Job Announcement: Advocacy and Partnerships Officer
Posting date: 7 July 2022
For immediate hiring
PLCPD is looking for an individual who is interested to work full-time as Advocacy and Partnerships Officer (APO). The APO will be assigned to the organization’s advocacy on: tobacco control.
Interested applicants may send their CV and letter of application to plcpdfound@plcpd.org.ph. Address your communication to Mr. Romeo Dongeto, Executive Director.
Main Functions of the Advocacy and Partnerships Officer:
- develops and implements a legislative advocacy plan for the assigned issues
- implements advocacy activities and ensures completion of project deliverables
- develops and builds issue champions among PLCPD and non-PLCPD members in Congress
- renders efficient technical support and mobilizes legislators in advocacy activities
- builds and sustains partnerships with stakeholders from national and local legislative bodies, executive agencies, and civil society organizations as well as international development agencies
- monitors the movement and support for the assigned bills
- participates in technical working groups and conducts political mapping on priority measures
- develops advocacy messages and writes press releases, position papers, and policy memos for legislators
- participates in defining the research objectives of the organization and contributes to project development and institutional sustainability
- generates activity and project reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- at least three years of experience in advocacy work
- strong interpersonal and networking skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
The detailed job description qualification with qualifications is found here.