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Advocacy Project Officer job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 16 November 2022
Hiring Organization: WaterAid
Job Details:
Advocacy Project Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Panning, Implementation and Reporting
• Actively contribute to planning and guiding the implementation of WASH in Health Care Facilities activities and follow-up to ensure the CNHF project is on track to achieve intended objectives
• Develop activity concept notes, Terms of Reference for trainings and other consultancy works
• Organise key sub-national WASH events in collaboration with partner local governments
• Conduct regular monitoring of all projects sites; planned, ongoing and completed activities
• Prepare project documentation including monthly project reports on implementation status, intermediate and final narrative reports as per donor requirements
• Develop and conduct related trainings to health workers, health Unit Management Committees (HUMC), WASH committees and to other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and participate in project reviews and project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project design and within the project implementation deadlines
• Liaise with WAU Finance Department in tracking project expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and addressing queries related to expenditure in timely manner.
• Carry out specific administrative, operational/control tasks for project activities, arrange for the recording and administrative processing of payment requisitions and accountabilities for planned and implemented activities
• Build relationships and coordinate outreach among stakeholders participating in the project planning process.
• Liaise with Advocacy Manager in development of advocacy policy briefs and position papers, from key issues emerging from the project implementation.
• Participate in district level health stakeholder meetings – document meeting minutes, assists with planning and following up actions points.
• Work closely with Communications Officer in management of project information and documentation processes and ensure effective communication of the project results.
• Build, maintain and effectively manage strategic partnerships and collaborations with the various district and partner offices, including Ministry of Health, regional technical deconcentrated structures
• Support collaboration with other Implementing partners and other partners at field level
• Represent WAU at district and in-country engagements and other professional meetings as requested by the Line Manager.
• Participate in the Development and Maintenance of an Effective WASH in HCF
M&E System, Documentation and Learning
• Participate in the continuous review of the M&E system with specific emphasis on providing support to the update and management of the WASH and HMIS reach database.
• Support updating project data as per the WaterAid Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PMER) procedures
• Provide on-going support supervision and monitoring to health facility structures to ensure delivery of quality WASH services
• Communicate learning for internal and external audiences on project implementation progress
• Develop and share success stories on WASH in HCFs occasioned by the project
• Track best practices in monitoring and evaluation of the CNHF projec
• Organise joint partner reflection and planning meetings
• Coordinate partner monitoring visits and performance review meetings
• Ensuring that project implementation conforms to quality standards and best practices
• Risk Management - Monitor and address or report any risk to management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/PERSON PROFILE:
• University degree in communications, advocacy, Development, or related technical field
• Experience in WASH in HCFs would be a strong advantage.
• Proven knowledge of and professional experience in project management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in advocacy positions in humanitarian, development, and similar contexts
• Strong background in working with INGOs and familiarity with key humanitarian coordination forums/mechanisms.
• Proven ability to articulate clearly, with impact and respect
• Relevant work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Good verbal communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Good research skills and academic ability.
• Strong personnel leadership skills, particularly mentoring skills
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement influencing strategies, particularly related to WASH in the health sector.
• Ability to initiate action and change through communication strategies
• Initiative, able to prioritize effectively and work under pressure.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
• Existing links and network within the WASH sector
• Track record of gender sensitive advocacy approaches
Application procedure
Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
Date Posted: 2022-11-08
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