Raising Voices Career Opportunities - Influencing Coordinator
Raising Voices works to prevent violence against women and children. We do this through three main program areas: practice, learning and influencing. Job Summary: The Influencing Coordinator at Raising Voices will mainly influence policy-makers and partners to develop policies and programs that prioritize the prevention of violence against women and children.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Play a leading role in the development of the influencing strategy for Raising Voices.Manage, support and coordinate all programs and activities within the influencing area of work. Provide conceptual and practical guidance and support to all programming of the GBV Prevention Network.Take lead in the advocacy efforts with government officials, civil society partners and other stakeholders in Uganda and around the region.Represent Raising Voices in various coalitions and working groups.Support global advocacy efforts and initiatives spearheaded by Raising Voices.Support global violence against women and children movement building efforts.Produce quality publications, papers, thought-pieces, policy briefs, reports, etc.Work in collaboration with the Learning Coordinator to document, monitor and assess all programming in the practice area of work.Work in liaison with the Country Director and the Co-Directors on strategic directions for the influencing area of work.Maintain constructive and respectful relationships with all partners and stakeholders.Actively participate in all Raising Voices organizational processes.Represent Raising Voices in national, regional and international processes and events.Foster and sustain a positive, innovative, results-oriented work environment.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:The ideal candidate should have a minimum of seven years’ relevant work experience with at least three years in management.In-depth knowledge and understanding and analysis of violence against women and children.Experience and expertise in supervision, team building and mentoring.Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills.The candidate should hold a post graduate degree desirable but relevant experience more important.Experience working in the Global South (Africa preferred).Experience in/familiarity with Raising Voices methodologies an advantage.Possess the ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% of time away from Kampala.Excellent writing and computer skills. All suitably qualified applicants should send a thoughtful cover letter, a CV, and a one page writing sample that articulates your understanding of how documentation, monitoring and evaluation can strengthen programming and move the field of violence prevention forward to jobs@raisingvoices.org.NB: No phone calls please. Do not send copies of transcripts/certificatesFor More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
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