Joining Forces to End Violence Against Children is a global collaboration between 6 leading child rights organisations – ChildFund, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, Terre des Hommes and World Vision. In Uganda Joining Forces focuses on ending violence against children in schools. Working together means we can better influence policy and decision makers, share expertise, information and innovation; scale up what works and maximize our impact.
The Advocacy and Communications Coordinator supports the Coalition Coordinator in the development and implementation of the Joining Forces overall Advocacy Strategy and Communications Plan. Based on Joining Forces priorities, they support the identification of key issues for advocacy, preparing and implementing strategies and messages to the relevant stakeholders. The role holder oversees Joining Forces advocacy and communications activities at national and regional levels and gives support to the field teams in relation to material development, capacity building and implementation of activities with key duty bearers. The Advocacy and Communications Coordinator maintains effective relationships with government representatives and media in support of our advocacy work.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, education. Post graduate training in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
- At least 3-7 years progressive experience in advocacy/communication, stakeholder engagement, fundraising and media relations in an international NGO.
- Proven experience of developing and delivering an advocacy and campaign strategy
- Good and demonstrated understanding of Child rights issues in Uganda and in the NGO world.
- Accurate, punctual and quality driven, with strong ability to give attention to detail.
- Ability to document and transform experiences from the field into lessons learnt.
- Skills of political analysis, sensitivity and diplomacy. Demonstrated understanding of current political situation necessary to effectively and tactfully capture news from our field work and draft articles.
- Ability to deliver and cope with very dynamic work situations, leisure disruption and very tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Ability and willingness to undertake periodic field travel to up-country and in insecure areas.
- Interpersonal skills, customer care skills, contributing to synergies and effective liaison between senior management, the unit staff and program staff.
- Computer literacy and excellent documentation and desk top publishing skills are a must.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application closes on 1st October 2020 at midnight Uganda time.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
More Information
- Job City Kampala