The Ugandan Jobline

• Leads and manages the design and
  implementation of the Advocacy Strategy in coordination with staff and
  partners, by taking an integrated approach to policy change and
  influencing. Reviews and updates the Advocacy Strategy and the SDG
  Influencing Plan as appropriate in response to the evolving context and
  programme design.
• In charge of building strong linkages
  between Advocacy, Communications and Programmes so that advocacy is
  evidence based and programme driven and that projects are enhanced through
  advocacy.
• Guide the Country Management Team on key
  advocacy issues, such as developing position papers, managing potential
  communication risks and leading on a range of cross-organisational
  priorities and strategies.
• Formulate relationships, systems and
  pathways to ensure that our advocacy work is well integrated into the
  organisation at all levels so that we can fully realise our potential for
  campaigning, quality learning and impact reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships with
  organisations and key stakeholders that will assist Plan International in
  meeting its policy agenda outcomes.

• Develops and responsible for implementing
  the Advocacy Strategy and the SDG Influencing Plan in coordination with
  the Programme team at Country Office and Programme Units and partners, as
  well as engaging Plan International wider federation.
• Ensure strategic plans and stakeholder
  engagement is implemented whilst developing relationships to increase Plan
  International’s profile amongst target, influential audiences and reach
  policy makers.
• Responsible for ensuring that Plan
  International is always well informed of changes in the policy landscape
  through regular intel gathering, liaising with key UN, Government, NGOs
  and other interlocutors in the country so that Programmes are fully
  informed and addressing policy gaps.
• Defines key advocacy opportunities,
  targets and tactics at district and national levels and align programme
  and project design to these targets.
• Takes lead in the development of advocacy
  plans with objectives and operational plans to deliver Plan International
  Uganda’s strategies.
• Work in partnership with the
  Communications Manager to ensure advocacy engagement is accurately
  reflected in external communications and that advocacy messages are
  adapted and communicated to various stakeholders.

• Leads the development of clear and
  consistent advocacy messages, ensuring that all advocacy messages,
  documents and strategies are evidence-based, drawn from field experience
  and assessments.
• Leads the development of high quality
  analysis, policy briefing, recommendations and positions relation to Plan
  International Uganda’s advocacy and policy priorities.
• Working in liaison with the MER Manager
  and Programme team, identifies research opportunities to strengthen Plan
  International Uganda’s influencing work and ensure that it’s evidence
  based.
• Leads the proactive involvement of Plan
  International Uganda in key UN human rights mechanisms processes,
  especially on CRC and CEDAW.
• Engages with UN agencies and key human
  rights stakeholders on strategic partnerships and close working relations
  to ensure Plan International Uganda’s active involvement.

• Provides high quality line management and
  development for talented staff, building a strong team and embedding
  robust planning, implementation reporting and evaluation processes into
  our advocacy and influencing work. Manages consultants when required.
• Assists the Advocacy team; defines
  expectations, provides leadership and technical support as needed, and
  evaluate direct reports regularly.
• Responsible for ensuring that the
  recruitment, training, and promotion of staff is appropriate and that
  staff are availed appropriate professional development opportunities for
  staff.

• The ideal candidate for the Plan
  International Country Manager Advocacy and Influencing job opportunity should hold
  a Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science,
  Social Sciences. Masters in Human Rights desired.
• A minimum of five years of professional
  experience working to influence human rights laws, policies and
  institutions, preferably with NGOs, intergovernmental organisation or
  governments.
• Previous exposure and experience of
  influencing and advocacy work including lobbying, policy development and
  information provision in humanitarian issues.
• Experience in networking and coordination,
  planning and implementing campaigns and events that drive influence and
  stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent skills in advocating towards
  government officials and understanding of UN and donor operations at
  country level, including UN human rights reporting mechanisms.
• Proven experience to develop and implement
  advocacy strategies.
• Demonstrable leadership within a networked
  environment.
• Excellent communication and writing skills
  with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate for
  the general population and policy makers.
• Highly analytical, negotiation and problem
  solving skills.
• Ability to communicate orally and in
  writing with a variety of audiences, including community advocates,
  service providers, members of the public and local officials
• Excellent planning, management and
  coordination skills with the ability to organise a substantial workload
  comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent representation and interpersonal
  skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ability
  to lead and motivate people to work in teams.
• Partnership building and management,
  working through partners.
• Skilled in the use of computer software.
• Skills in working with children and
  facilitating child participation is desired

• Shows commitment and understanding to
  always act in the best interest of the child and respect to human rights.
• Promotes a culture of learning and
  sharing.
• Demonstrates a high degree of
  confidentiality.

• Holds self accountable for making
  decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling
  Plan International values, striving for lasting impact
• Honest, encourages openness and
  transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, capacity to
  include and empower others.

• Comfortable working with others, as part
  of a team or as a team leader. Builds and maintains effective
  relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
  and supporters; approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Values diversity and sees it as a source
  of competitive strength.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative
  solutions.
• Thinks strategically, reflects about
  achievements and recognises people’s contribution.

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