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Job Title:   Communications and Advocacy Coordinator

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Job Summary:  Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Programs, the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for pushing forward the design and implementation of the IRC Uganda’s advocacy strategy and for further development of advocacy, policy, and communications work (both internal and external). The Communications and Advocacy Coordinator will liaise with IRC’s global and regional communications team to make sure that the materials developed are aligned with the IRC branding requirements. The position will work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team, Technical Coordinators, Program Coordinator for Quality and Learning, Field Coordinators and the Senior Global Communications Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya. The role is based in Kampala with travel to program sites across Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the regional/global communications team, define the intentional communications and advocacy strategy and policy priorities for IRC Uganda based on the S100 Strategic Action Plan (SAP); lead strategy implementation in the field and advise and support colleagues in implementing the strategy.
• Produce high quality external policy, advocacy, and communication materials including talking points, letters, briefing notes, position papers, and advocacy reports.
• Produce high quality internal communication materials, including regular updates, presentations, newsletters, one/two-pagers, brochures, and pamphlets, to increase collaborations across field sites, sectors, and functional departments.
• Regularly liaise with relevant in-country stakeholders on issues of concern, including UN, donor representatives, diplomatic missions, local civil society, and peer agencies, and grow the IRC’s bilateral relationships with government counterparts, such as line ministries in IRC sectors, including Health, Protection and Rule of Law, Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Economic Recovery and Development, and Education.
• Conduct a robust stakeholder holder mapping and maintain an updated contact list of key targets in-country, including media and private sector.
• Promote a principled approach to advocacy, policy, and communications on Uganda among relevant internal stakeholders and ensure that external messaging is evidence-based and driven by field realities.
• Serve as a member of the extended Senior Management Staff to ensure a strategic approach to communications and advocacy engagement.
• Work in close conjunction with country program staff and the global advocacy and communications teams, closely monitor humanitarian policy debates and media pertaining to Uganda, ensuring that relevant information is analyzed and disseminated in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide analysis for Country Director and country program and inputs for meetings, as well as key interagency coordination meetings.
• Represent the IRC in humanitarian and development coordination forums, such as working groups, conferences, lobby meetings, and other events as requested; or provide talking points for other senior representatives, including the Country Director and Deputy Director of Programs.
• Respond to external inquiries on policy issues, including briefing policymakers and media.
• Provide trainings on communications and advocacy to field staff and develop the capacity of national staff to implement impactful advocacy and policy interventions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Communications and Advocacy Coordinator job should hold an advanced degree in relevant field desired, including in International Humanitarian Law; Migration law, Political Science and Public Administration, International Human Rights Law, International Relations, Public Policy.
• Five years of professional experience crafting and delivering policy and advocacy work responding to complex humanitarian crises and/or post-conflict situations.
• Experience in advocating on behalf of marginalized groups in conflict settings.
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, and representation skills.
• Ability to navigate interpersonal and inter-departmental organizational dynamics to keep focus on goals and products.
• Ability to work well under administrative and programmatic pressures.
• Flexible to adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong commitment to the IRC’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Must be able to work independently while being a team player.
• Experience with training and staff capacity building.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and eager to work as part of a diverse team. Sensitive to interpersonal differences and a range of viewpoints.
• Exceptional advance planning and organizational skills. Able to effectively prioritize and follow multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical, strategic, and able to proactively develop solutions to complex challenges.
• Reliable, patient, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, with demonstrated exceptionally strong writing and presentation skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 3^rd March 2022

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