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• Contribute to the development and review
  of internal policies, in consultation with Executive Director and other
  stakeholders.
• Provide external  information and advice to  the policy  committee on legislative provisions
  which may  affect Association
  mandate, operations and responsibilities
• Analyze reports on various issues and
  provide advice on the anticipated impact on Association
• Coordinate feedback expressed by sectors
  on various policy matters and legislative proposals and promote
  Association views to other stakeholders
• Undertake surveys, conduct forums and
  report on investigations relating to matters affecting the policy
  positions of the Association
• Contribute to the development of
  strategies which will enable the Association to be adequately resourced to
  undertake appropriate roles and responsibilities and to  deliver efficient and effective services
  to the community
• Contribute to enhanced Committee
  operational efficiency through liaison with zones  to undertake research and prepare
  reports, best practice models, manuals and codes of practice
• Assist in the progression of enhanced
  relationships and functional reform between Local and State Government.
• Contribute to the establishment of
  protocols and mechanisms that enhance public private
  partnerships/relations Provide timely and accurate advice and information
  to Committee
• Planning Publicity strategies and
  Campaigns and Handling all aspects of planned Publicity Campaigns and PR
  activities.
• Writing and producing presentations,
  press releases. , briefings, reports, and/or project briefs
• Use of all forms of Media and
  communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of the
  Association.
• Act as a representative of the
  Association in attending meetings of Local/Government Committees and
  Working Parties and undertake liaison with State Government agencies
• Contribute to the coordination of major
  events, conferences etc organized by the LGA 
• Working with the team to identify and
  develop key policy areas
• Other duties as assignment

• The ideal candidate must hold an
  advanced University Degree In Social Science, Political Science Or
  International Relations, Economics Or Development Studies. Studies in
  Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Resource Mobilization And International
  Development Political And Global Private Sector Development Agendas As
  Related To Micro, Small And Medium Sized Enterprises.
• At least three to five years of demonstrated
  experience and concrete results in the development and implementation of
  advocacy and communication strategies, including advocating, campaigning,
  networking, public relations at national and international levels.
• Track record in the development and
  successful delivery of advocacy/communication campaigns related to private
  sector (MSME) development.
• Excellent knowledge of English with
  proven ability to communicate in English (spoken and written) in a clear
  and concise manner. Knowledge of other local languages (Luganda and
  Swahili) is an asset.

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