Advocacy and Campaigning Officer Job Vacancy at Oxfarm in Kampala

Job Title: Advocacy and Campaigning  Officer

Oxfarm  is an international  consideration of  17  affiliates networked together  in more  than  90 countries  to end  poverty .

Responsibilities

To  Support  development  and implementation  of  advocacy  strategies  , campaigns  and processes  in conjuction  with  program  staff  and partiners at local and national  levels

 To provide  process –oriented support  , advice  and capacity  building  to programs  staff  and partiners in advocacy .

To lead  on policy  research  /analysis  and  production  policy  briefs  as tools  in advocacy

To link  with  stakeholders on advocacy  at local  and national  levels

Requirements;
A  3- year  good  bachelors degree  in the relevant  field .

Minimum  5 years  of  demonstrable  experience  working  in Uganda  either  delivering  humanitarian / development  programs  or  in  delivering  effective  advocacy  and  campaigning .

Good understanding  of the  Uganda  context is essential

Demonstrated  experience  of  operating  in a conflict  environment  and  sensitively  managing  complex  relationships .

Strong understanding  of and  proven  commitment  to gender  and diversity  issues
Good  understanding  of humanitarian  principles  and  international  humanitarian law.

How to apply
If you believe  you are the  candidate  we are looking for , please submit your application  and CV  in English  detailing  your experience  for the  post  and include  daytime  telephone  contacts  clearly  stating  the position  applied  for  at  Kampalajob@oxfarm.org.uk;
Deadline : 03 /09 /2013