Package with Annual Review
: We offer a competitive salary package with annual reviews to ensure that our employees are fairly compensated for their contributions.

Comprehensive Retirement Benefits
: Living Goods provides pension schemes to help you plan for and secure your future, ensuring financial stability in your retirement years.

Private Medical Cover
: You have the option to opt-in to a Private Medical Insurance scheme, providing thorough medical coverage and confidence in your health and well-being.

Life Assurance
: We provide life assurance to give you peace of mind and protect your loved ones in case of the unexpected.

Parental Leave
: Living Goods offers competitive parental leave schemes, ensuring you can spend quality time with your new bundle of joy. We offer 4 months of fully paid maternity leave and 4 weeks of paternity leave.

Annual Leave
: Living Goods team members are eligible for 25 working days of paid annual leave.

Education Support
: We support your continuous learning and development with education support to help you advance in your career.

Healthy Snacks and Fruits
: Fruits are offered daily in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle and boost productivity.

Flexible Working Arrangements
: Living Goods is a hybrid organization, offering flexibility for you to work where you need to be most productive.

Additional Perks
: In addition to the above benefits, you will find a range of secondary perks depending on your location, to help you thrive at Living Goods.

If your experience, skills and background match with this role, your values align with ours and you believe in our mission, we want to hear from you

Living Goods is an equal - opportunity employer and will consider every qualified applicant for employment. Living Goods does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Our current job openings are displayed on our website, where you can search for open positions and apply directly. Living Goods does not offer any positions without an interview and never asks candidates for money. If you are asked for money, we strongly recommend that you do not respond and do not send money or personal information. If offered a role at Living Goods, we'll request consent to complete a background check, which is part of our hiring process.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for fundraising and advocacy campaigns.
• Craft compelling messaging and storytelling to engage target audiences and inspire action.
• Design and execute multi-channel campaign plans, including digital, social media, email, and traditional outreach.
• Analyze campaign performance data to track progress, identify trends, and optimize strategies.
• Manage campaign budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Collaborate with program staff, communications teams, and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors and key influencers.
• Prepare regular campaign reports and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about best practices in non-profit marketing, fundraising, and advocacy.
• Mentor and guide junior campaign staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in campaign strategy, fundraising, or advocacy, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful fundraising or advocacy campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media management platforms, and CRM systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with campaign performance measurement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Creative thinking and a passion for (Specific Cause).
• Experience in public speaking and presentation is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical fundraising practices.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for measuring and evaluating program impact.
• Design and lead advocacy campaigns to influence policy and promote social change.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, community leaders, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, and events to engage diverse audiences and foster collaboration.
• Develop compelling communication materials, including reports, policy briefs, and presentations, to articulate the organization's impact and advocacy agenda.
• Monitor the policy landscape and identify opportunities for intervention and influence.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure that impact measurement is integrated into all project activities.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively for advocacy and impact measurement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in international development, impact measurement, and advocacy.
• Train and mentor local staff and partners on impact measurement and advocacy techniques.
• Represent the organization at relevant conferences and forums.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in reporting impact data.

• Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy, Sociology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, impact assessment, and advocacy within the non-profit or NGO sector.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies.
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for impact evaluation.
• Excellent networking, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive arguments and compelling narratives.
• Experience in policy analysis and engagement with government bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Passion for social justice and community development.
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages is a plus.

• Develop and implement cutting-edge digital marketing strategies across multiple channels, including social media, email, search engines, and content platforms.
• Create and manage engaging content designed to build brand awareness, drive traffic, and encourage customer interaction.
• Oversee search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) initiatives to improve organic and paid search rankings.
• Manage social media presence, developing campaigns that foster community and brand loyalty.
• Analyze digital marketing performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with creative and web development teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and user experience.
• Stay current with the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.
• Develop and manage digital marketing budgets, ensuring maximum ROI.
• Identify and test new digital marketing channels and strategies to expand reach and engagement.
• Lead and mentor junior digital marketing specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we're committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Team
The Africa Team works to enable the foundation's ambitious goals of scaling evidence-based interventions that target a range of disease and socio-economic conditions which are endemic across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The team executes its responsibility through direct country engagement to deploy interventions and delivery models, and by building the partner architecture to replicate successful interventions and models across multiple countries.

Application Deadline: 22/9/2025
Your Role
As The Senior Program Officer (SPO), Program Advocacy & Communications (PAC) - Africa You Will Be Key In Advancing Policy And Advocacy Priorities That Support The Foundation's Programmatic Goals. You Will Serve As The Africa Team's Focal Point For Health Sector Planning, Budgeting & Domestic Financing Initiatives. In This Capacity, You Will

• Support the work of the ARO health team in optimizing the role of Health Transformation Units (HTUs) in national and subnational planning and budgeting processes, working to strengthen their capacity to influence resource allocation and execution.
• Provide policy leadership on health sector financing, advising on opportunities to enhance domestic resource mobilization, improve budget execution, and integrate evidence into decision-making processes.
• Coordinate cross-team engagements to ensure that the foundation's health financing and planning investments are coherent, responsive to country needs, and leverage partnerships with governments, development partners, and civil society.
• Drive advocacy strategies that promote sustainable and efficient health financing reforms, ensuring African voices and priorities are central in global, regional, and country-level policy discussions.

You will support the development of regional and country advocacy strategies to achieve goals in child survival, reducing maternal mortality, and eliminating infectious diseases; oversee grant making and management; and coordinate leadership engagements and trips.

In addition, you will lead the portfolio on Africa's institutions and bodies, manage the foundation's coordination with them, oversee policy and advocacy investments in collaboration with GPA colleagues, and ensure Africa PAC perspectives are integrated into foundation initiatives.

This role reports to the Deputy-Director, PAC in Africa. The postholder will be based at the foundation's office in
Nairobi,
Kenya
.

What You'll Do
Policy, Advocacy & Communications

• Contribute to continental, regional and country advocacy strategy development processes, working closely with colleagues to ensure input from a range of Africa Regional Office (ARO), Program Strategy, and GPA teams to develop strategy materials with advocacy lens.
• Ensure Africa Team feedback is reflected in Global PAC strategies.
• Support efforts to improve regional consultant support model in support of in-country intelligence gathering, structure/streamline document templates, services we can lean-on with consultants, sharing learnings across foundation teams, etc.
• Develop and manage Africa Team cross-cutting investments as needed (regional bodies, gender etc.).
• Support and track direct engagement opportunities, including partner and grantee calls.

Global Policy & Advocacy liaison

• Represent Africa PAC in GPA meetings and maintain relationships with relevant GPA colleagues.
• Lead monthly alignment meetings between GPA and the Africa PGRP team.
• Provide oversight and coordination of advocacy investments in Africa, including coordination of Africa Team inputs/concepts for pooled funding and coordination with PAC colleagues on joint investment opportunities.
• Act as secondary Program Officer for investments in selected countries in Africa.

Leadership Engagement and Annual Planning

• Coordinate and prepare annual leadership trip submissions, socialize and incorporate feedback to Africa Team (regional/multi-country) on advocacy and policy opportunities.
• Liaise with other foundation teams to coordinate/align leadership asks.

Regional Platforms for Scale Advocacy & Comms Support and Engagement

• Develop strategy and manage related investments with regional bodies.
• Manage ongoing discussions with program teams and GPA on AU engagement.
• Manage internal AU coordination, including quarterly meetings and follow-up.
• Support other Africa Team's AU and regional institution engagements on policy and advocacy efforts.

Communications

• Support issue-specific communications, in service of advocacy goals; and work closely with Communications Leads in the global PAC Team.
• Also work with the Africa Team Communications Lead(s) on broader reputational or leadership related communications activities and visits.

Experience / Ideal Profile

• The ideal candidate should hold an advanced degree in Public Policy, Finance, Budget and Planning, Public Health, or Economics, and bring at least 10 years of professional experience. Their background should ideally blend service in the public or non-profit sector with exposure to the private sector. They must also have substantial experience working in the Global South, with a strong grasp of sub-Saharan Africa's political economy, including national and regional dynamics, key stakeholders, and potential avenues for reform.
• Expertise spanning global development policy and advocacy, with a history of working effectively with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, coalitions, and the media. You will have conceived, designed, and managed advocacy strategies and programs in health, agriculture, and/or financial services for the poor, and are adept at navigating relationships with major donors and multilateral institutions.
• Reform enabler who blends strategic insight, political acumen, and delivery discipline, having operated at the highest levels of government and international development, guiding politically sensitive yet transformative health system and financing reforms. Equally comfortable in a cabinet meeting discussing budget execution or in a technical working group refining performance metrics. You will know how to frame reforms, so they are embraced as nationally owned investments in equity and efficiency, rather than externally imposed donor mandates.
• Proven ability to mobilize coalitions, align diverse partners behind a single government-led plan, and deploy philanthropic investments to catalyze reforms that optimize resources and talent toward the highest-impact priorities. Above all, possess the cultural sensitivity, resilience, and track record of delivery required to help governments make the tough but necessary reform choices that will shape the future of African health systems in an era of constrained funding.
• Demonstrated skill in crafting strategic advocacy and communications portfolios, strengthening partner capacity, and building communications, media, or donor partnerships. This requires experience in fast-paced environments where individuals have effectively managed various tasks and adjusted to changing situations. With strong initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally, they maintain flexibility while delivering results.
• Exceptional interpersonal and group communication skills, the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling senior leadership briefings, and excellent writing and communication capabilities in English.

Other Attributes

• Skilled in various cultural, geographic, and operational settings, demonstrating cultural sensitivity with diverse groups and strong dedication to development and personal integrity.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Candidate Accommodations
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.

All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation, currently implementing more than 150 programmes which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500.

Our vision is to bring about
'Lasting health change in Africa'
, and our mission is
'To increase sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in health'
. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

Y-ACT, Youth in Action is a multi-country youth-led initiative established in 2017 at Amref Health Africa. With current presence in over 21 countries in Africa, Y-ACT mentors, supports, and increases the capacity of youth advocates and youth-led organizations to influence youth health policy and resource priorities. Y-ACT believes that Africa's youth have a huge opportunity to shift policy landscapes to address challenges that the youth face and subsequently achieve their full potential. Y-ACT's network comprises youth-led organizations in over 21 countries. Since inception Y-ACT has been funded at a total of over US $17.5M from various partners, contributing to movement building, youth advocacy and capacity strengthening of youth-led organizations in the region.

Job Description

The National Advocacy Coordinator will lead policy advocacy work-planning, strategy development, and implementation by the partners (youth-led grassroots organizations) and lead policy advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, and learning capacity strengthening, formation of a youth Led coalition, spearhead Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE), and oversee relationships with Government agencies and partners at the country level. The role will focus on advancing tobacco control priorities in line with national, regional, and global frameworks, including the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). This role holder will report to the Regional Programme Lead - Youth In Action based in Amref Health Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Policy Advocacy, MEL and Technical support

• Provide facilitation support and mentorship to youth-led organizations at the country level in developing effective Tobacco control advocacy strategies and pursuing common advocacy goals and priorities
• Lead in the establishment of National youth-led coalitions, developing selection criteria and TORs and supporting the youth-led organizations to implement common advocacy priorities on tobacco control
• Support youth-led organizations in drafting policy briefs and policy submissions related to their advocacy strategies
• Support youth-led organizations and coalitions to develop a policy advocacy capacity strengthening plan
• Organize and facilitate trainings on advocacy and MEL to youth-led organizations and coalitions
• Support youth-led organizations in the development of the advocacy MEL framework for outcome harvesting of advocacy wins

Country and Community P
artnerships

• Serve as the primary liaison with youth advocacy and policymaker partners at the national level in Kenya
• Ensure communication with and among partners on project activities at country level
• Manage and ensure timely delivery of contracted activities by partners (youth-led organizations)

Partners' Engagement and Project Coordination

• Serve as a connector and facilitator of partner engagement with policymakers at the country level
• Seek ways to inform and engage policymakers in youth-led advocacy engagement efforts
• Organize and facilitate the coalition's monthly progress meeting
• Support in the coordination of baseline, midline and end line assessments and analyze and share the results with the partners and other stakeholders

Administration and Reporting

• Offer finance and administration oversight to project work at country level and with country youth-led organizations
• Develop timely and accurate reports of field , country activities and donor reports
• Support the youth-led organizations to prepare and submit high-quality financial and programmatic reports on time

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Degree in Community Development, Public Policy or related Social Sciences.
• At least 3 years of experience working with and building the capacity of grassroots organizations in advocacy strategy development and implementation in Kenya
• At least 3 years of experience in youth engagement in the health sector.
• Experience working with youth initiatives/programmes in tobacco control advocacy

Skills and Competencies

• Adaptable in dynamic working environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on with both managerial and operational tasks
• Skilled at prioritizing and multitasking
• Maintains confidentiality, tact, and discretion
• Experienced in strategic planning and project management
• High level of diplomacy and public relations skills
• Passionate about youth engagement and advocacy in Africa
• Strong collaboration, coordination, and oversight abilities
• Comfortable working with and reporting to multiple partners
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates adaptive leadership
• Strong understanding of internal and external political contexts
• Tactical and strategic thinking abilities

Additional Information

Work Environment

• An office space within partner-organizations
• Ability to travel at least 30% time.

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is
Friday, 19th September 2025.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an

address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication and advocacy strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Create compelling content, including press releases, articles, social media posts, website copy, and campaign materials.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Organize and promote events, webinars, and campaigns to raise awareness and engage stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage and public discourse related to the organization's mission.
• Develop advocacy materials and conduct research to support policy change initiatives.
• Engage with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to advance the organization's agenda.
• Manage the organization's social media presence and digital communication channels.
• Track and report on the impact of communication and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
• Identify opportunities for storytelling and human interest features that highlight the organization's work.
• Support fundraising efforts through effective communication of impact and needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications, advocacy, or public relations, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful communication and advocacy campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling capabilities.
• Experience in media relations, content creation, and social media management.
• Understanding of public policy processes and advocacy strategies.
• Ability to research complex issues and translate them into accessible language.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in communication and office software suites.
• Demonstrated passion for social impact and the organization's mission.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Experience with digital advocacy tools and platforms is a plus.