About Us:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, highimpact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships.
About RHRN Project:
RHU is hosting a 5 year (2017-2022) strategic partnership entitled-‘Right Here Right Now (RHRN)”. The overall goal of RHRN is to promote key values including but not limited to; Transparency and Accountability, inclusivity and non-discrimination, Integrity, Meaningful Youth Participation, and Rightsbased approach to information and services for the beneficiaries. Such a progressive and inclusive collaboration of CSOs in national SRHR advocacy partnerships/platforms instrumental to strengthen advocacy for SRHR services and information.
Job Summary: The National Coordinator will responsible for coordinating the work of the RHRN platform and serve as link between platform members. The incumbent will be responsible for fostering strategic linkages with other initiatives and stakeholders and to represent the platform.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the focal point of the platform for the RHRN Consortium members, including the Dutch Embassy, hence ensure synergies with the regional and international advocacy activities of the RHRN Global partnership.
Regularly monitor the national policy environment and keeps the platform updated on key developments relevant to the platform. Is overall responsible for the internal and external communication of the platform;
Facilitate Linking with other existing initiatives relevant to the work of the platform, seeking alignment and harmonization, building synergies and avoiding duplication;
Coordinate the implementation of country plans: a). Coordinate strategic and yearly planning processes and implementation of the country plan by the platform and its members; b). Initiate activities that promote synergies between platform members and implement joint activities;
Inform the governance structure of the platform on the day to day activities and work as de facto secretary to the governance team and prepares platform meetings for decision-making.
Support the platform in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) in liaison with the regional team;
Compile/draft annual plans and budgets, draft annual progress narrative and financial reports in consultation with the regional coordinator; submits annual plans/budgets/reports to the regional manager, following their approval by the platform, and keeps regular contact with the regional team;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Social Sciences or related disciplines, with at least three years’ experience in the field of advocacy on sexual and reproductive health and rights is essential.
At least three years work experience in the area of SRHR at national level.
Broad knowledge and understanding of the SRHR context of Uganda in the context of Ugandan policy landscape.
Knowledge of key national and international frameworks that mandate SRHR related work including treaty bodies.
Prior networking, advocacy and coordination skills.
Proven mobilisation skills and ability to write clear and concise reports.
Previous experience and skills in managing social accountability projects.
The candidate should be willing to work and support the capacity building of youth-led organizations to adhere with platform values.
Age: Below 35 years
How to Apply:
All applicants should send post their application letters and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts to:
The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala. Uganda
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum). Applications may also be sent by email to rhu@rhu.or.ug and copy to asizomu@ippfaro.org
Deadline: 13th January 2017