About US:
The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) is an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan and not-for-profit human rights advocacy organisation. FHRI seeks to remove impediments to democratic development and meaningful enjoyment of the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the 1995 Uganda Constitution and in regional and international human rights instruments through enhancement of knowledge, respect and observance of human rights and the promotion of exchange of information and best practices through training, education, research, legislative advocacy and strategic partnerships in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Research and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for leading advocacy efforts at the local, regional and international levels at The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI). The Research and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for coordinating advocacy campaigns and events, developing and strengthening advocacy tools and strategies and supporting research activities in the Research and Advocacy Division. The incumbent will work closely with the Senior Researcher to strengthen the impact of the research findings in promoting human rights friendly policies and practice change in Uganda.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold an advanced degree in human rights law, international law, political science, social sciences or other related field.
A minimum of five years’ work experience in research and advocacy in human rights or related field.
Previous work experience in conducting research and advocacy and a solid background in human rights programming
Prior exposure and experience in strategy development, policy and legislative analysis and use of research to engage and influence high-level decision makers.
Broad knowledge and understanding of imaginative communication techniques and an appreciation of how those tools could work with policy, research and advocacy to influence policy and practice change.
Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and fundraising skills.
IT proficiency, in particular MS Office, social media and management information systems.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
Fluency in English and at least one local language.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications submitted in English to the Executive Director, FHRI at fhri@dmail.ug and should include a CV, letter of motivation, copies of academic papers and a writing sample (preferably a publication). The subject line should clearly read: ‘Research and Advocacy Officer’.

Deadline: 12th April, 2016