The Ugandan Jobline

• Build
  partner professional capacity to engage in research, policy analysis and
  advocacy at that level.
• Mainstream
  and integrate Advocacy in all Program activities
• Actively
  coordinate and manage partner evidence-based advocacy function to
  influence positive policy change in issues of governance, poverty, rights
  and justice in society etc.
• Train
  and form community advocacy structures.
• Conduct
  training in advocacy for project staff to increase their knowledge and
  skills to understand issues and the role they can play in influencing pro
  people policies to reduce poverty in selected communities.
• Form
  strategic alliances with civil society organizations and development
  partners in the organization’s operational area to influence policy change.
• Mentor
  and train partners in effective utilization of media to advance advocacy
  work for different targeted categories.
• Develop
  and strengthen collaboration with government at the local level to put
  forward advocacy tapes issues for redress.
• Design
  capacity building packages for trainees.
• Document
  experiences and case studies to support learning in different sectors.
• Actively
  participate in resource mobilization for the organization from time to
  time.

• The
  ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social sciences,
  Development studies, SWASA, Project Planning or any related field.
• A
  minimum of two to three years working experience in similar field from
  reputable organization.
• At
  least four years of NGO experience in health promotion and Advocacy in
  Uganda.
• Working
  knowledge on local Government budgeting cycle and duty bear’s engagements
  as well as community empowerment is required.
• Working
  knowledge of the health sector especially at both district and national
  level is a MUST.
• Skills
  in conducting training in advocacy structures and developing advocacy
  messages are a MUST.
• Willingness
  to work under minimum supervision with good truck record from the past
  employers.
• Possess
  a valid driving and/or riding license.
• Possess
  the ability to speak the local language Luganda, English, and ready to
  reside in the project area.
• Hold
  a Policy Advocacy training certificate.
• Ability
  to write reports on time and within the required donor and organizational
  standards.
• Skills
  in resource mobilization are an added advantage.

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