Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business,
which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide
reproductive health care and allied services.
MSION’s goal is to meet
the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and
use of a range of reproductive health services. MSION is part of Marie
Stopes International’s Global Partnership which is in over 42 countries
worldwide.
The post holder is required to demonstrate:
initiative; energy; persistence; results orientation; drive; integrity
and discretion; enthusiasm; and commitment to personal development to
further MSI’s partnership mission of enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance.
Job Title: EXTERNAL RELATIONS MANAGERLocation: Abuja, NigeriaReporting to: Programme DirectorKey ResponsibilitiesExternal Networking and Representation of MSION
Lead
on the formation of effective partnerships within the development arena
to increase the status and level of recognition for MSION’s work and
mission and to influence the policy, practice and grant making decisions
of donors and the NGO sector for a more enabling environment for
delivery of sexual and reproductive health services.
· Ensure
visibility and raise the profile of MSION among key stakeholders,
including selected donors partners, by organizing and attending meetings
and maintaining professional relationships with strategically placed
individuals within target institutions
· Create and support opportunities to highlight MSION policy messages and technical expertise to a wider audience through
· Relationship maintained and built with relevant actors
· New public platform created for MSIO to showcase technical expertise, raising MSION profile as the national leader in SRHR.
·
Successful collaborations arising media channels and special events,
linking with communications and clinical teams as required
·
Develop and lead advocacy strategies and initiatives in order to
influence policy and budgetary outcomes among the main donor
institutions, national working groups and government strategy documents.
from participation in key working groups
Management of MSION project aimed at increasing access to LARC through scaling up the implementation of the Approved Task Sharing Policy in Nigeria
· Develop and lead in the implementation of effective strategies that will deliver the project
· Work with key relevant partners to develop the project work-plan and ensure its implementation
· Lead in the management of the team and consultants that will implement the project
·
Work with relevant government ministry and partners to ensure buy in,
in the operationalize the task sharing policy as it relates to the
provision of LARC services
· Ensure quality and timely reports (programme and financial) are reported to the MSION SMT and donor
· Key lessons from the project are documented and disseminated
· Relationships maintained and built with relevant actors
· Timely and quality reporting of the project
Policy Change and Advocacy· Monitor and report relevant international health and development
· policy developments
·
Build strong relationships with key policy makers and cooperating
partners in order to influence policy change and place MSION in a strong
position
· Information shared is relevant and timely
Administrative·
Support Programme Director And Others In The Team To Draft And Finalize
Donor Narrative And Financial Reports Directly Related To The Policy
Advisor Role· Responsible for annual reports (or midterm if requested)
· Write proposals, in conjunction with the Programmes team, for further support
· Ensure implementation of the agreed project deliverables
· Maintain contacts database
· Donor reporting submitted correctly and on time
· Successful implementation of funded projects
Qualifications·
Minimum of a University Degree in Health Science, Social Science, or
International Development Management; Master Degree is preferable
Skills And Experience· Have significant experience of high level representation and strong presentation skills
· At least 5 years’ experience in planning of advocacy campaigns and events
·
AT least 5 years’ experience in external relations especially in the
area of public health. Have existing relationships and connections
within the Nigerian health sector (desirable)
· Ability to work well with others in team environments
· Must be able to satisfy stakeholders
· Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres • Strong people management skills
· Strategic guidance and planning skills
Attitude / Motivation· Motivated personally and professionally to develop
· Willingness to travel as requested
How to Apply
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