IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO)
Sr. / Technical Advisor – Advocacy and Accountability
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To keep IPPF SARO up to date of current
political trends, research and debates on Sexual and Reproductive Health and
Rights (SRHR) to ensure relevant and evidence-based advocacy action.
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To keep strategic relations with policy
analysis, academic institutions, think-tanks and key partners to be abreast of
their external environment analysis on SRHR in the region.
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To develop robust cutting edge,
evidence-based policy positions and associated papers and briefings,
identifying opportunities for IPPF to lead and to contribute to external
debates on SRHR in consultation with the AAG, programme and technical
divisions.
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The job holder will ensure that policy
positions are consulted internally, informed by the experience and views of
regional, liaison offices and Member Associations (MA) and clearly communicated
across the Federation.To provide technical and specialised assistance in
advocacy to Member Associations and coordinate with key stakeholders at the
regional level to achieve their advocacy national outcomes.
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To contribute to the achievement of the IPPF Advocacy
Common Agenda by linking national, regional and
global advocacy including intergovernmental efforts as part of the IPPF
Secretariat Advocacy Advisory Group (AAG).
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To positively influence South Asia
Regional Office (SARO) and Member Associations (MAs) relationship with external
stakeholders and relevant partners.
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To facilitate the process of putting in
place structures that facilitate accountability measuresforkey stakeholders
(including governments, clients, donors and partners) in SAR
1. Impactful regional advocacy strategies toachieve expected results as set out in the Regional Implementation Plan and IPPF advocacy common agenda, from the Advocacy
initiatives, both at the Member Associations (MAs) and at the Regional level in SAR.2.
Facilitating in the development of
initiatives in the areas of Advocacy and Policy Influencing at National and
Regional Level.
3.
To be the resource on updated knowledge
and discourse in the current field of Advocacy, and be the focal point for work
on the same in the Region when engaging with Central Office (CO, London),Regional
Offices, SAR MAs and other stakeholders including external relationships,
coalitions, conferences, events, etc.
4.
To be responsible for the up gradation
of knowledge and skills of people in the Advocacy portfolio in the MAs and SARO
and influencing through capacity development and training, bolstering awareness
of advocacy as a pervasive component of work in SRHR.
5.
To contribute to IPPF’s emerging agenda
on Advocacy related issues by:
a.
Developing, adapting, and disseminating
guidelines, policies, standards, and technical tools in areas of Advocacy among
MA service delivery points.
b.
Identifying in-country or regional
strategic advocacy opportunities and relevant documentation/ background
material thereof and helping in the development of MAs’ influencing plans
vis-à-vis governments, donors and other key stakeholders.
c.
Initiate and bolster research-based approaches
to advocacy
d.
Conduct analysis of public policies and
laws for political mapping at country and regional level and developing policy
narratives.
e.
High impact advocacy campaigns and
strategies to influence governments and other decision-making bodies.
f.
Providing technical support to SAR MAs
on developing and implementing the Advocacy section of Annual Programme
Budgets.
g.
Facilitating & coordinating
development of donor & other important reports, M&E frameworks to
effectively capture advocacy efforts in the region under various projects &
initiatives
6.
To review, coordinate and support
implementation of MAs’ Advocacy related initiatives through
a.
Review of the Annual Programme Budgets
of the MAs.
b.
Review of the Half-yearly and annual
reports of MAs and
c.
Provision of technical guidance and
support to MAs, as and where required.
7. Facilitate
National/Regional partnerships and community engagement especially with youth
and women networks.
8. To
drive capacity building of MAs, partners and SARO staff on Advocacy & Accountability initiatives
in SAR
9. To
develop training modules, organize workshops for Government Officials,
Parliamentarians, Media Personnel, & Community Leaders and for the MAs to
engage with the mentioned stakeholders and provide trainings.
10. To
meaningfully represent IPPF SAR at strategic meetings and platforms to support
and advocate for IPPF SAR’s agenda on SRHR, especially SDGs, ICPD, FP2020,
Beijing Platform for Action and other global population frameworks.
11. To
liaise with key stakeholders in the Region, to ensure effective execution of
Advocacy & Accountability efforts in SAR
12. To
support in the development of concept notes and proposals for securing funding
for work on Advocacy and Accountability initiatives
13. To be
responsible for budget management for Advocacy in IPPF SAR.
14. To
provide periodic feedback and timely reporting to the Senior Management Team at
SARO, Central Office, and any other relevant body on Advocacy initiatives in
SAR.
15. To
build and maintain positive working relations with all members of staff and
contacts both within and outside the Federation, and work in collaboration with
other team members to ensure integrated execution of programmes in SAR.
16. To
uphold the values, ethics and culture of the organization and be an ambassador
of the organization.
Others
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Minimum 7 years’experience of working
with advocacy initiatives / campaigns in the field of SRHR, preferably in the
voluntary / development sector, with experience developing effective
advocacy/campaigns in developing countries
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Experience of working to advocate on
issues with policy makers as well as communities at the national and local level.
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Excellent interpersonal and written
communication skills including ability to interact with diverse groups.
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Strong extension motivation (reaching
out), Group building and Training & Facilitation skills.
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Ability to listen, respond and relate
with respect, empathy and congruence.
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Strong project management, planning,
goal setting, execution, and monitoring skills.
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Strong problem-solving, innovative and
creative thinking skills.
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Strong analytical skills and good IT
skills – ability to use MS Office. Database skills desirable.
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Strong organisational and time
management skills to meet deadlines.
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team.
IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organizations working with and for communities and individuals.
The position is based in New Delhi, India.
For details please refer to the Job Description attached.
Applicants should submit their CV using our prescribed format Employment Application Form SARO at infosar@ippf.org
Closing date for receipt of applications: 15th January 2021
For more information and application form click here
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