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Job Title:  Advocacy Support Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: World Vision International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Associate Director Advocacy

About US:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary:   The Advocacy Support Assistant will oversee logistical and administrative services for external and internal engagements and support the Advocacy Unit in implementing national project activities. This role reports to the Associate Director, Advocacy, and supports the overall programme quality department as and when required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support with procurement of consultants and vendors for all advocacy-related activities at the national level  including  external engagement  and /or events
• Manage invoices and follow up on payments of relevant service providers
• Assist in organizing catering needs for internal and external meetings
• Support internal and external engagement  forums ensuring all the necessary logistics are in place including  registration forms, IEC materials, and process transport refunds where applicable
• Assist with delivery of invitations and track RSVPs including thank you notes for external engagements.
• Track the utilization of national-level advocacy pooled budget
• Ensure all advocacy-related IEC materials ( Banners, Notebooks, T-shirts, publications etc.) are safely stored and availed whenever required by program teams
• Ensure all advocacy reports and policy documents are properly filed for knowledge management
• Support in any other relevant duties assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the World Vision Advocacy Support Assistant job should hold a University Degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, development studies, and any other business discipline
• Currently volunteering or working with a reputable organization in a related role
• Demonstrate skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Possess excellent communication and writing skills
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and capacity to pay attention to detail
• Appreciation of policy adherence including risk mitigation
• Result oriented and responsive
• Has strong interpersonal skills and capacity to coordinate with teams
• Must be eager to learn and work well with various teams.
• Consistently approach work with zeal and a positive attitude, with the ability to work well under pressure

NB: Only local applicants should apply.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 29^th February 2024

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