Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Coordinator NGO Jobs – Oxfam
Job Title: Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Organisation: Oxfam Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Job Summary: The Humanitarian Policy & Advocacy Coordinator will support the Country Director and Program team to present policy positions and Briefing Papers on key development and humanitarian issues and work closely with the Media & Communications Coordinator to ensure production of quality external communication materials. Coordinate with HECA Policy & Advocacy Lead and other colleagues in the Oxfam confederation to share ideas and information about Oxfam’s global influencing agenda and support and contribute to the development of Oxfam’s global Position Papers, which is reflective of the Uganda’s development, political and humanitarian contexts.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- This position will require a range of skills and experience including, Masters level of education in a relevant field.
- Ability to critically analyse external or independent processes, risks, opportunities and provide accurate assessment of the implications to Oxfam program and brand.
- Excellent skills in political and power analysis.
- Articulate in public speaking, media engagement (including new media) and presentation.
- Ability to build and maintain connections with external resource persons.
- Ability to write quality policy briefings and position papers.
- Strong analytical skills and keen eye for details in public policy pronouncements or publications.
- Skills in developing advocacy and campaigns strategies delivered in a multi stakeholder policy reform drives, with strong partner management skills.
- Sound understanding of external contexts and contemporary development especially in the socio economic and political environments.
- Excellent knowledge of gender dimensions and issues with capability of conducting quality gender analysis.
- Knowledge of working in and managing coalitions, networks and loose groupings.
- Knowledge of national, regional and international affairs, engagements and process broadly but relevant to Oxfam work in especially the Refugee Crisis response.
- Knowledge and experience in linking local, national, regional, continental and international campaign and advocacy issues and opportunities
How to Apply:
Please follow the link below to access the detailed Job Description and submit your application by 19th March, 2021, indicating the position name in the email subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th March 2021
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