Key Performance Areas:

• Advocate for the rights and needs of men who have sex with men (MSM), and transgender persons (TGP). 
• Map networks and advocate for the human rights and needs of Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVP) and facilitate linkages with the MSM & TGP program.
• Develop and implement quarterly advocacy plans for the district
• Apply risk and harm reduction principles in advocacy work.
• Facilitate focus group discussions/creative spaces for MSM & TGP
• Document and provide regular feedback on reported MSM & TGP cases 
• Manage and track all reported Human Rights Violation (HRV) cases.
• Participate in learning and development opportunities (trainings, workshops, information sessions) to stay abreast of developments in the fields of HIV&AIDS, STIs and TB.
• Working closely with the programme team and play a key role in networking and engagement with communities, district stakeholders such as the DoH, PCA, DAC, LAC, SAPS and DSD.
• Participate in meetings with programme team to discuss progress and address challenges to continuously improve engagement, advocacy and ensure seamless implementation. 
• Identify service gaps for MSM & TGP and collaborate with the programme team to develop strategies that address these gaps and incorporate them into the advocacy plan.
• Working with the programme team and ensuring the implementation of the advocacy plan. 
• Engage with and build the capacity of the MSM & TGP network in the district. 
• Represent the programme with integrity at meetings and engagements and respond to all programme requests from external parties.
• Perform any other duties assigned by IHPS management

Sensitization Training

• Along with the program team and peer educators, identify stakeholders in districts to engage in sensitization workshops.
• Conduct sensitization workshops to stakeholders per quarter.

Human rights defenders support and supervision  

• Attend the human rights defenders TOT.
• Support and monitor the collection of HRV per educators. 
• Support peer educators in identifying MSM and TGP in need of further psychosocial support.

Reporting, Administration and Facilitation

• Support peer educators in completing the human rights tools correctly and accurately.
• Verify reports from peer educators on HRV.
• If applicable, write reports. 
• Perform related office administration duties of the Program.

Qualifications 

• Matric Certificate or Equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Experience 

• Minimum of Five years’ experience in lobbying/advocacy/human rights or programming in the public health or HIV field.
• Experience in administration and management.
• Experience working with Key Populations in the HIV/TB Sector.

Job requirements

• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required.
• Willing to work overtime.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Command of other official local languages (multilingual) would be an added advantage.
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective time management, organising and coordination skills.

Travel Requirements
Local travel is inherent to the position.