NGO Nurture Africa Social Work Jobs - Advocacy Coordinator

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 Job Title:  Advocacy Coordinator

Organisation: Nurture Africa

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Director

About Us:

Nurture Africa (Formally A-Z Children's Charity Uganda) is a Non-Governmental Organization operating in Wakiso and Mubende Districts. NA is committed to contribute towards the Health and Development of the most Vulnerable Children in these areas of operation through high quality education, health care, Children’s rights and Sustainable livelihood programs enabling them to become positive influences in Ugandan society. NA primarily targets HIV infected and affected orphans and Vulnerable Children and works with their families holistically for sustainable change to occur.

Job Summary: The Advocacy Coordinator will oversee and coordinate advocacy services In the organization with an aim of promoting justice and fair treatment for children and women.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develop a clear organizational advocacy strategy.
• Foresee possible advocacy developments and outcomes and prepare contingency plans and strategy adjustments.
• Keenly track policy developments at the District and National levels with relevance to Children and Women’s rights
• Provide technical assistance and training to assist staff, partner CSOs in organizing advocacy efforts related to Children and Women's rights and practices.
• Assist Nurture Africa in identifying strategic partners for advocacy related Projects.
• Work in liaison with key stakeholders such as District officials, line Ministries, Media and CSOs with similar objectives to promote advocacy issues.
• Organize public education and advocacy events such as round tables and news conferences
• Represent in national and local events tailored for advocacy purposes such as meetings, conferences among others.
• Develop IEC materials and ensure that they accurately portray and effectively promote policy and advocacy goals
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Country Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Advocacy Officer should possess a good bachelor’s degree in the field       of social sciences
• An additional post graduate training in advocacy or related field is added advantage
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain clearly and persuasively
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in the field of Children and Gender issues
• Strong interest in and ability to grasp policy and advocacy issues
• Possess the ability to explain complex advocacy situations and goals clearly and accurately

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their CVs and cover letters in soft copy to: jobs@nurtureafrica.ug or hand deliver them to: Nurture Offices (A-Z) located in Nansana, 6 miles Hoima Road, Branch at Nansana Town Council Offices, half a mile from the Main Road

Attention: Human Resource Manager.

NB: While we appreciate your interest to work for Nurture Africa, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 17^th February 2014