External Relations Manager Needed at Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION)

Employment Nigeria 30-Jan-2016 ABUJA , Managerial NGO

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.

POSITION : External Relations Manager

Reporting to: Programme Director

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities
External 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 Â• Strong people management skills
Strategic guidance and planning skills

Attitude / Motivation:

Motivated personally and professionally to develop
Willingness to travel as requested

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External Relations Manager Needed at Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION)

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