Programmes and Advocacy Officer
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TransWave Jamaica
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 20/02/2026
- Location: Jamaica
BACKGROUND
Established in 2015, TransWave Jamaica is the country’s first non-profit organization solely dedicated to focusing on promoting the health and well-being of the transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex communities. At TransWave, we take a holistic approach to advocacy, addressing not only the socio-political issues we face, but also the mental, emotional and physical health of our community through our various initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Programmes Coordination and Implementation
• Support the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of programmes aligned with TransWave Jamaica’s strategic priorities, including human rights, health (including HIV), social protection, climate justice, and community empowerment.
• Assist with the development of work plans, activity schedules, and budgets for programme activities.
2) Policy and Advocacy Support
• Support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies aimed at advancing the rights and inclusion of TGNC people in Jamaica.
• Monitor, track, and analyze policy, legislative, and socio-political developments affecting TGNC communities, and contribute to internal briefs and advocacy responses.
3) Capacity Building and Community Engagement
• Support the coordination and delivery of sensitization sessions, trainings, and capacity-building activities for service providers, institutions, and community members.
• Assist in strengthening community leadership and participation in advocacy and programme processes.
• Ensure a community-centred and trauma-informed approach in all programme and advocacy activities.
4) Organisational Support
• Participate in team meetings, strategic planning, and organisational learning processes.
• Contribute to internal systems strengthening, including documentation, knowledge management, and programme tools.
• Represent TransWave Jamaica at meetings, consultations, and public events as required.
• Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, Public Health, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in programme implementation, advocacy, policy support, or community-based work related to human rights, social justice, health, or development.
• Experience working with civil society, community-based organisations, or marginalized communities is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in research, report writing, and the development of advocacy or programme-related materials
Established in 2015, TransWave Jamaica is the country’s first non-profit organization solely dedicated to focusing on promoting the health and well-being of the transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex communities. At TransWave, we take a holistic approach to advocacy, addressing not only the socio-political issues we face, but also the mental, emotional and physical health of our community through our various initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Programmes Coordination and Implementation
• Support the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of programmes aligned with TransWave Jamaica’s strategic priorities, including human rights, health (including HIV), social protection, climate justice, and community empowerment.
• Assist with the development of work plans, activity schedules, and budgets for programme activities.
2) Policy and Advocacy Support
• Support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies aimed at advancing the rights and inclusion of TGNC people in Jamaica.
• Monitor, track, and analyze policy, legislative, and socio-political developments affecting TGNC communities, and contribute to internal briefs and advocacy responses.
3) Capacity Building and Community Engagement
• Support the coordination and delivery of sensitization sessions, trainings, and capacity-building activities for service providers, institutions, and community members.
• Assist in strengthening community leadership and participation in advocacy and programme processes.
• Ensure a community-centred and trauma-informed approach in all programme and advocacy activities.
4) Organisational Support
• Participate in team meetings, strategic planning, and organisational learning processes.
• Contribute to internal systems strengthening, including documentation, knowledge management, and programme tools.
• Represent TransWave Jamaica at meetings, consultations, and public events as required.
• Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, Public Health, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in programme implementation, advocacy, policy support, or community-based work related to human rights, social justice, health, or development.
• Experience working with civil society, community-based organisations, or marginalized communities is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in research, report writing, and the development of advocacy or programme-related materials
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