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• Act as Child’s i Foundation spokesperson for external communications
  including coordinating and managing external press requests, writing
  articles, interviews and press releases, and overall management of press
  initiatives. Where opportunities present, invite and host media at CiF HQ
  and events and lead as the main point of contact regarding media exposure
  around CiF initiatives and events.
• Produce regular press opportunities and identify PR and marketing
  opportunities to raise awareness of Child’s i Foundation and alterative
  care in Uganda and across the region.
• Build relationships with national and international press and
  bloggers to champion a movement towards child care system transformation
  prioritising families, not orphanages.
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop media assets
  and materials targeting key audiences on the importance of family and
  community-based care and the harm of institutions.

• To support the design and implementation of the National Advocacy
  Strategy
• Research and Map key stakeholders and manage key strategic
  relationships with key to help us progress the national advocacy strategy.
• Support the development of an adoptive parents association to help
  champion family and community based care.
• Build a coalition of like-minded civil society organisations to
  strengthen families and develop alternative care and build technical
  know-how in Uganda
• Support organization and planning of meetings, workshops and
  conferences for key stakeholders.
• Support the development of young care leavers involvement in
  advocacy.
• Support development of national policies and research materials on
  Child Care and Protection
• Position papers and policy papers related to care reform
• Support documentation of evidence from orphanages to family and
  community based care
• Represent CIF in relevant national forums related to child care and
  protection

• Monitor and report on all advocacy activities to determine the
  efficacy of the different approaches with the Regional Communications
  Advocacy and Fundraising Director.
• Provide bi-monthly updates to the Regional Communications Advocacy
  and Fundraising Director for the monthly performance indicators and
  targets and contribute to the CiF annual report.

• The applicant for the Child’s i Foundation Advocacy Manager job must
  hold a University Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations,
  Journalism or other relative field (undergraduate)
• At least two years of previous experience in a Journalism or
  Advocacy position.
• In-depth understanding of the Uganda political and social context
  and familiarity with key stakeholders in the CCI sector.
• Ability to grasp complex information and accurately translate these
  into briefings and other forms of advocacy communication.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively engaging with government at
  all levels
• Experience writing press releases
• Previous experience with Ugandan media and civil society
• Demonstrable experience of effectively mobilizing and working with
  civil society networks and organisations to generate momentum on a common
  agenda
• Communications Skills
• Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT and
  WordPress

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