Job Title: Advocacy
Specialist
Specialist
Organization: Freedom House
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party
About Us:
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly
regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the
Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and
two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline
activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly
regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the
Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and
two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Job Summary: Freedom House is looking to recruit an
Advocacy Specialist for an anticipated five-year program to support civil
society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Advocacy Specialist will
be responsible for the provision and oversight of technical direction and
assistance in support of improved technical, financial, and human resource
capacity of targeted civil society organizations (CSOs).
Advocacy Specialist for an anticipated five-year program to support civil
society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Advocacy Specialist will
be responsible for the provision and oversight of technical direction and
assistance in support of improved technical, financial, and human resource
capacity of targeted civil society organizations (CSOs).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical
direction and oversight of programmatic activities to foster constructive
advocacy for the promotion of human rights and equal access to justice in
Uganda; - Offer technical
assistance to partner organizations to design, develop, and implement
civic campaigns to uphold human rights and the rule of law; - In coordination with
partner organizations, support the design and implementation of improved
monitoring and reporting structures on human rights violations; - Monitor and evaluate
processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program
objectives; - Offer support the COP
to ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations; - In collaboration with
the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support freedom of expression and
access to information in Uganda; - Assist the COP with
fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets,
etc.; - Required to travel
extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the
region; - Perform any other
related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should
possess a Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, social policy, or
in a related social science discipline; - At least three years’
experience in media advocacy and engagement on rule of law and human
rights matters; - Two years of technical
experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders including the media,
judiciary, CSOs, and adjudication institutions in a developing country; - Experience working in
Uganda; - Expertise in
communications, campaign development, and/or citizen mobilization; - Strong interpersonal
skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working
relationships with local partners, government officials, bilateral donors,
as well as in-country and foreign experts; - Demonstrated ability
to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized
groups; - Demonstrated
experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing
programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance; - Knowledge of USAID
rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society
development; - Strong ability to
communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; - Ability to use
productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft
Excel.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter
with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary
requirements will be considered for the position)
to: [email protected] or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention:
FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary
requirements will be considered for the position)
to: [email protected] or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention:
FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd October, 2013
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