Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 06, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background
Established in 1961, Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd. (UCA) is the Apex body for all registered cooperative societies in Uganda covering different sectors of the economy. UCA serves as the voice of the cooperative movement both nationally and Internationally with a mandate to consider, make recommendations and representation to the Government on matters of policy relating to the cooperative movement and any other matter affecting registered cooperative societies in general or in particular. UCA is also mandated to carry out arbitration/dispute resolution whenever they arise in Cooperatives, provides capacity building/Institutional Development support, lobby and advocacy, resource mobilization for the cooperative movement and any other cooperative development work. UCA's Vision is "A strong and vibrant umbrella organization of prosperous cooperatives with empowered members" and with a mission "To provide high quality support services to cooperatives and their members on a sustainable basis".
Considering UCA's mandate and in collaboration with Agriterra, "an International Organization specializing in Professionalizing Cooperatives and Farmer Organizations for sustainable social- economic development" is seeking to recruit a suitable, competent, dynamic, highly creative, well-grounded and experienced person for the position of Lobby and Advocacy expert.


The primary role of the Lobby and Advocacy expert will be to develop a more effective and efficient advocacy agenda for UCA, Agriterra and the Co-operative movement in Uganda. He/she will be responsible for translating policy material and platforms into effective and efficient advocacy actions for UCA and Agriterra.

Specifically, the lobby and advocacy expert will be required to:
1. Support management and leadership with strategic planning and implementation on policy and regulatory framework using the recommended Advocacy tool.
2. Organize, Participate and facilitate trainings, seminars, conferences and meetings on behalf of UCA and her partner Agriterra and stakeholders including: policy makers, academia, legal fraternity, media, Government and MDA's
3. Work closely with Agriterra and coordinate joint activities organized by UCA and or Agriterra
4. Build and maintain professional relationships with UCA members, Cooperators, partners, policy makers and other key stakeholders on key priority areas in line with the UCA Strategic plan
5. Support UCA Communication & marketing team to develop advocacy materials to educate & to create awareness Form advocacy teams, forums, platforms, dialogues for 11.
6. developing Accountable, Well-Informed and Relevant policy proposals
7. Prepare and submit timely, elaborate and acceptable activity reports that demonstrates accountability
8. Prepare work plans, budgets and build a robust system for staff development, motivation and supervision within the department and or Unit.
9. Organize/coordinate events that build a wider network of partners that are aimed at promoting UCA and Agriterra visibility
10. Conduct Research and monitor lobby and advocacy activities that could affect the Cooperative movement
11. Monitoring, learning and Evaluation and document success stories as well as compiling evidence-based results
12. Provide legal/technical guidance on matters of policy and legal nature in line with the UCA strategic plan
13. Represent UCA and carry out any other duties as may be delegated by UCA and or Agriterra



Skills, Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in law, development studies, public administration, human rights law, and or any other related field
2. At least three (3) years of professional experience in lobby and advocacy, legal practice.
3. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in co-operatives. Wider knowledge and experience in national and international legal and policy matters for co-operatives
4. Computer skills and Knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital communication such as use of social media platforms
5. An excellent track record in networking and partnership building.
6. Well articulate and good command in both written and spoken English.
7. Understanding of the Farmer Advocacy Consultation Tool (FACT) methodology is an added advantage
8. Possession of a Master's degree, post graduate diploma and or professional qualification in the related filed is an added advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested persons with the requisite qualifications and competences should address their applications to
The General Secretary,
Uganda Co-operative Alliance Ltd,
Plot 47/49 Nkrumah Road
P.O. Box 2215 Kampala.

Both hard and soft copies will be accepted: A cover letter, CV and other relevant documents should be hand delivered to our Head Office Plot 47/49 Nkrumah Road, Kampala or send a soft copy to our official emails: infocen@uca.co.ug  & hildah.hr@uca.co.ug 
Deadline for submission: 5:00 pm, February 15, 2023
For more details, kindly contact us on: Tel: (+256) 0414258898 or Mobile (+256) 0700844675
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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