Job Announcement: Advocacy and Partnerships Officer

February 1, 2023

Posting date: 1 February 2023

PLCPD is looking for an individual who is interested to work full-time as Advocacy and Partnerships Officer (APO).

Interested applicants may send their CV and letter of application to plcpdfound@plcpd.org.ph. Address your communication to Mr. Romeo Dongeto, Executive Director. Deadline of applications is on February 15, 2023.

Main Functions of the Advocacy and Partnerships Officer: 

  • Develops and implements a legislative advocacy plan for the assigned issues
  • Implements advocacy activities and ensures completion of project deliverables 
  • Develops and builds issue champions among PLCPD and non-PLCPD members in Congress 
  • Renders efficient technical support and mobilizes legislators in advocacy activities
  • Builds and sustains partnerships with stakeholders from national and local legislative bodies, executive agencies, and civil society organizations as well as international development agencies
  • Monitors the movement and support for the assigned bills
  • Participates in technical working groups and conducts political mapping on priority measures
  • Responsible for maintaining the brand image of PLCPD through monitoring advocacy campaigns and social media platforms.
  • Handle press releases, social media management, media outreach, reviewing digital contents, and disseminating public communications to appropriate audience.
  • Develops advocacy messages and writes press releases, position papers, and policy memos for legislators
  • Participates in defining the research objectives of the organization and contributes to project development and institutional sustainability
  • Generates activity and project reports

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least two years of experience in advocacy and communications work
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills