Avis de recrutement : Partners In Health (PIH) recrute un.e Associé.e de plaidoyer, création de coalitions à Boston, Massachusetts, Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

Position Overview:  

The Advocacy Associate will execute key aspects of Partners In Health’s (PIH) advocacy strategy.  They will support the growth of health and economic justice coalitions, develop and deliver high-quality advocacy tactics with the legislative branch of the U.S. Government and global actors, and perform policy analysis and related work – including informing legislative text, policy papers, advocacy materials and policy recommendations – to influence policy and decision-makers. This role, specifically, will focus on furthering the Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution as part of PIH’s strategy to institutionalize the legacy of our co-founder, Dr. Paul Farmer. Paul revolutionized fields as diverse as anthropology, social medicine, activism, social justice, and global health in general. This work contributes to PIH’s mandate to inspire present and future generations to follow in Paul’s steps, join the movement and build on his thinking in all of these spaces.

The Advocacy Associate will have experience and skills in coalition building and relationship management with partner organizations, policy analysis, community organizing, and communicating evidence to decision-makers. They will understand the importance of data as the foundation of sound policies, and will be able to develop advocacy campaign strategies and materials that compellingly integrate evidence on complex concepts in accessible formats and messages.

Responsibilities  

  • Coalition building and relationship management; support the growth of coalitions for specific advocacy campaigns to advance health equity and economic justice;
  • Support coalition processes by organizing knowledge management systems, guiding the publication process, and supporting the advocacy team in tracking progress toward goals;
  • Provide input and execute on PIH’s advocacy strategy to advance the goals of the Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution;
  • Conduct analysis to inform the strategic direction of PIH’s policy and advocacy work;
  • Conduct outreach, as directed, to U.S. government officials, legislative bodies, and other key policy partners;
  • Coordinate the research, writing, editing, and publishing of policy papers, policy briefs, policy recommendations, advocacy materials, reports and articles, and internal messaging through collaboration across the organization for US and global health policy efforts;
  • Liaise with members of PIH’s Marketing and Communications team.

Qualifications  

  • Master’s degree in public policy, public health or related field (or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience);
  • 3-5 years of experience in policy advocacy/coalition building/community organizingpreferred;
  • Experience with political, issue-based, or affinity group advocacy work required (especially in the areas of health justice, economic justice, racial justice, or climate justice);
  • Detailed understanding of the political economy of health;
  • Strong communication and writing skills;
  • Understanding of and ability to communicate on topics related to health equity and social justice;
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
  • Ability to work in a remote environment;
  • Strong internal communications skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country;
  • Commitment to social justice;
  • Experience interpreting and developing legislative text required.

Organizational Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

More details & Application process

Application closing date : February 28th, 2023