Communication and External Relations (Partnerships, Networking and Advocacy) at African Christian Health Association Platform

Specific Tasks

1. Review ACHAPs background, strategic plan, and communication, networking and advocacy model to better understand the need for positioning it for more robust communications and networking capacity
2. Undertake a rapid mapping of ACHAP’s engagement with member CHAs to identify networking and partnership gaps.
3. Support the setting up of formal Communications, Partnerships, Networking and Advocacy function within the ACHAP organizational structure.
4. Develop a comprehensive ACHAP Communications, Partnerships, Networking and Advocacy framework and strategy
5. Prepare membership communication tools and materials.
6. Support the revamp of ACHAP’s website for better communications with members and other stakeholders.
7. Develop member’s resource portal integrated with the ACHAP website for better engagement with CHA members.
8. Train key ACHAP staff in the principles and practices of advocacy, partnership and communication including practical engagement and management of CHA members.
9. Develop a dedicated Communications, Partnerships, Networking and Advocacy Plan for 2023.
10. Develop a curriculum and training materials for training CHAs in advocacy, partnership, and communication.

Deliverables

• ACHAP External Relations - (Communications, Partnerships, Networking and Advocacy) Framework and Strategy
• A formal External Relations Unit with clear functions and develop Job descriptions for Advocacy and partnership focal persons.
• Tools and materials developed for membership engagement (information pack, membership forms, subscription register, membership profiles template,
• A revamped and more interactive ACHAP website.
• A functioning ACHAP member’s resource portal integrated with the ACHAP website.
• User manual/ Instructions for the member’s resource portal.
• A comprehensive ACHAP external relations annual implementation plan for 2023.
• Curriculum and training materials for building the capacity of CHAs in advocacy, partnership, and communication.

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies.

1. Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
2. At least 7 years of regional or national experience in the development sector – preferably in health, NGO sector, network organizations, and networking /partnership environment
3. Demonstrated experience and success in developing networking, partnerships, and communication models.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the workings and dynamics of the faith-based sector in the African region will be an advantage.
5. Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
6. Proficiency in English.