Salud por Derecho is a human rights organization focused on defending the right to health. Through political advocacy, awareness-raising and social mobilization, in Spain and at the European and global levels, we work so that all people are able to exercise their right to health.

Our work is focused on three lines of action: (1) promoting more and better health R&D in an innovation system that is needs-driven and that ensures access to biomedical products, (2) contributing to achieving universal access to prevention, treatment and care for HIV/AIDS and (3) promoting the creation of a global social health protection framework that ensures that all people have access to quality basic health services.

Specific projects run by Salud por Derecho include: the Catalytic Project, the Working Group on Health, Access and Innovation, resources mobilization for the Global Fund or the Robin Hood Tax Campaign.

Salud por Derecho is a non-profit, non-confessional, independent foundation, unaffiliated with any public or private entity, institution or political party. Based in Madrid, Salud por Derecho works in alliance and close collaboration with the principal global health networks and organizations.

OBJECTIVES & FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The responsibilities of the person who holds the position of “Advocacy Officer” will be to implement the advocacy and communication strategy of the organization in different areas with particular focus in the Robin Hood Tax Campaign and general communication activities. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Advocacy Officer’s functions will be:

? Maintain the communication strategy in a daily basis through social media, and online campaigns, among others.

? Planning and execution of advocacy and communication activities in Spain, Brussels and in other European countries where relevant.

? Maintain an overview of key policy issues, political processes, relevant research and events on the issues related to Salud por Derecho´s lines of action.

? Develop communications materials (papers, reports, position papers, etc.) to distribute through different channels (Salud por Derecho’s web page, social media, and traditional media).

? Organize events, meetings, conferences, etc.

? Represent and actively defend the objectives of the organization in meetings and in different forums and arenas, both nationally and internationally.

? Build and develop relationships with main decision makers, stakeholders and media.

? Develop alliances and facilitate working groups and discussion forums promoted by Salud por Derecho.

? Implement, along with the rest of the staff, office management activities (procurement & logistics).

CONDITIONS

? 12-months period contract.

? Full time.

? Location: Madrid. Availability to travel on a timely basis.

? Starting as soon as possible.

? Salary: commensurate with experience.

 ? Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

? Relevant professional experience in communication and advocacy with an understanding of EU policy making processes.

? Fluent in English & Spanish both written and oral is absolutely needed.

? Background in global health, human rights and/or development.

? Excellent ability to build and maintain relationships and outstanding oral and written communication skills.

? Effectively work as a team member and independently, under pressure and with a high-level of self-motivation and initiative.

? Demonstrate high organizational skills and ability to set and meet goals, working in a continuously changing environment with flexibility.

? Capacity for critical and creative thinking and complex problem solving; as well as ability to identify opportunities.

? Identification with the values and goals of the organization, commitment with social change and interest in politics.