Country Engagement Advisor, Southern Africa

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1009073
  • Experience  7 Years
  • Industry  Management
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Engagement with Country Partners and Stakeholders.

  • Under the leadership of the Managing Director, East & Southern Africa Regional Hub, and in collaboration with regional country-based focal points and partners, the rest of the Hub team including the Regional Country Engagement Manager, and FP2030 staff throughout the Support Network as appropriate, provide strategic support for all designated countries in the southern African region, as follows:

Program Management

  • Provide support to deliver on cross-cutting FP2030 priorities in the designated countries, such as: promoting a rights-based approach to FP policy, programs, and service delivery; highlighting evidence, country data, and High Impact Practices (HIPS); ensuring programs reach and meet the needs of adolescents and young people and other marginalized groups such as those living with disability; and working with countries to build resilience plans for FP in times of crisis and displacement.
  • Contribute to annual and quarterly work plans and budgets to provide value-added support to accelerate country progress in designated countries. Prepare regular work plan reviews and timely reports on progress/challenges.
  • Liaise closely with the FP2030 ESA Hub Data and Measurement Analyst, the FP2030 Data and Measurement team in the NAE Hub and various country Ministry of Health officers, implementing and development partners and Track 20 to monitor country progress towards achieving and fulfilling country commitments.
  • Coordinate with the Manager, Advocacy, Accountability & Partnerships and with the Youth and Partnerships Advisor, who supports youth engagement and partnership, to ensure continued engagement of civil society, youth focal point networks and youth led organizations in the region.
  • Coordinate with the Manager, Advocacy, Accountability & Partnerships and with other relevant staff across the FP2030 Support Network to ensure that country activities are deeply grounded in a rights-based approach and reflect FP2030’s approach to advocacy and accountability.
  • Contribute to strategic thinking, planning, and organizational development for the Hub and across the FP2030 Support Network as appropriate.

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