International Blue Cross

International Blue Cross (IBC) protects people from being harmed by alcohol and drugs. As a non-governmental organisation IBC unites 38 independent national organisations in 37 countries under its umbrella. That makes it possible for us to engage worldwide in protecting the most vulnerable people and offering them better prospects. We advocate for a society free of violence, discrimination and addiction-related illness!

Fields of Intervention

alcohol and drug prevention programmes
therapy and counselling
advocacy and lobbying

As professional actor in international development cooperation, IBC places the utmost importance on the sustainability of its programmes. Our special focus is on alcohol and drug prevention programmes for the youth. We achieve long-lasting impact by equipping people to help themselves, simultaneously influencing decision-makers, pressing for effective policies to protect people. IBC is ZEWO-certified and holds consultative status at the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UN ECOSOC).

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Job advert: Alcohol and Drug Policy Adovacy Officer based in Africa, 8 hrs/week

05.11.2019

IBC looks for a committed and innovative drug and alcohol field professional living in Africa and willing to work within a Christian value-based organisation

Alcohol and Drug Policy Advocacy Officer:
Part Time 8hrs/week (20%) from March 2020 or as mutually agreed.

As Advocacy Officer you are based in your home office working closely on-line with the IBC secretariat and you will:

Job Description & Requirements

Develop the IBC advocacy programme and key messages in French and English based on evidence based research that is based on independent data without vested interests of drug and alcohol industry;
Establish and maintain structures and instruments for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of progress against IBC advocacy plans within PCM framework;
Develop and submit timely and high-quality advocacy messages to support IBC’s global advocacy work together with IBC board and leadership;
Coach local programme coordinators and teams (mainly online coaching) on the topics of alcohol and drugs and policy advocacy. Organise substance abuse policy advocacy trainings to develop capacities of implementing partners;
Develop and foster collaboration and policy work with responsible authorities, governments and NGOs at country level and in international forums;
Represent IBC and actively participate in inter-agency forums and thematic working groups with partner NGOs and institutional donors as agreed by General Secretary;
Support the Fundraising and Communication team by providing advocacy insights, prospect donor contacts and concepts for funding applications;
Carry out any other tasks as required for the smooth running of IBC.

University degree in public health or in a relevant field
High knowledge of drug and alcohol harm
Commitment to following evidence based alcohol and drug policy without industry interference
No vested interests or connections to alcohol and drug industry
Working experience in development and cooperation, preferably with field experience with grassroots organisations in Africa
Excellent skills in coaching project partners
Fluent in French and English
Possibility for an excellent internet connection
Outstanding communication, social and networking skills
Commitment to work within Christian value-based organisation
Driven to support capacity building of partners in order to assist vulnerable people and to work with the issue of alcohol and other drugs
Team spirit, commitment, and flexibility. Independent, proactive and solution-oriented
Capable of working in a multi-cultural environment. Honest and trustworthy
Must be located in Africa

What we offer:
• Interesting and varied activities in an international environment with many opportunities to be proactive
• A motivated and committed international team
• Flexibility in work arrangements
• Salary and home office allowance according to your national pay structures and within IBC policies
• Christian value based work environment

Recruitment process
If you are interested in raising the IBC advocacy work to a new level, we are looking forward to receiving your complete electronic application with CV and motivation letter in English and with academic & work certificates in English or French by 6th of January 2020 at office@internationalbluecross.org, with subject “Advocacy Officer”.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take a written on-line assessment during the week 20-23.1.2020. From these finally shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview online on 5th February 2020.

For further information please contact General Secretary Anne Babb: a.babb@internationalbluecross.org

IBC Network Committee Meeting in Paris

05.11.2019

Paris - The IBC Network Committee (board) meeting, together with IBC Secretariat staff, took place from 28.-30 October for the third time in the French capital. The agenda included strategy development, the planning for the General Assembly in 2020 in South Africa and updates from Lisbon Addicitions Conference etc. IBC wants to take a stronger presence on drug prevention and speak against drug legalisation movements. Especially cannabis is a concern as more availability is leading to higher per capita consumption and increase of consumers that creates more harm and addiction. We need strong civil society voice world wide to tackle against the commercial powers on legalisation of drugs.

Rolf Hartmann from Brazil presented a thank you for IBC President Albert Moukolo and GS Anne Babb for the support to BC Brazil. Thank you Rolf Hartmann also for representing IBC at Lisbon Addictions conference!

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Job advert: Alcohol and Drug Policy Adovacy Officer based in Africa, 8 hrs/week

IBC Network Committee Meeting in Paris

Job advert: Alcohol and Drug Policy Adovacy Officer based in Africa, 8 hrs/week

IBC looks for a committed and innovative drug and alcohol field professional living in Africa and willing to work within a Christian value-based organisation

Alcohol and Drug Policy Advocacy Officer:
Part Time 8hrs/week (20%) from March 2020 or as mutually agreed.

Job Description & Requirements

IBC Network Committee Meeting in Paris

Life Skills

Protecting Youths from being harmed by Alcohol and Drugs

Doing it Together

IBC´s Worldwide Network

IBC - Fields of Work

Our Focus

International Blue Cross

Fields of Intervention

Job advert: Alcohol and Drug Policy Adovacy Officer based in Africa, 8 hrs/week

IBC Network Committee Meeting in Paris

Job advert: Alcohol and Drug Policy Adovacy Officer based in Africa, 8 hrs/week

IBC looks for a committed and innovative drug and alcohol field professional living in Africa and willing to work within a Christian value-based organisationAlcohol and Drug Policy Advocacy Officer: Part Time 8hrs/week (20%) from March 2020 or as mutually agreed.

Job Description & Requirements

IBC Network Committee Meeting in Paris

IBC looks for a committed and innovative drug and alcohol field professional living in Africa and willing to work within a Christian value-based organisation

Alcohol and Drug Policy Advocacy Officer:
Part Time 8hrs/week (20%) from March 2020 or as mutually agreed.