OPEN CALL

For the Needs of Implementation of Project Activities 

Tobacco control, advocacy and law enforcement advisor

1. General scope of work:

The Tobacco Control, Advocacy, and Law Enforcement Advisor will primarily be responsible for developing and strengthening coalitions with existing and potential partners and coordinating the advocacy activities the project envisaged.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and follow-up implementation of advocacy strategy regarding tobacco control issues and their impacts at different levels;
• Conduct political mapping and develop power maps;
• Identify and recruit policy champions;
• Distribute key messages, prepare presentations and internal memos, and conduct meetings to share information;
• Represent the organization to stakeholders, interested parties and the public;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and networks involved in advocacy actions at different  levels;
• Identify key issues at the field level for advocacy;
• Ensure reliable and up-to-date data and information are available for advocacy purposes;
• Organize workshops and events
• Other tasks related to advocacy and coalition-building activities

3. Required qualifications and experience:

• At least three years of experience in the field of tobacco control and five years of experience in coalition building
• Excellent English and local language skills;
• Developed a wide network of contacts and partners;
• Experience in cooperation with CSOs, media and government representatives;
• Ability to build and nurture strong relations with partners;
• Very good understanding of and experience in advocacy;
• Very strong organizational and planning skills;
• Participates effectively in a team-based, information–sharing environment, and can collaborate and cooperate with others.

Location of assignment: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Individuals interested are invited to submit a letter of intent and CV to the e-mail info@proi.ba. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.