Government and Partnerships Lead

The Government and Partnerships Lead is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with government institutions, development partners, civil society, youth-led and community-based organisations and other strategic stakeholders to strengthen programme implementation, influence, sustainability and impact for the EKN HIV Instrument AGYW-focused programme. The role serves as the primary focal point for government engagement, partner coordination, Country Advisory Committees and stakeholder collaboration within the country. Working closely with government stakeholders, local organisations, community structures and programme partners, the role promotes effective collaboration, local ownership, systems strengthening and sustainable programme impact. The Government and Partnerships Lead plays a critical role in building trusted relationships, supporting policy and systems engagement, strengthening local partner capacity and ensuring meaningful community participation within programme implementation and decision-making processes ensuring that programme priorities are aligned with national HIV, AGYW, SRHR, GBV, youth and community health priorities and that relevant stakeholders are meaningfully engaged in programme implementation and learning. Key Performance Areas Government Engagement and Policy Support Purpose Build and maintain productive relationships with government stakeholders that support AGYWs programme implementation, sustainability and health systems strengthening. Key Accountabilities Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant national, provincial and district government ministries, departments and agencies. Represent the programme within technical working groups and stakeholder forums. Support implementation of government engagement strategies. Facilitate alignment of programme activities with national HIV, AGYW, SRHR, community health and youth priorities. Represent the project in relevant government technical working groups, coordinat