Advocacy Manager - Abuja

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Deputy General Coordinator in Charge of Programs , the Advocacy Manager will be in charge of deg and implementing the country advocacy strategy and action plan which falls within MdM's overarching advocacy strategy. You will work in close collaboration with the coordination team in Abuja, the field teams in Borno state and Katsina state as well as with the HQ referent. ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION: Design and Review Advocacy Strategy He/She will develop a thorough advocacy strategy for the MdM-F Nigeria mission by assessing, analyzing the situation, MdM's capabilities, and its strengths and shortcomings and redevelop approaches for advocacy. He/She will develop the mission’s global advocacy plan. Recognize the strategies used by other parties (for example, local and international NGOs, UN agencies, and human rights organizations). In close cooperation with other MdM missions, identify advocacy goals specific to the MdM network and Nigeria. Create a document outlining the advocacy strategy, including the primary stakeholders, supporters, means and tools for achieving the goals, and barriers, and share it with the mission. To support the plan and forge alliances, continue to track and analyze trends, national and international judgements, and policies pertaining to Nigeria. Implementation of Advocacy Strategy Lead in the implementation and monitoring of the mission advocacy strategy action plan. Supervise the implementation of advocacy activities (sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), health system strengthening…) at the local, state, and national level to ensure their quality and be able to alert coordination teams to operational issues and propose adjustments accordingly. Take part in the animation of coalitions and partnership networks mobilizing the stakeholders of MdM's interventions in Nigeria. Organize the missions and participate in local advocacy workshops; develop frameworks for dialogue and sharing of experience/good practices at the local and/or national, regional, and international level relating to humanitarian advocacy and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) (including the fight against GBV) and the health systems… Influence relevant national policy frameworks and stakeholders for the MdM Nigeria interventions. Monitor and regularly report on progress of MdM’s advocacy for Nigeria. Contribute to the Nigeria’s mid-term and final evaluation from an advocacy perspective. Provide SMT with a comprehensive picture of local, national, and international trends related to the war and humanitarian needs for our target group. Take lead in the construction of key messages and arguments, depending on the contexts and health policies on the various advocacy themes carried by the mission. Actively participate in the production and centralization of evidence from MdM activities in Nigeria to feed advocacy. Coordination, networking and reporting Support the implementation of the join