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Position Title: Advocasy Advisor
The consultant will be responsible for undertaking advocacy activities that will ensure that key segments of society advocating for the use of family planning have increased. S/he will receive technical supervision from both the COP and the Deputy COP.
Responsibilities:
· Propose and define performance indicators for an effective and efficient implementation of advocacy activities and develop a monitoring system to track these indicators
· Take the lead in designing the advocacy program
· Identify key segments of Philippine society that need to be reached and mobilized through population and family planning advocacy programs for maximum impact;
· Identify and assess existing groups and organizations that may be utilized for advocacy work
· Develop capability of organizations and skills of individuals for advocacy;
· Develop and implement a training plan for potential advocates
· Develop strategies and mechanisms for an effective and efficient implementation of advocacy programs
· Determine need for short-term consultants, prepare scopes of work for these consultants, identify appropriate individuals and prepare needed documents to engage their services
Desired Qualifications:
· At least 5 years of documented experience in relevant work in the design and implementation of advocacy campaigns,
· In-depth knowledge of the key segments of Philippine society that need to be mobilized through family planning advocacy
· Understanding and familiarity with family planning issues and the dynamics surrounding the program.
· Bachelor’s degree in communication, public health, management, or the social sciences. MA degree preferred.
· Filipino national