QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required:
Education and/or Experience:
- A Degree in Law.
- Knowledge of Sharia Law and Jurisprudence.
- At least three years of experience in public health advocacy to increase access to health-vulnerable populations.
- Knowledgeable about HIV service provision within the global, national, state, and local context.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Able to provide leadership as well as work in a team environment.
- Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and involvement is critical.
- Ability to plan, organize, track, and successfully conclude special projects and events.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail are of the utmost importance.
- A professional demeanor and composure in a fast-paced, demanding environment are essential. Must work independently; set priorities, recognize urgency, work effectively and efficiently, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
Other Competencies:
- Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
- Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.
Language Skills:
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, and PowerPoint.
- Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee may be required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.
Job Summary
- Provide technical support to Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte, Key Populations Local Implementing Partners, and civil society on Human Rights and requirements in promoting access to healthcare services.
Essential Duties and Duties
- Identify and address legal barriers impeding access to health services by the target population
- Play the lead role in HIV/AIDS Practice for Key Populations (KPs) designing strategies for responding to the human rights dimension of the HIV epidemic and KAP
- Design and implement training programs on the right-based approaches to Health and HIV service provision for various target groups
- Provide legal representations, other human rights intervention, and conflict resolution mechanisms for KPs and communities
- Identifying human rights violations of KPs, gathering information and facts, interviewing those violated and the violators where appropriate, and developing a plan of action to prevent future occurrences
- Undertake human rights research and analysis and preparation of reports as required
- Assist in drafting statements and other related documents
- Prepare human rights education materials to raise awareness of human rights and participate in Awareness raising activities
- Draft program activity summaries and assist in the coordination and finalization of reports and other documents
- Performs other duties as assigned.
