Sudan Democracy First Group,Policy/Advocacy Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

voiceless Sudanese people across the
country around questions of democratization and its intersection with peace,
justice and development in Sudan. SDFG focuses on providing Sudanese and
international audiences with this type of knowledge and analysis by publishing
regular updates, policy briefs and position papers on major political and human
rights issues. In addition to raising public awareness both inside and outside
Sudan, SDFG works to promote civil society dialogue on crucial issues affecting
Sudan, by convening meetings and roundtables bringing together diverse sectors
of Sudanese society.

• Contribute
  to the development and implementation of SDFG’s research, policy and
  advocacy agenda by planning, developing, and contributing regular content
  that is dynamic, original, grounded in policy expertise, and accessible to
  a broad audience
• Routinely
  research, monitor and analyze the social and political landscape in Sudan
• Draft
  content to be finalized and published as SDFG newsletter updates, policy
  and research briefs, fact sheets, blog posts, editorials and other
  materials as required
• Contribute
  to the formulation of policy recommendations, and help shape advocacy
  materials
• Organize
  advocacy activities, includes meetings and roundtables with key advocacy
  targets
• Participate
  in meetings, conferences and other events relevant to SDFG’s research and
  policy agenda
• Work
  closely with the Executive Director and other staff to strategize policy and
  advocacy agendas
• Provide
  succinct weekly analysis to Executive Director and other team members;
  some more time sensitive assignments require quicker turn-around
• Build
  and maintain SDFG’s relationships with key advocacy targets, at the
  national, regional and international level
• Build
  and maintain contacts with relevant NGO networks working on similar issues
  to ensure the inclusion of SDFG’s key messages into joint policy
  documents, meetings and events as appropriate

• Bachelor’s
  degree, preferably in a field related to political science, with
  commensurate professional experience.
• Strong
  research and analytical skills, and proven experience with research and
  writing.
• Strategic
  and critical thinking is essential.
• An
  ability to write for weekly articles (persuasive brevity needed over long
  form academic writing).
• Superb
  organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage
  numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Fluency
  in both written and oral Arabic and English, and excellent communication
  skills.
• Strong
  interpersonal skills.
• Excellent
  attention to detail, and initiative.
• Ability
  to keep calm and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good
  humor and general problem-solving skills.
• Willingness
  and ability to travel in the east Africa region.
• A
  strong commitment to democracy, good governance, and human rights and to
  SDFG’s mission.

• Direct
  experience writing under tight deadline for publication.
• Master’s
  degree in law, political science, public policy or relevant field.