Job Title: Project
Officer – Advocacy
Officer – Advocacy
Organisation: Action
for Health Uganda (A4HU)
for Health Uganda (A4HU)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Manager
Manager
About US:
Action for Health
Uganda (A4HU) is a youth empowerment organization dedicated to mainstream young
peoples’ engagement in socio-economic development and promoting Sexual and
Reproductive Health and rights (SRHR). A4HU was registered in October 2017 as a
new entity to take over the operations of DSW (Deutsche Stiftung
Weltbevoelkerung) in Uganda. For the past 18 years DSW has supported the
implementation of a portfolio of projects to improve sexual and reproductive
health of young people in Uganda.
Uganda (A4HU) is a youth empowerment organization dedicated to mainstream young
peoples’ engagement in socio-economic development and promoting Sexual and
Reproductive Health and rights (SRHR). A4HU was registered in October 2017 as a
new entity to take over the operations of DSW (Deutsche Stiftung
Weltbevoelkerung) in Uganda. For the past 18 years DSW has supported the
implementation of a portfolio of projects to improve sexual and reproductive
health of young people in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Project Officer-Advocacy will be responsible
for advocacy-related activities; works closely with Youth Empowerment Centers,
the Youth Network and Youth Champions to support their engagements with
district and national fora in line with government policies.
for advocacy-related activities; works closely with Youth Empowerment Centers,
the Youth Network and Youth Champions to support their engagements with
district and national fora in line with government policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and implement the organisation’s Advocacy strategy.
- Provide technical support, backstopping and relevant resources.
about the latest developments in the field of Advocacy for Health. - Support resource mobilisation efforts to ensure funds for advocacy
programmes are available. - Represents the organisation’s overall perspectives and interests to
external and internal stakeholders - Participate in advocacy events/ activities at various levels these
include civic education activities, budget processes as well as meetings with
decision/policy makers to name but a few. - Participate in internal trainings for advocacy in addition to
involvement in provision of technical assistance to partners. - Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social
sciences, development studies or related field. - At least three years of relevant experience in working with a non
for profit organisations - Good understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health issues globally
and in Uganda - Hands on experience in policy advocacy
- Knowledgeable of policy frameworks related to health in Uganda
- Knowledgeable of decision making structures/levels both at local
government and central government - Should have strong interpersonal skills
- Should be able to work independently under minimal supervision
- Should have strong communication skills and fluent in English
language both spoken and written - Excellent computer skills
How to Apply:
If you are interested,
please send your application (CV and motivation letter indicating salary
expectation with the reference “(job title)” to: [email protected] addressed
to the Human Resource & Admin Manager
please send your application (CV and motivation letter indicating salary
expectation with the reference “(job title)” to: [email protected] addressed
to the Human Resource & Admin Manager
Deadline: 25th September 2018
NB:
Ideal start date: ASAP. Please note that only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Ideal start date: ASAP. Please note that only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
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