Advocacy Officer ( Action by Churches Together – ACT Alliance, Uganda ) Jobs in Uganda

It is committed to working ecumenically m the areas of humanitarian response, development and advocacy The ACT Alliance consists of over 110 churches and church related organisations from 65 countries. For more information about the ACT Alliance, please visit www.actalliance.org.

Expected results:

An agreed upon advocacy strategy by and of 2013.
Advocacy engagement results in improved disaster preparedness at local authorities, communities and civil society.
Enhanced common capacity to advocate and lobby for agreed upon issues.
Improved visibility profile of the ACT Alliance in Uganda.

The position entails:

The design and implementation of an advocacy strategy for the ACT Uganda forum members, rooted in what the respective ACT members and their partners are already engaged with. It is expected that the focus of the advocacy strategy will be on Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness in Uganda.
Publication of advocacy materials and their distributions, presentations, etc.
Working at policy level, both at Uganda and regional levels (EAC but also the AU level, with for example the implications of the “Africa Framework for Disaster Reduction”).
Networking and participating in key fora such as the monthly National Disaster Risk Reduction Platform meetings, OPM, UNISDR (both in Uganda and in Kenya), coordination with relevant DDMCs,
Provide technical advice on lobbying and advocacy to the DRR Platform for Teso (P4T)
Support to individual members. In building members’ capacity in lobbying and advocacy strategies (through e.g. training and advice) More specific support to one member can be discussed with the forum and agreed upon
Spear head adhoc advocacy initiatives as per decisions by the ACT forum.

Basic Requirement:

Master degree in Social Science or any related field
At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction
Experience in advocacy cycle management
Feel for policy work and ability to communicate affectively with stakeholders at different levels
Good networking and public relations skills
Must subscribe to the ACT Alliance core values.

Organizational set-up and reporting structure

The position is for three years, based in Kampala with frequent travelling expected.
The position is hosted by the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), and staff employment conditions of the host organization will apply to the Advocacy Officer.

Experience: 5
How to apply:

To apply please e-mail CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the post and how they meet the above competencies, including 3 work related referees and copies of certificates to the address below. Clearly mark in subject field or on envelope, the position you are applying for. Attachments may not exceed 2MB. Closing date for all applications is 05:00pm on the 15th May 2013.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification Note that all interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Executive Secretary
Uganda Joint Christian Council
P.O.Box 22410 KAMPALA
Plot 1554, Block 15 Gogonya Baypass, Kibugo, Nsambya
Office Phone: +256-414254219
Fax- +256714-344250
Mobile. +256-755-145540 / +255-783-537444
E mall: ujcc@utlonline.co.ug.

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