
National Advocacy Analyst – Maternal and Newborn Health
Category | Grade:Professional | NO-BDeadline:13 Aug 2026Job ID:35839Posted on:30 Jul 2026
Overview
Coordinates evidence-based advocacy to strengthen maternal and newborn health policy, regulation and financing in Ethiopia. The analyst develops advocacy plans, builds coalitions, uses cost-effectiveness and political-economy evidence, influences national investment, and supports midwifery care and essential commodity access.
Department: Ethiopia Country Office
Languages
Required: English, Amharic
Desired: Another UN language
Minimum Experience
2 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement country advocacy plans for midwifery and health commodities
- Track measurable financing and policy goals
- Build coalitions with government, parliamentarians and midwifery associations
- Use economic and political analysis to shape advocacy messages
- Promote digital midwifery training and national health-policy integration
- Advocate for sustainable financing and essential-medicines access
Requirements
- Advanced degree in public health, social science, public policy, international relations, development, communications or a related field
- Two years of relevant advocacy experience
- Experience coordinating evidence-based advocacy campaigns
- Strong drafting, organizational and programme-support skills
- Microsoft Office and digital collaboration proficiency
- Fluency in English and Amharic
- Ethiopian nationality
Skills
SMART AdvocacyPolicy AnalysisCoalition BuildingResource MobilizationStrategic CommunicationProgramme Coordination
Tools
Microsoft OfficeDigital Collaboration Tools
Additional info
- Temporary national professional appointment