Advocacy Associate

Career Opportunities with Global Health Strategies
Global Health Strategies (GHS) is an international consulting company specializing in communications, advocacy, research and strategy, working to ensure development and worldwide delivery of health products, technologies and information.
Our work is driven by our commitment to the issues, which in turn drives our commitment to enhancing our client's efforts to address some of the world's toughest health challenges.
We focus primarily on public health issues that impact developing nations and emerging markets.
We view effective communications and advocacy as mutually reinforcing tools to impact health policies, practice and funding.
About the Position
Global Health Strategies is seeking an intelligent and passionate young professional interested in global health issues and with knowledge of public health policies and public affairs in Brazil and Latin America, to be based at our Rio de Janeiro office working alongside peers and senior management.
Associates help develop and execute advocacy, program and communication strategies for our clients.
The Associate should have project management skills and basic knowledge of public health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Maternal & Child Health, Nutrition/Food Security, Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence, Vaccines, Health Systems (SUS) and climate, among other issues at the intersection of health and development.
The Associate should also be knowledgeable and interested in the Brazilian and Latin American research and health technologies manufacturing agendas, as well as in international cooperation and development, with a focus on global health.
Although part of the Brazil team, and Portuguese speaker, the candidate must also be fluent in English, as a significant portion of the work will be performed in English.
Being able to communicate in Spanish is an important asset, as well.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day support to operations of programmatic and advocacy activities
Develop research on health policies, landscape mappings and other relevant topics for GHS' work
Draft high-quality documents, including briefs, presentations, talking points, fact sheets and meeting notes
Translate/ review documents in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Support relationship management with partners, through face-to-face meetings, calls and updates by email, ensuring the smooth running of projects and activities
Track project activities, budgets and account deliverables
Keep projects' tools and resources updated
Develop activities and financial reports to clients
Provide information and fact-based research to support client activities
Support the development of proposals to current and new clients and/or partners
Apply strategic thinking and carry out activities to organize events that advance clients' goals
Essential Qualifications
BA/BS, with training in development, international affairs, public health, or other relevant fields
Professional work experience in development issues, preferably demonstrated experience in support to health, social development, or health research projects in Brazil
Understanding of the global health landscape and desire to contribute to improving health in developing and resource-poor countries
Fluent in Portuguese and English
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentations
Basic knowledge of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and comfort incorporating them into daily research, writing, and productivity workflows
Excellent research, writing and editing skills
Strong attention to detail, organization and planning-ahead capacity
Deadline oriented
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment where multi-tasking is required
Ability to work as part of a highly matrixed and multicultural team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Availability for national and international travels
Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
Desired Qualifications
Spanish proficient level strongly encouraged
Experience working with management (asana, Slack) tools
Experience working with non-profit organizations, philanthropic foundations, or corporate social responsibility programs
Experience conducting political and economic context analysis
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GHS strongly encourages the applications of women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
About the Job
Compensation: Market-competitive
Hours: 40 hours/week, with 16 hours of mandatory in-office work at the Flamengo office
Frequent interaction with team and clients in Brazil and abroad, including in the United States, India, South Africa, Kenya, England, and Indonesia
Work with high-profile clients, including nonprofits and international organiz