JOB DESCRIPTION

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Advocacy, Communications, Campaigns and Media shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office . S/he will work in close collaboration with senior leaders across functions, but especially with the Country Director, Programme Development and Quality Director and the thematic leads. The ACCM Director will also ensure that Uganda’s ACCM strategy is aligned with regional and global priorities and will use this network to maximise our impact for children in country.

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Key areas of accountability include:

Advocacy.

The Uganda CO’s thematic priorities are: education, child protection, child poverty, child rights governance and health and nutrition.

Define key advocacy opportunities and targets at local, national, regional and international levels and lead, mobilize and coordinate local, national, regional and international advocacy colleagues to influence these, as appropriate.

Collaborate with thematic advisors to define and implement research agenda which will serve as evidence for advocacy strategy and operational plans at local and national level.

Collaborate with thematic advisors on policy analysis and lead the development and update of policy position papers and other advocacy activities to influence national policies and strategies, specific legislation and for children and influence public opinion on national policy implementation across our thematic priorities.

Liaise with field-based staff, key INGO, UN and other stakeholders in-country to ensure Save the Children has up-to-date information and policy analysis on the humanitarian, development and human rights situation.

Communications & Media.

Oversee communications function to complete the following, in line with day-to-day office functions, donor requirements and country strategic plan:

Production of accurate, clear and consistent information and communications outputs that highlight the development and humanitarian situation in Uganda including case studies and feature stories.

Produce visually appealing and brand-aligned external marketing materials that support our campaign, advocacy and programmatic priorities.

Ensure all materials are printed and designed according to Save the Children’s brand guidelines.

Lead in the development of multimedia materials, including photos, videos, infographics, animations, etc.

Lead the development and production of communications materials for specific projects as required by projects, determined by the communications calendar.

Ensure that there is a clear social media plan, and keep social media and the website updated.

Campaigns.

Oversee campaigns function to complete the following, in line with day-to-day office functions, donor requirements and country strategic plan:

Identify opportunities and potential partners, alliances and coalitions for campaigning to meet our advocacy and/or programmatic priorities

Ensure campaigning activities are budgeted for within programme proposals where relevant.

Design, plan and deliver Save the Children’s campaign agenda via popular mobilisation events, high level advocacy events, online presence and media collaboration.

Support design, planning, delivery and monitoring of child and youth led campaigns as appropriate.

Integrate Save the Children global campaigns and other global/regional campaigns where possible and relevant. Provide content and contributions to global and regional campaigns where possible.

In collaboration with the MEAL team and project staff, establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for campaigns and ensure that implementation and impact are effectively monitored and evaluated

Human Resource Management and Development.

Ensure regular coordination meetings are held across ACCM to ensure integration of strategy across all functions, especially the PDQ and Operations departments.

Support Develop to Perform (DTP) process for all line managed staff, ensuring that all staff have development plans in place and are receiving support.

Set workplans of all line managed staff, with regular one on ones to discuss the progress of milestones.

Build the broader advocacy capacity of Save the Children in Uganda by providing technical support to programme teams and to the business development unit, especially through programme design phase.

Country Office Strategic Leadership and Representation.

Lead the development/revision implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the SCUG advocacy strategy (and operational plan) that aligns directly with the Country Strategic Plan and the SCI global advocacy agenda.

Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the SCUG media, communications and campaigning strategy and plans, including speaking out on children’s rights.

Work closely with Business Development and technical specialists to develop new projects and ensure that advocacy and communication are strategically incorporated and adequately resourced and budgeted for in new proposals.

Represent ACCM during regular SMT meetings, and ensure perspectives of staff are voiced.

Child Safeguarding Responsibilities.

Ensure meaningful and ethical participation of children and promotion of their voice in ACCM activities

Work with safeguarding staff in Uganda to ensure specific and contextual country level guidance is available to protect children who participate in media or communications work from exploitation, increased vulnerability, or any form of harm or indignity.

To be successful for this role you will bring/have the following:

  • A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Public Affairs, Law or International Relations – or any other any related field.
  • Should have at least 10 years prior experience working in advocacy on humanitarian or development issues, child rights, and human rights.
  • Excellent skills in advocating towards government officials, humanitarian actors and UN agencies in developing countries.
  • Proven experience of and strong skills in developing and implementing advocacy strategies.
  • Proven experience using public engagement and mobilization to achieve advocacy objectives.
  • Experience developing highly engaging, creative and effective communications products to achieve advocacy objectives.
  • Understanding of UN and donor operations at country level.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building teams.
  • Experience in working with other NGOs and coordinating inter-agency advocacy activities, strategies and products.
  • High-level analytical and strategic thinking skills, strong research skills and good attention to detail.
  • Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
  • Patience, adaptability, flexibility, and ability to improvise and remain responsive and to communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
  • Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to seek people’s views while also taking responsibility to determine the most appropriate course of action and to act decisively.
  • Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams.
  • Strong awareness and knowledge of the Uganda context.
  • Prior experience working in office and field environments in developing countries.
  • Proven skills in media work, including interviews on Radio and TV.
  • Knowledge of child rights and international humanitarian law.
  • Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at:

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on 14th February 2023 at midnight Uganda time.

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