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• Ensure that the design of the Voice for
  Accountability Programme is based on a robust understanding of the context
  and inequalities that undermine access to WASH services amongst the
  excluded populations of Uganda
• Lead the design of projects within the programme guided by a Human Rights
  Based Approach that contribute to the programme goals as well as the
  strategic objectives of WAU
• Lead the designing and delivery of the Influencing
  and enabling programme to achieve programme objectives with contribution to country change objectives and
  global aims
• Generating and feeding of ground level
  information and data for designing the programme, advocacy campaigns,
  concepts papers, and funding proposal
• Provide relevant support and data for
  six-monthly & annual
  reports, programme plans and reviews and other need-based reporting to
  donor
• Contribute to internal organizational
  discussions and strategic direction of programmes
• Work collaboratively with other programmes for
  integrating of cross-programme activities and functions
• Assist in preparation of project plans and
  budgets with relevance to voice and advocacy
• Build the capacity of WAU advocacy staff, in
  effective writing, communication, strategies, uses of technology,
  networking, and other job
  related tasks, through on‐ the‐job training, periodic capacity reviews and
  other activities or trainings as needed.

• To assist in securing media coverage and
  spearheading advocacy events such as press conferences, research finding launching and
  commemorating relevant dates such as the world water day
• Supports mobilising and coordination of voices
  (including citizens and private sector, Local governments and development
  partners) at different levels to effectively hold government accountable using participatory and social
  accountability tools such as community score cards
• Supports networks, builds allies and
  partnerships to leverage WAU’s visibility in the sector and beyond to
  include working with parliamentarians, CSOs and other partners to magnify the plight of the poor
  and underserved to have access to WASH services.
• Develops and implements strategy for amplifying
  voice of key stakeholders such as Parliament, private sector and
  development partners and in
  some instances local governments on WASH rights for women and girls based
  on the evidence generated from research and learning

• Proactively analyses and reviews sector
  policies and plans, seeking to influence government and key stakeholders towards pro-poor,
  gender-sensitive, and sustainable approaches in the sector.
• Working in collaboration with partners and
  other relevant stakeholders, Process WASH information with a focus of
  influencing and optimising the impact on activities and overcome the barriers
  preventing women and girls from accessing safe water, sanitation and
  hygiene services
• Facilitating collection and documentation from
  project areas for use as evidence for policy advocacy at district, national and international levels
• Generate evidence through research and sector
  learning, design and implement a timely and targeted ‘research into use’
  plan to equip rights holders (specifically women and girls) and duty
  bearers (government) with information on WASH rights, roles, responsibilities and obligations.

• Assist in establishing strong relationship with
  relevant government ministries/departments and bilateral agencies, INGOs,
  CSOs, media and academic research
  institutions for collaboration, support, capacity building and policy
  influencing.
• Assist WAU and partner organizations
  involvement in and contribution towards sector’s strategic consultative
  processes at the federal and provincial levels.
• Assist in scaling up of WAU’s successfully demonstrated models through
  promotion of the same with government and other sector actors.
• Assist partners to develop linkages with
  district and provincial governments
• Ensuring effective monitoring of advocacy
  initiatives and documenting evidence of Wateraid’s partner contribution to
  transformative change
• Ensure that WAUs actions are informed by an
  in-depth knowledge of sector dynamics, emerging sector issues and national priorities
• Establish and develop partnerships with other
  relevant sectors (particularly rights based organizations) of health and
  education to raise the profile of sanitation and water nationally
• Supports networks, builds allies and
  partnerships to leverage
  WAU’s visibility in the sector and beyond to include working with
  parliamentarians, CSOs and other partners to magnify the plight of the
  poor and underserved to have access to WASH services.

• Identify the needs for advocacy related capacity development of partners.
• Builds capacity of staff and partners in
  understanding and mainstreaming advocacy and human rights based approaches
  across programmes and ensure that these are implemented, monitored and reported on leading to
  realisation of the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation.
• Developing training programmes and strategic
  support to partners/stakeholders in this regard, particularly in
  developing partners staff capacity on advocacy
• Assist partners in developing and implementing
  effective, efficient and inclusive advocacy initiatives through exposure
  and experience sharing among partners & stakeholders for wider
  learning
• Support partners in developing and aligning
  policy and advocacy agenda
  for creating synergies in the work

• The WaterAid Programme Advisor- Voice for Accountability should hold a Master’s degree
  in development studies, public policy, public relations or development
  economics
• A legal background would be an added advantage but not a necessity
• Ten years’ experience of advocacy, research and
  policy analysis
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of designing
  and conducting research
• Experience of lobbying and / or campaigning
  work and its planning
• Knowledge of working of various government departments at
  federal and provincial levels.
• Knowledge on emerging WASH issues and
  challenges
• Knowledge of NGO advocacy networks and social
  movements in Uganda
• Knowledge of poverty, gender, social inclusion
  and development issues
• Knowledge of political structure, culture and
  policy making process in the country
• Self- motivated person able to work without close
  supervision
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team
  environment
• Ability to train and motivate partners and
  staff effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial
  times and to travel in the field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  in English
• Computer skills (SPSS and other statistical tools, Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint, Outlook and web searching/browsing

• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Strong proven delegation, time management and prioritising skills
• Flexible, patient and adaptable to a changing
  environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team
  building skills.
• Effective networking abilities
• Excellent people management capabilities
• Good public speaking ability in English

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