Program Assistant, Policy and Advocacy

Description:
 
Linkages Across the Continuum of HIV Services for Key Populations Affected by HIV (LINKAGES), is a USAID funded cooperative agreement under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program. LINKAGES is implemented by FHI 360 in partnership with Pact, Intra Health International and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and conducts a range of activities to reduce HIV transmission among key populations (KP) — sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons and people who inject drugs — and improve their enrollment and retention in care and treatment across the HIV cascade. LINKAGES will accelerate the ability of governments, key population leaders, organizations working with key populations, and private-sector providers to plan and implement services that reduce HIV transmission among key populations and their sexual partners and extend the lives of those already living with HIV.
 
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan nationals and candidates currently based in the region are encouraged to apply.
 
Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.
 
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
 
The Program Assistant, Policy and Advocacy will provide technical and coordination oversight to the Human Rights project, focussing on Key Populations in the LINKAGES project areasatadditionally the candidate will support joint advocacy efforts with key civil society partners to improve the national HIV response. This position will report to the Project Manager, LINKAGES.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Develop a system for collection and reporting of program data by the LINKAGES implementing in collaboration with the technical teams, support implementation of Human Rights (HR) Interventions and strategies among Key Populations (KPs) in LINKAGES focus counties.
Support the development of strong HR networks among KPs, media, community network organizations and other implementing partner organizations.
Coordinate efforts geared towards establishing a network for reporting and responding to human rights violation incidents.
Building on the existing rapid response system, establish a strong network to provide KPs with post violence services
Support and promote efforts geared towards building capacity on HR issues for paralegals, KPs, stakeholders and other collaborators.
Plan and oversee County Technical Working Group activities.
Provide oversight and support sub-grantees to ensure timely reporting and implementation of activities.
Ensure compliance by sub-grantees to e sub-award guidelines.
 
Qualifications:
 
Higher Diploma with a bias in legal, community health or related field with 3 – 5 years’ or BS/BA degree in related field with 1 – 3 years’ relevant experience working with minority groups and or community based organizations.
Knowledge of Kenyan Law and Human Rights issues.
 
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
 
 
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. at http://www.fhi360.org/careers/eeo FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.