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• The incumbent will design and
  coordinate/conduct policy-relevant research on how integrating TJ improves
  peacebuilding outcomes and develop innovative approaches to
  conceptualising TJ in post conflict recovery.
• The jobholder will also design and
  coordinate/conduct policy-relevant research on other aspects of
  peacebuilding, as agreed with the CTJ&G team, and with a likely focus
  on post conflict development issues;
• Write research reports designed to influence
  the policy and practice of peace and development actors and of others with
  an influence on the prospects for peace and post conflict development;
• Implement evidence based advocacy using the
  results of the research, through report dissemination, one-to-one
  meetings, training, attendance at relevant meetings, etc.;
• Develop and maintain relations with key
  stakeholders and interlocutors in order to build networks through which to
  learn and to share advocacy messages.

• Actively engage with programme teams in field
  offices and other colleagues to help them integrate TJ in their research,
  in project designs and project plans as necessary;
• Work in liaison with the Programme Manager,
  Grants Officer and Fundraising Team to contribute to the production of
  concept notes and project proposals;
• Work with the Programme Manager in
  developing, piloting and implementing context-based peace and conflict
  research and analysis methodologies which can be implemented for internal
  and external stakeholders;
• Build and maintain relations with donors and
  work with colleagues to raise funds for research and advocacy initiatives.

• Maintain project implementation plans,
  including Performance Monitoring Frameworks, as agreed;
• Ensure and implement monitoring and evaluation
  plan for each project;
• Prepare results-based project reports for
  internal and external purposes as agreed;
• Actively participate in Programme and/or
  project M&E as agreed;

• Actively contribute to the development of
  research strand and the co-ordination of RLP’s research activities through
  engaging with internal and external stakeholders;
• Support RLP colleagues on methodological
  issues during research project designs and conduct of research;
• Work closely with the Media for Social Change
  and other relevant Programmes and Units on the development of advocacy and
  outreach materials to promote research results.
• Contribute to team-wide communications and
  knowledge management, and participate in organisation-wide events and
  discussions on related topics/projects.

• The applicant for the Senior Research and
  Advocacy Officer career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a
  relevant field: (Social sciences/Law/Arts/Development
  studies/International Development).
• Possession of a Post graduate level qualification
  in any the above fields and specific training in programme and project
  management could be an added advantage.
• At least five years of active Research and
  Advocacy engagement in same or similar context
• Proven competence in empirical research, data
  analysis and in writing evidence-based reports and advocacy materials with
  practical and targeted recommendations
• Previous experience in conflict analysis, and
  a clear understanding of Transitional Justice in relation to peacebuilding
  and post conflict environments.
• Practical and theoretical understanding of
  peace and conflict, including how gender is integrated into conflict,
  peacebuilding and post conflict recovery
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent oral presentation, communication
  and networking skills and inter-personal ability
• Working knowledge of the mode of operation of
  policy-making as the IGAD, EAC, UN, EU and Government (Local and National)
  etc
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work well
  under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness and ability to frequently travel
  within Uganda and abroad.
• Willingness to work beyond ordinary hours of
  work and in situations that require quick response.
• Good team player, comfortable in
  multi-cultural settings, committed to anti-discriminatory policy and
  practice

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