Jobs at:
Saferworld

Vacancy title:
Policy and Advocacy Coordinator

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday 27th November 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with local people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, whilst conducting wider research and analysis into the drivers of conflict. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace.

Partnership is a defining value for Saferworld. We contribute to long—term sustainable change by bringing together partners at the local, national and international levels. We work with community groups, local civil society organisations, NGOs, academic, security and justice institutions, governments, private sector organisations, international and multilateral institutions and many others.

We believe that efforts to prevent violent conflict should always be based on the local context and local l needs. We use the evidence and experience from our in country programmes and the expertise our staff, partners and networks -I to make recommendations. Saferworld has been working in Africa since 199'/, with (I primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well--established programmes in Kenya, Uganda. Somalia and South Sudan. in addition. Saferworlrl supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld headquarters are in London, with offices in Nairobi, Kampala and Juba.

Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
Together with the relevant country manager, the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for leading Saferworld's policy and advocacy work in select countries in the East Africa region. This includes linking evidence and analysis from country programmes at the local level into Saferworid’s policy and advocacy work at the national and international levels. To be successful in this, the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator will build relations with key partners including civil society organisations, and will also work closely with Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

Job application procedure
All positions after a competitive salary based on experience and relevant benefits,
The deadline for applications for all positions is Sunday 27th November 2016. For detailed jab description and further information how to apply, please http://saferworld.org.uk/smartweb/about/job