Advocacy Coordinator (KP_PWID)

TB HIV Care (THC) in existence since 1929 is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB including adolescent girls and young women sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The Advocacy Coordinator will play a central role in strengthening and advancing the work of the PWUD Sector within the South Africa National Aids Council (SANAC) Civil Society Forum. The position is responsible for coordinating advocacy building leadership capacity and ensuring meaningful representation of the voices and needs of people who use or inject drugs across national and provincial decision-making and coordination platforms. The Advocacy Coordinator will serve as a vital link between PWUD sector leaders provincial structures civil society partners and government department ensuring the sectors priorities are advanced in policy programme and service delivery.

This position will be based in Gauteng but will support the PWUD sector development in focal provinces: NW FS MP and EC

• Grade 12 and a university degree (social sciences public health law development studies or related field) OR
• Grade 12 with at least 3 years experience in advocacy policy or community engagement preferably in the field of HIV harm reduction or human rights OR
• Grade 11 with at least 4 years proven experience in advocacy policy or community engagement preferably in the field of HIV/AIDS harm reduction or human rights
• Experience in advocacy initiatives for people who use drugs
• Formal or informal training in advocacy or stakeholder engagement will be an advantage.
• Strong links with the community of people who use drugs and/ or civil society organisations working with people who use drugs
• Minimum 3 years experience in lobbying/advocacy/human rights or programming in the public health or HIV field
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder platforms or community networks is highly desirable
• Experience in advocating for health social and legal rights of key and vulnerable population groups.
• Experience in conducting trainings coupled with computer literacy is essential
• Fluent in English and at least two of the following languages (Sesotho/Setswana/Sepedi and IsiZulu/IsiXhosa/SiSwati)
• Ability to travel as and when required
• Lived experience of drug use will be an advantage