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• Play a leadership role in developing, implementing, and monitoring
  the national-level influencing strategy for the VAC Department.
• Provide leadership on the conceptualization, design, and delivery of
  VAC prevention advocacy activities.
• Identify key players in the VAC and education sector such as line
  ministry officials, donors, relevant institutions, NGOs and other networks
  at national level, and actively build and maintain productive
  relationships with them.
• Keep track of legislation, enactments and policy guidelines relevant
  to children and education and advise the VAC Coordinator and Co-Director
  regularly to identify opportunities and barriers for Raising Voices’ VAC
  Strategy. Develop and maintain a library of national documents on policy
  issues relating to children and education in Uganda.
• Ensure Raising Voices’ participation in relevant national and local
  stakeholder meetings.
• Represent Raising Voices with government stakeholders, media,
  program partners and other stakeholders.
• Prepare accessible and succinct policy and advocacy statements,
  briefs, and reports Communications:
• Provide leadership on the conceptualization, design, and delivery of
  communication campaigns and other communications activities. This includes
  supervision of the Program Officer working on media and communications to
  deliver results.
• Play a leadership role in developing, implementing, monitoring,
  tracking and updating the VAC communications strategy.
• Build relationships with key media partners and personnel and manage
  media engagements. Ensure professional and accurate media representation
  of Raising Voices.
• Oversee development of communication products for multiple types of
  media, including traditional and social media.

• Support development of appropriate monitoring, evaluation and
  knowledge management systems relating to advocacy and communications.
• Actively participate in all Raising Voices’ organizational events
  and processes.
• Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.

• The Program Manager, Advocacy and Communications must hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or
  related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least four years of relevant experience in communication and
  advocacy, working at national level, with at least two years in managerial
  role.
• At least two years in non-profit organization.
• At least two years working in Uganda.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-level stakeholders  in government.
• Desirable: at least two years in communication and advocacy around children’s issues
  and/or education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent coordination, collaboration, and networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good strategic planning and visioning skills.
• Capacity and willingness to strategically prioritize under competing
  demands.
• Capacity and willingness to think outside the box and independently
  pursue new        ideas.
• Proactive leadership skills.
• Knowledge of different social media platforms.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office software, different
  design and publishing applications.
• Desirable: knowledge of VAC prevention and/or education sector in Uganda.

• Completed Eligibility Form (Click
  here to download).
• An updated CV with indication of your preferred way of being
  contacted.
• A thoughtful cover letter that includes why you are interested in
  this position at this point in your career, and why you feel you are a
  good match for Raising Voices.
• A one-page written statement that articulates why, in your opinion,
  the education sector in Uganda should do more to prevent violence against
  children in schools.

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