WaterAid Director of Policy and Advocacy Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

WaterAid Director of Policy and Advocacy Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

WaterAid Uganda looking for “Director of Policy and Advocacy”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before October 05, 2023.

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WaterAid Director of Policy and Advocacy Jobs 2023

The WaterAid has published a job vacancy announcement on September 26, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Director of Policy and Advocacy to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

WaterAid Job Vacancy 2023

Job Purpose

• As a member of the senior management team, you will play a major role in ensuring that WaterAid’s policy positions have relevance for and are rooted in WaterAid Uganda’s experience, robust research evidence, policy analysis and knowledge management. You will be responsible for the national and sub-national policy-advocacy agenda within the context of WaterAid Uganda Strategy 2023-2028.
• Along with the team, you will manage operational and sustained engagement with the stakeholders (public-private) including government representatives, policy makers, sector actors, civil society, academician, donors, partners, communities that promotes WASH in public health and climate resilient WASH.
• Along side the Country Director you will play a significant role in representing WaterAid, its work and public policy positions to high-profile, informed and critical external audiences.

Position in Organization:

• Job Title: Director of Policy and Advocacy
• Place of work:  Kampala, Uganda
• Grade:  G (to be confirmed)
• Contract type:  3 years Fixed Term
• Reports to:  Country Director

Qualification:

Essential

• Master’s Degree in International Development, Human Rights, Sociology, Public Policy or Political Science or any other related in the Policy and Advocacy discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience, 5 years within the development sector in policy development, public policy, advocacy, political science, or related fields, preferably within the WASH, public health, or climate change, inter sectors.
• Minimum seven years of hands-on experience at a senior management level.
• Minimum seven years demonstrated supervisory experience of multi skilled team
• Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing advocacy campaigns or strategies on a national, regional, or global level.
• Demonstrable experience in building, leading and managing teams, fostering a high performing culture where collaboration and high levels of communication, empowerment of others and feedback are valued.
• Excellent understanding of public policy-making and legislative processes with an indepth knowledge of National and regional policies related to WASH, public health and climate change. Understanding of critical blockages to WASH in Uganda.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable policy recommendations.
• Proven experience in program management, including strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in building partnerships and engaging with stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated expertise and skills of planning, budgeting and taking appropriate remedial in critical situation.
• Track record of gender sensitive advocacy approaches and use of right based approach to development.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues, including actors, development politics and social movements in Uganda and East Africa Region.

Desirable

• Professional skills in preparation of research reports, policy design and interpretation. Having a good number of publications of articles in the recognized journals is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of climate change adaptation and mitigation to WASH intersection.
• Experience with gender equality and climate change

How to Apply WaterAid Director of Policy and Advocacy Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.wateraid.org/ug/sites/g/files/jkxoof416/files/2023-09/Director%20of%20Policy%20and%20Advocacy.pdf

The Closing Date: October 05, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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