Vacancy title:
Advocacy Officer

Jobs at:
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevolkerung (DSW)

Deadline of this Job:
31st /03/2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevolkerung (DSW) is an international development organization that
focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in history. We are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services and supplies, and to securing their right for a brighter future. We achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development, and family planning initiatives, which make sure the youth of today, are empowered to lead healthy and self-determined lives. With our headquarters in Hannover, Germany, DSW maintains four country offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. For more information please see www.dsw.org 

DSW seeks to recruit a Programs Manager to be based in Kampala, and an Advocacy Officer to be based in the field. These are full time positions for an initial contract of two years with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. These positions are open to Ugandan nationals only. They will involve travel out of work station. This is an exciting? Opportunity for a proactive individual with excellent English language skills (native equivalent), interested in working in a dynamic team to backstop programme interventions in the field of reproductive health and family planning. The successful candidates will ensure the efficient and effective implementation of DSWs projects in Uganda consistent with DSW’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

Advocacy Officer

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Coordinate and implement Country Office (C0) Advocacy strategy
• Provide technical support, backstopping and relevant resources about the latest developments in the field of Advocacy for Health to the CO
• Support resource mobilization efforts to ensure funds for advocacy programs are available
• Represents DSW overall perspectives and interests to external and internal stakeholders
• Participate in advocacy events! Activities at various levels these include civic education activities, budget processes as well as meetings with decision! Policy makers to name but a few.
• Participate in internal trainings for advocacy in addition to involvement in provision of technical assistance to partners.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Core Qualifications

• BA degree in social sciences, development studies or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in working with a non for profit organizations
• Good understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health issues globally and In Uganda
• Hands on experience in policy advocacy
• Knowledgeable of policy frameworks related to health in Uganda
• Knowledgeable of decision making structures/levels both at local government and central government
• Should have strong interpersonal skills
• Should be able to work independently under minimal supervision
•  Should have strong communication skills and fluent in English language both spoken and written
•  Excellent computer skills

DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability

Job application procedure
If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter) stating your salary expectations) with the reference to the “job title" clearly indicated in the email subject line to: jobs@dswuganda.org.ug 

Please note that only shortlisted will be contacted