Project /Lobby & Advocacy Manager job at Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) | Apply Now

Define program objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with the FORT project goals and objectives.

Take an administrative role of the FORT Project team to ensure efficient and effective implementation of project activities in line with the project goal and objectives.

Take close supervision, mentorship and technical backstopping of the project team to ensure timely implementation and reporting.

Conduct program reviews, lessons learned sessions, and post-implementation assessments to capture insights and best practices.

Track program metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Monitoring and evaluation of staff performance against the set standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards throughout the program lifecycle.

Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the project team and across the organization.

Develop and maintain a calendar of key advocacy activities, meetings ensuring alignment with UCA’s overarching strategy.

Develop tailored capacity-building programs to strengthen the advocacy and operational capabilities of member organisations.

Organise and provide logistical support for in-person and virtual events, including training sessions, capacity-building webinars, and meetings.

Facilitate communication, interaction, and information sharing between implementing partners, other partners and stakeholders.

Attend and represent UCA in various local, regional and global advocacy platforms and forums.

Facilitate, coordinate, develop, implement and track advocacy strategies, plans and activities.

Formulate and deliver a clear and effective advocacy and lobbying program and activities including the development and dissemination of advocacy and lobbying change stories and messages.

Conduct an analysis and report on the changes and impact of the advocacy and lobbying work and messaging.

Initiating and supporting the development of advocacy materials to achieve the Break Free Program’s common advocacy goals and intended outcomes.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports to document progress, achievements, and lessons learnt as required by the donor.

Provide clarity on annual advocacy progress, identifying key milestones and advancing project and UCA’s strategic goals.

Build the advocacy capacity (knowledge and skills) of partners to effectively advocate at local, national, regional and global level.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.