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• Ensure that the design of the Voice for
  Accountability Programme is based on a robust understanding of the context
  and inequalities that undermine access to WASH services amongst the
  excluded populations of Uganda
• Take lead in the design of projects within
  the programme guided by a Human Rights Based Approach that contribute to
  the programme goals as well as the strategic objectives of WAU
• Lead the designing and delivery of the
  Influencing and enabling programme to achieve programme objectives with
  contribution to country change objectives and global aims
• Generating and feeding of ground level
  information and data for designing the programme, advocacy campaigns,
  concepts papers, and funding proposal
• Provide relevant support and data for
  six-monthly & annual reports, programme plans and reviews and other
  need-based reporting to donor
• Actively contribute to internal
  organizational discussions and strategic direction of programmes
• Work collaboratively with other programmes
  for integrating of cross-programme activities and functions
• Assist in preparation of project plans and
  budgets with relevance to voice and advocacy
• Build the capacity of WAU advocacy staff,
  in effective writing, communication, strategies, uses of technology,
  networking, and other job related tasks, through on- the-job training,
  periodic capacity reviews and other activities or trainings as needed.

• Tasked with securing media coverage and
  spearheading advocacy events such as press conferences, research finding
  launching and commemorating relevant dates such as the world water day
• Supports mobilising and coordination of
  voices (including citizens and private sector, Local governments and
  development partners) at different levels to effectively hold government
  accountable using participatory and social accountability tools such as
  community score cards
• Supports networks, builds allies and
  partnerships to leverage WAU’s visibility in the sector and beyond to
  include working with parliamentarians, CSOs and other partners to magnify
  the plight of the poor and underserved to have access to WASH services.
• Develops and implements strategy for
  amplifying voice of key stakeholders such as Parliament, private sector
  and development partners and in some instances local governments on WASH
  rights for women and girls based on the evidence generated from research
  and learning

• Proactively analyses and reviews sector
  policies and plans, seeking to influence government and key stakeholders
  towards pro-poor, gender- sensitive, and sustainable approaches in the
  sector.
• Working in collaboration with partners and
  other relevant stakeholders,
• Process WASH information with a focus of
  influencing and optimising the impact on activities and overcome the
  barriers preventing women and girls from accessing safe water, sanitation
  and hygiene services
• Facilitating collection and documentation
  from project areas for use as evidence for policy advocacy at district,
  national and international levels
• Generate evidence through research and
  sector learning, design and implement a timely and targeted ‘research into
  use’ plan to equip rights holders (specifically women and girls) and duty
  bearers (government) with information on WASH rights, roles,
  responsibilities and obligations.

• Assist in establishing strong relationship
  with relevant government ministries/departments and bilateral agencies,
  INGOs, CSOs, media and academic research institutions for collaboration,
  support, capacity building and policy influencing.
• Assist WAU and partner organizations
  involvement in and contribution towards sector’s strategic consultative
  processes at the federal and provincial levels.
• Assist in scaling up of WAU’s successfully
  demonstrated models through promotion of the same with government and
  other sector actors.
• Assist partners to develop linkages with
  district and provincial governments
• Ensuring effective monitoring of advocacy
  initiatives and documenting evidence of WaterAid’s partner contribution to
  transformative change
• Ensure that WAUs actions are informed by
  an in-depth knowledge of sector dynamics, emerging sector issues and
  national priorities
• Establish and develop partnerships with
  other relevant sectors (particularly rights based organizations) of health
  and education to raise the profile of sanitation and water nationally
• Supports networks, builds allies and
  partnerships to leverage WAU’s visibility in the sector and beyond to
  include working with parliamentarians, CSOs and other partners to magnify
  the plight of the poor and underserved to have access to WASH services.

• Identify the needs for advocacy related
  capacity development of partners.
• Builds capacity of staff and partners in
  understanding and mainstreaming advocacy and human rights based approaches
  across programmes and ensure that these are implemented, monitored and
  reported on leading to realisation of the Human Rights to Water and
  Sanitation.
• Developing training programmes and
  strategic support to partners/stakeholders in this regard, particularly in
  developing partners staff capacity on advocacy
• Support the partners in developing and
  implementing effective, efficient and inclusive advocacy initiatives
  through exposure and experience sharing among partners & stakeholders
  for wider learning
• Support partners in developing and aligning
  policy and advocacy agenda for creating synergies in the work 

• The ideal candidate for the WaterAid
  Policy and Programme Coordinator- Voice for Accountability employment
  opportunity must hold a Masters’ degree in development studies, public
  policy, public relations or development economics
• A legal background would be an added
  advantage but not a necessity
• 10 years’ experience of advocacy, research
  and policy analysis
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of
  designing and conducting research
• Experience of lobbying and / or
  campaigning work and its planning
• Knowledge of working of various government
  departments at federal and provincial levels.
• Knowledge on emerging WASH issues and
  challenges
• Knowledge of NGO advocacy networks and
  social movements in Uganda
• Knowledge of poverty, gender, social
  inclusion and development issues
• Desirable
• Knowledge of political structure, culture
  and policy making process in the country
• Self- motivated person able to work
  without close supervision
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team
  environment
• Ability to train and motivate partners and
  staff effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work additional hours at
  crucial times and to travel in the field
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills in English
• Computer skills (SPSS and other
  statistical tools, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and web
  searching/browsing

• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to work to deadlines and under
  pressure
• Strong proven delegation, time management
  and prioritising skills
• Flexible, patient and adaptable to a
  changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and
  team building skills.
• Effective networking abilities
• Excellent people management capabilities
• Good public speaking ability in English

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