Eastern Archdiocesan Development Network (EADEN) Policy Research & Advocacy Coordinator Job Vacancy in Uganda

, research including dissemination of key
findings/ implications to relevant stakeholders
•          Take
lead of the generation of evidence-based policy impact data
•          Develop
and disseminate policy positions
•          Coordinate
/ participate in strategic alliances
over policy issues
•          Build
staff professional capacity to engage in policy analysis and advocacy at all levels.
•          Mainstream
and integrate Policy and Advocacy in all Programme activities.
•          Form
strategic alliances with civil society organizations and development partners
in the organization’s operational area to influence policy change.
•          Develop
and strengthen collaboration with government at the local level to put forward
advocacy issues for redress.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•          The
ideal candidate should hold a
bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or Agriculture
•          At
least three years’ working experience in research, policy analysis and advocacy
•          Two
years’ management experience
•          Three
or more years’ experience in managing donor funded projects
•          Strong
knowledge of Microsoft Office
products – Word, Excel and Outlook
•          Possess
the ability to work in a multi-cultural society/community
•          Good
attitude towards community work .
•          Concern
for standards alongside problem
solving, Strong organizational and communication skills.
•          Strong
research and analytical skills
•          Strategic
thinking. Results orientation. Concern for impact
•          Relationship
building, planning & organisation. Management/administrative, Interpersonal
skills
•          Possess
the ability to relate policy and practice
•          Past
experience in fundraising and
donor reporting will be an added advantage
•          Training and experience in project planning and management
•          Experience
in research and advocacy in livelihood
•          Past
training and experience in
Rights Based Programming will be an added advantage

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications, updated CVs, relevant supporting documents to the following
address:

The Chairman, Board of
Directors,
Eastern Archdiocesan Development Network (EADEN)
P. O. Box 295, Mbale

And emailed to: eadenuganda@gmail.com or hand deliver to the EADEN Offices on:
Plot 14, Bufumbo Road, after the High Court in Mbale Town, and/or in Iganga
Town, on Plot 24 Lubas Road, Off Kaliro Road, Iganga Municipality. Uganda