Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Child’s i Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Policy Officer to join our team. As a Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in documenting practices to develop policy briefs, thereby contributing to evidence-based care reform initiatives in Uganda. Additionally, you will act as the main liaison officer for documentation with partner organizations and potential partners working in social protection within Uganda and globally. Working closely with the project managers, the MEAL department, Head of Programmes, CEO, and Hope and Homes for Children, you will collaborate to finalise a roadmap that explains how care reform can be achieved in the Ugandan context.

Responsibilities
Documenting Practice and Developing Policy Briefs:
• Conduct thorough research and document practices related to alternative care, child welfare, and related fields.
• Analyse and synthesise research findings to create comprehensive policy briefs that support evidence-based care reform in Uganda.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure accuracy and relevance of policy briefs.

Liaison Officer for Documentation:
• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison officer for documentation-related matters with partner organisations and potential partners.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partner organisations in the field of social protection both in Uganda and globally.
• Coordinate information sharing and collaborative efforts with partner organisations to advance the documentation agenda.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
• Work closely with the project managers, the MEAL department, Head of Programmes, CEO, and Hope and Homes for Children to finalise a roadmap that explains how care reform can be achieved in the Ugandan context.
• Contribute to the development of the roadmap by providing well-documented research, analysis, and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with the advocacy team to contribute to evidence-based advocacy efforts by providing well-documented and researched materials.

Participate in internal meetings, workshops, and conferences to share knowledge and insights gained from policy research and documentation

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public policy, international development).
• Proven experience in policy research, development, and analysis within the field of child welfare, social protection, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of care reform initiatives, alternative care models, and child protection policies.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report writing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software for research and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Child’s i Foundation.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are passionate about policy development, documentation, and contributing to care reform in Uganda, we invite you to apply for the position of Policy Officer at Child’s i Foundation. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and samples of your policy-related work to applications@childsifoundation.org The closing data for applications is June 21, 2023.


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