Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Specific responsibilities
• Under the guidance of the Regional Director , define the advocacy strategy and policy priorities for SIHA based on our Strategic Action plan; lead strategy implementation in the field and advise and support colleagues in advocacy;
• Produce high quality public and private communications and advocacy materials informed by the GHoA context and SIHA members and partners reflections including talking points, letters, briefing notes, position papers, and advocacy reports.
• Work closely with SIHA Research and advocacy officer in drafting and publications designing and reviewing of concern, including , donor representatives, diplomatic missions, local civil society and peer agencies, and grow the SIHA’s bilateral relationships with government counterparts.
• Conduct a robust member mapping and maintain an updated contact list of key targets in-country.
• Promote a principled approach to advocacy, policy and communications on the region among relevant internal stakeholders and ensure that external messaging is evidence-based and driven by field realities.
• Serve as a member of the Management Team to ensure a strategic approach to advocacy engagement.
• In conjunction with country program staff, closely monitor policy debates and media pertaining to the region, ensuring that relevant information is analyzed and disseminated in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide analysis for the Regional Director and Regional Programme Manager and inputs for meetings, as well as key cluster meetings.
• Represent the SIHA in development coordination fora including conferences, lobby meetings, and other events as requested; or provide talking points for other representatives, including the Regional Director.
• Respond to external inquiries on policy issues, including briefing policymakers and media.
• Provide trainings on advocacy to SIHA staff and develop the capacity of staff to implement impactful advocacy and policy interventions.

For this position, you report to the Regional Director.

Requirements
• Strong experience in Advocacy , communication and campaigning with civil society , humanitarian organizations and /or human rights is a pre-request for this post.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with masters degree in communication, human rights or 5 years experience with under graduate degree
• Experience in advocating on behalf of marginalized groups in conflict settings
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, and in Arabic preferable, with demonstrated exceptionally strong writing skills
• Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under significant administrative and programmatic pressures;
• Flexible to adapt to changing requirements;
• Culturally sensitive, able and interested in working with a multi-ethnic team;
• Strong commitment to the SIHA’s mission, purpose and values;
• Must be able to work independently while being a team player;

Travel: This position is based in the Regional Office (Uganda). Regular travel across the region
Reporting Line: Regional Program Manager
Starting Date: As soon as Possible
Contract Length : An annual contract subject to 3 months and six months evaluations

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested Candidates should submit their current CV and motivation letter to: human.resources@sihanet.org Please include “Application Materials: Advocacy and Communications Coordinator” in the subject line.

Deadline for submission; 15th September 2022

SIHA may, because of the immediate need of the recruitment, contact shortlisted candidates. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, please note that SIHA will contact only shortlisted candidates. We thank you for your interest in joining SIHA.

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