Job Vacancies at Uganda Episcopal Conference

Job Title: Policy Advocacy Specialist
Purpose of the position:
To spearhead UGOPAP advocacy and lobby function, put in place and operationalise a common voice UGOPAP Civil Society Advocacy platform hosted by Caritus Uganda and with its own website.

Job Summary:
Carryout national and policy analysis; build professional capacity of Caritas Uganda and UGOPAP partners to engage in research, policy analysis and advocacy at various levels; carry out evidence based advocacy; integrate policy analysis and advocacy work in all program activities;

Person Specifications:

• Must have a University Degree(s) minimum being at Masters Level in Development Studies, Social science, economics, project management, statistics, Law, international development, Mass Communication or related subjects
• At least four years of demonstrated working experience
• A proven capacity to influence decision makers and develop and manage strategic relationships to achieve common goals and objectives in aconsortium setting

Other Qualifications and Competencies:
A team builder and player, managing partner organizations and platform members’ diversities to champion policy influencing and achievement of results in livelihoods improvement and enjoyment of rights; person integrity, trustworthiness and concern for standards; Strategic thinking and proactivity; result oriented and concerns for program impact; effective leadership, organizational, planning and communication skills

How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their complete and signed applications to the following address: application should include signed CV, at least 3 letters of reference that must include one from the current or most recent employer, photocopies of academic certificates, degrees and testimonials, one passport size photo.

The Secretary General
Uganda Catholic Secretariat
Plot 672, Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill
P.O.Box 2886
Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 9th November 2011