TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR COUNTRY AND SUBNATIONAL ADVISERS OF AFRIHEALTH OPTONET ASSOCIATION (AHOA) 2025

 

Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA)

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR COUNTRY AND SUBNATIONAL ADVISERS OF AFRIHEALTH OPTONET ASSOCIATION (AHOA)

(adaptive and applicable to AHOA’s Zonal Advisers and State Advisers in Nigeria; and AHOA’s subnational levels as may be available in other countries)

 

1. Background and Introduction

The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) is a global civil society and community-focused Network and Think-tank of civil society organizations, faith-based institutions, and community stakeholders dedicated to promoting health, environmental sustainability, social development, environment, sustainable development, energy, social justice, and good governance across Africa and beyond. With 3,000+ registered members in over 120 countries, AHOA seeks to strengthen the capacity of local actors, facilitate knowledge sharing, build partnerships, strengthen capacity, promote multi-sectoral collaborations for sustainable development, and coordinate advocacy and programmatic interventions that address pressing social and developmental challenges.

 

To achieve these objectives effectively, AHOA appoints Country/Subnational Advisers in each country where it has an active presence. Country/Subnational Advisers serve as the official representatives and primary contact persons of AHOA within their respective countries. They are tasked with ensuring the alignment of national-level activities with AHOA’s strategic priorities, fostering member engagement, and acting as conduits for information, coordination, and collaboration between the Secretariat, local stakeholders, and international partners.

 

Country/Subnational Advisers play a critical role in enhancing AHOA’s visibility, facilitating partnerships, supporting program implementation, and promoting policy advocacy tailored to local contexts. By bridging global strategies with national realities, Country/Subnational Advisers enable AHOA to advance its mission of empowering communities, improving health outcomes, and promoting sustainable development across the continent. This Terms of Reference outlines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of Country/Subnational Advisers to ensure effective engagement and impact at the national level.

 

2. Purpose of the Role

The Country Adviser serves as Advisers to AHOA’s Management/Secretariat/CEO in their respective country, ensuring visibility, coordination, communication, and alignment of local/national initiatives with AHOA’s continental strategy and global mandates.

 

3. Key Responsibilities

a. Coordination and Representation

• Act as the official liaison between AHOA Secretariat and members in the country.
• Represent AHOA in national forums, networks, coalitions, and partnerships relevant to health, environment, climate change, energy, social justice, and development.
• Promote the vision, mission, goals, and activities of AHOA at country level.

b. Membership Engagement and Support

• Maintain an up-to-date directory of AHOA members and affiliates in the country.
• Facilitate communication, networking, and collaboration among members.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new members.
• Coordinate national members’ meetings, workshops, and dialogues.

c. Advocacy and Policy Engagement

• Monitor national policy processes relevant to AHOA’s thematic areas.
• Provide inputs and mobilize members for advocacy and policy engagement at the national level.
• Promote integration of AHOA’s thematic priorities into national development agendas.

d. Program Development and Implementation

• Facilitate implementation of AHOA projects, campaigns, and initiatives at the national level.
• Support mobilization of resources for joint programming.
• Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and innovations from the country.

e. Communication and Reporting

• Provide Monthly updates and reports to the CEO of AHOA.
• Disseminate information, opportunities, and calls from AHOA to country members.
• Maintain effective communication channels (email, WhatsApp, social media, etc.) with members.
• Include/copy afrihealthpartnerships@gmail.com and ceo@afrihealthcsos.org in all email messages and communication made in the name of AHOA
• Include AHOA CEO’s number (+2348034725905) in all WhatsApp and similar groups opened for all activities/engagements involving/related to AHOA and its members

 

4. Deliverables

• Monthly updates
• Quarterly progress reports to the AHOA Secretariat.
• Annual country workplan aligned with AHOA’s HENG Pillars and PARCOM Strategies.
• Records of national activities, meetings, and engagements.
• Updated national member database (at least every quarter).

 

5. Accountability and Supervision

• The Country Adviser is accountable to the AHOA Secretariat and International Advisory Board (IAB) through the CEO of AHOA
• They shall work under the direct guidance of the AHOA CEO, and report directly to the CEO
• Performance will be reviewed annually based on agreed workplans and deliverables.

 

6. Duration of Appointment

• Appointment is for a period of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and continued membership of AHOA.

 

7. Qualifications and Competencies

• Must be an active member of AHOA in good standing at all times
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and networking skills.
• Experience in one or more of AHOA’s thematic areas (health, environment, climate, social development, etc.).
• Experience in one or more of AHOA’s strategic areas (PARCOM)
• Strong advocacy, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to mobilize and engage stakeholders at community and national levels.
• Commitment to volunteerism, inclusivity, and AHOA’s values.
• High preference shall be given to persons who are Fellows of AHOA

 

8. Support from AHOA Secretariat

• Orientation and induction on AHOA’s vision, mission, and strategies. All AHOA fellows have already received this.
• Technical backstopping and mentoring.
• Visibility and recognition through AHOA platforms, activities, and local/international engagements
• Opportunities to participate in international programmes and capacity building.

 

9. Code of Conduct

• Act in accordance with AHOA’s constitution, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain neutrality, professionalism, and integrity in all engagements.
• Avoid conflict of interest and safeguard the image of AHOA at all times.
• Recommend to AHOA’s CEO, persons to be appointed as AHOA patrons/matrons, given awards, or/and honoured with various recognitions by AHOA within their respective countries/levels
• Must be duly registered member(s) of AHOA

 

Signed

Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, FAHOA

CEO/PR to the United Nations System

Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA)