Communications and Advocacy Coordinator – Amref Health Africa

Job Description

BACKGROUND

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based
international health development organization; currently implementing more than 180 programs,
reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over
2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa –
Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North
America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To
catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered health systems while addressing social
determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its
communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that
communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and
affordable health care.

JOB PURPOSE

Power to You(th) seeks a dynamic and experienced Communications and Advocacy Coordinator to lead
the development, implementation, and monitoring of our multi-country external communications and campaign strategies. The coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the advocacy efforts of the partnership, particularly in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, and youth empowerment.

This role is critical in ensuring that our advocacy and communications efforts resonate across diverse
audiences and contribute to meaningful change. The Communications and Advocacy Coordinator will
be responsible for maintaining a uniform brand, aligning communication and advocacy messages
across countries and partners, and identifying and implementing internal and external opportunities
for advocacy and campaigning at the global and regional levels.

S/he will work closely with the Power to You(th) Coordination Lab, which serves as the secretariat and
central coordinating body of the program. This lab reports to the Global Coordinator and consists of
four key staff members, including the Coordinator, PMEL Coordinator, Communications & Advocacy
Coordinator, and Finance Officer.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Knowledge

● Advanced Degree in Communications, International Relations, Social or Political Science,
Business, Journalism, or related fields is required.
● Strong understanding of international development and complex multi-partner programs is
desirable.