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• In
  charge of designing, coordinating and implementing effective advocacy
  programs, campaigns and actions, in an iterative and agile manner
  consistent with Twaweza’s theory of change, with a primary focus on open government
  and basic education outcomes.
• Identify
  key players in government, parliament, media, civil society, religion,
  academia and private sector, and develop good working relationships with
  them so as to advance Twaweza’s objectives.
• Analyze
  the Uganda context and identify key institutions, processes and moments to
  work with to advance Twaweza’s objectives.
• Understand
  Twaweza’s research findings and policy positions and effectively convey
  them to identified audiences in a way that garners attention and respect.
• Liaise
  closely with all Twaweza program clusters and Communications unit and
  broker opportunities in which they can effectively advance Twaweza
  positions, as well as represent them yourself.
• Prepare
  and/or write creative, compelling and pithy presentations and articles;
  develop an active and respect presence in social media such as Twitter and
  Facebook.
• Represent
  Twaweza in key meetings, with the media and other forms; serve as a
  spokesperson when delegated to do so by the Executive Director.
• Actively
  contribute to Twaweza’s East African and global program and learning
  agendas as needed.
• Work
  closely with the advocacy leads in other two countries to organize joint
  campaigns where appropriate and strengthen effectiveness.
• Technically
  support the Executive Director in undertaking his/her advocacy and
  representational functions.
• Undertake
  the activities above consistent with Twaweza’s workflows work plans and
  budgets, in in a manner that is consistent with Twaweza values and
  policies.
• Actively
  contribute to the preparation of quality and timely plans, budgets and
  reports.
• Actively
  monitor and report on activities consistent with Twaweza workflows and
  requirements.
• Stay
  abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning,
  M&E and communications.
• Participate
  in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed.
• Carry
  out any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your Supervisor or
  Executive Director.

• The
  applicant should hold a Masters’ degree in a relevant field.
• A
  minimum of eight years’ relevant experience in development advocacy.
• Keen
  knowledge and understanding of how key actors think and work, and their
  motivations and constraints.
• Passion
  for evidence based, strategic social change in East Africa.
• Possess
  the ability to network and cultivate excellent working relationships with
  key actors; develop a respected presence.
• Excellent
  writing and communication skills in English and an eye for detail.
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of social media and uses of new technologies
  for communication in East African context.
• Excellent
  analytical and organizational skills.
• Possess
  the ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time.
• Computer
  proficiency including web‐based applications.

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