Purpose of the position:<\/p>\n
\tThe 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 sector\u2019s priorities are advanced in policy, programme and service delivery.
\n\tThis position will be based in Gauteng, but will support the PWUD sector development in focal provinces: NW, FS, MP and EC<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 and a university degree (social sciences, public health, law, development studies or related field), OR
\n\tGrade 12 with at least 3 years\u2019 experience in advocacy, policy or community engagement, preferably in the field of HIV, harm reduction or human rights, OR,
\n\tGrade 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
\n\tExperience in advocacy initiatives for people who use drugs
\n\tFormal or informal training in advocacy or stakeholder engagement will be an advantage.
\n\tStrong links with the community of people who use drugs and\/ or civil society organisations working with people who use drugs
\n\tMinimum 3 years\u2019 experience in lobbying\/advocacy\/human rights or programming in the public health or HIV field
\n\tExperience in coordinating multi-stakeholder platforms or community networks is highly desirable
\n\tExperience in advocating for health, social and legal rights of key and vulnerable population groups.
\n\tExperience in conducting trainings coupled with computer literacy is essential
\n\tFluent in English and at least two of the following languages (Sesotho\/Setswana\/Sepedi and IsiZulu\/IsiXhosa\/SiSwati)
\n\tAbility to travel as and when required
\n\tLived experience of drug use will be an advantage<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAdvocate for the representation of people who use drugs voices in decision making and coordination platforms that relate to the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs in selected provinces
\n\tSupport strengthening of the PWUD sector of the South African National AIDS Council\u2019s (SANAC) Civil Society Forum
\n\tSupport networking and engagement between PWUD sector representatives and key stakeholders such as provincial substance use fora\/local drug action committees, AIDS Councils and key government departments.
\n\tCollaborate with and support other TB HIV Care staff working in the programme\/ district\/ province
\n\tAbility to develop and deliver training and workshops to build advocacy, leadership and knowledge of the PWUD sector structure leaders, networks of PWUDs and PWUD communities
\n\tIdentify opportunities for skills transfer, knowledge exchange and leadership development for PWUD representatives and communities
\n\tCoordinate implementation of advocacy components within the project\u2019s operational plan, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with programme objectives.
\n\tDocument and report on meetings, trainings and advocacy engagements using programme tools
\n\tPrepare and submit high-quality monthly activity reports
\n\tProvide logistical and administrative support for meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements
\n\tTrack policy developments in HIV, TB, STIs, substance use and harm reduction to inform advocacy priorities and strategies<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tFacilitation skills
\n\tPlanning and organisational skills
\n\tGood interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including being a team player
\n\tRespectful and empathetic approach when engaging with marginalised communities
\n\tStrong advocacy, policy and\/or networking skills
\n\tAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
\n\tReporting and statistics<\/p>\n
Deadline:21st September,2025<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.tbhivcare.org ) or<\/p>\n
tbhivcare.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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