Job
Title: Policy Advisor
Hiring Organization: Sightsavers
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/21/2024
Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to act as the policy
focal point between Sightsavers and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the
implementation of the WHO Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with
Disabilities at the country level.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Promote and support implementation of the
recommendations of the global report at national level.
- Offer policy analysis and advice to help
identify priorities and entry points for engaging with Ministries of
Health and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate engagement in relevant policy
processes and opportunities related to the implementation of the Global
Report and Guide for Action process at the country level.
- Build strategic partnerships and alliances with
key actors at the national and regional level to promote health equity,
including governments, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, health
sector partners, Civil society and relevant bilateral and multilateral
agencies.
- Ensure continuity of information sharing across
Sightsavers and act as a point of contact for WHO Disability team and WHO
regional and country offices.
- Promote the integration of health equity into
national long-term strategic health plans and support the development of
Sightsavers’ policy analysis on health equity.
- Identify and leverage influencing opportunities
at national and global levels in partnership with WHO.
- This is a highly varied and involved role and
the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional
skills. Please see the Job Description for full details
Skills and Experience
- The role will serve as a resource for
Sightsavers and WHO, facilitating and coordinating their joint engagement
with Ministries of Health and other key stakeholders in implementation
processes, according to a shared workplan. The post-holder will provide
technical support (policy analysis, stakeholder management, and
coordination) to Sightsavers Country Offices and other stakeholders in
promoting and supporting the implementation of the report.
Knowledge (Education and Related Experience):
- Experience in the international development
sector, including health and disability policy work and/or health system
strengthening.
- Understanding of development issues and best
practices in global health, particularly public health and inclusion.
- Professional experience in disability,
inclusion, public health, or a relevant topic.
- Experience in advocacy/influencing work and
forging effective policy networks.
Skills (Special Training or Competence):
- Ability to represent the organisation at a high
level of engagement.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong intellectual skills for dealing with
complex ideas and concepts.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal.
- Strong presentational and public speaking
skills.
- Relationship-building skills with internal and
external stakeholders.
