Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Cambodia Evaluation Project, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis PATH

Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Cambodia Evaluation Project, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis

This position is contingent on successful award of project funding. Cambodian nationals are encouraged to apply. You must have work authorization in Cambodia to be considered.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

The anticipated United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Cambodia HIV/AIDS Innovate, Evaluate, and Disseminate Project (Evaluation Project) will support evaluations, operations research and assessments of U.S. government (USG) supported HIV/AIDS activities in Cambodia.

PATH seeks a Policy and Advocacy Specialist to lead the dissemination task of the Evaluation Project, which will support evaluations, operations research and assessments of U.S. government supported HIV/AIDS activities in Cambodia. The project aims to utilize the best available methods to assess and evaluate innovations in HIV programs; disseminate findings to use for decision making; support the development of the international evidence base for HIV programs in concentrated-epidemic settings; and build the capacity of a local research institution to conduct assessments and evaluations.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Design and manage targeted policy research, develop recommendations, and produce reports on key policy issues.
• Lead the dissemination of findings from project research and evaluations to incorporate into HIV programs and policy.
• Attend national, regional, and international conferences in order to publicize advancements in HIV-related activities in Cambodia.
• Develop strategic alliances and collaborate with donors, international development NGOs, private industry, and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to strengthen advocacy efforts, and policy development.
• Work with senior leadership on other partner and USAID programs (ie. HIV/AIDS Flagship) to ensure that policy and advocacy activities are programmatically aligned.
• Conduct a policy analysis on illicit drug use laws and regulations of the RGC and draft recommendations for USAID/Cambodia to use in future policy discussions with RGC officials and other development partners.
• Conduct a policy assessment regarding the range of incentive payments to HIV service providers at every level of the health system permissible under current MOH guidelines.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining broad strategic networks and partnerships to disseminate evidence and build alliances.
• Accomplished in advancing issues through advocacy, policy and partnership building with experience developing high impact messages and content, specifically tailored for international development community.
• Ability to design policy studies including assessments and analysis.
• Possesse knowledge derived from experience working in Cambodia on HIV/AIDS burden reduction and HIV/AIDS advocacy, evaluation and policy issues required.
• An effective manager and thought leader with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels.
• Strong writing and communications skills in English required.
• Khmer language fluency required.
• Computer proficient, ability to learn and use specialized software publishing and design programs; advanced skills in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: communications, public health, social sciences, or other related field minimum, Masters Degree preferred. At least 5 years experience and specialization in policy development work with at least two years in a senior management role. Demonstrated communications and advocacy experience required on health and HIV/AIDS issues. Experience working on HIV/AIDS issues in Cambodia.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Please visit our employment website, http://www.path.org/jobs/index.php click on the Job Listings, search for 5197, and apply online. PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.