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Regional Communications and Advocacy Coordinator job at War Child Alliance | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
War Child International is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war, focusing on protection, education, and advocacy for children's rights in conflict zones. Established in the early 1990s, War Child has expanded its operations across 14 countries, including regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, delivering life-changing services and support in communities affected by conflicts.
The organization is recognized for its commitment to reaching children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and supporting them long after the cameras have gone. War Child fosters a work culture rooted in values of integrity, transparency, and accountability, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Job opportunities span various roles, with positions advertised on their official website, providing details on work arrangements and application procedures. Innovation is central to War Child's approach, implementing evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children's well-being, education, and self-determination. As a networked expert organization, War Child collaborates with partners to maximize its reach and impact.
The organization's core values emphasize being accountable to children, ensuring their safety and involving them in decisions that affect their lives. Corporate social responsibility is inherent in War Child's mission, as it strives to uphold the rights of children and support their recovery from the effects of armed conflict. For more information, visit their official website at www.warchild.org.uk.
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Full Time
Deadline:
7 May 2025
Job Title
Regional Communications and Advocacy Coordinator job at War Child Alliance
War Child Alliance
Job Description
Job Title: Regional Communications and Advocacy Coordinator
Organisation: War Child Alliance
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Join War Child as our Regional Communications and Advocacy Coordinator! Are you passionate about protecting the rights of children? War Child is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to coordinate advocacy and communications across our country programmes and global teams. Build the WCA brand and drive our policy agenda to make a real impact in the AfriCo region.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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How to Apply
What you will do :
Lead the development and delivery of policy advocacy initiatives to influence key decision-makers.
Collaborate with country teams and the regional technical team to ensure cohesive and effective advocacy efforts.
Work closely with the Partnerships and Business Development team to align strategies and goals.
Create and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with country priorities and War Child Alliance goals.
Produce engaging content for various platforms including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, reports, and publications.
Develop compelling communication materials to support fundraising campaigns, including donor education, case studies, and success stories.
Manage the organization’s brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and coordinate media coverage for events and campaigns.
Develop and execute social media strategies to engage followers and expand reach.
Monitor and evaluate communication initiatives to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Create advocacy strategies and action plans and conduct stakeholder mapping.
Lead emergency advocacy by developing policy messages and strategic objectives.
Build War Child’s presence and engagement with AfriCo-based advocacy networks, forums, and regional institutions.
Champion the participation of local partners in humanitarian forums to ensure advocacy initiatives are built on their priorities.
Explore advocacy research work and develop policy positions based on data and analysis from War Child’s interventions.
Organize and attend media events and advocacy initiatives.
Analyze policy changes and trends to influence War Child’s advocacy priorities and enhance credibility and impact.
Prepare reports and analysis on policy topics.
Establish relationships with key stakeholders including governments, donors, businesses, and the media.
Strengthen local actors’ advocacy and communications capacity by collaborating with country teams.
Position in the Organization:
Part of the AfriCo Regional team (Africa + Colombia) in the War Child Alliance.
Strong linkages to the Global Communications unit for brand positioning and content production.
Collaborate with the Global Advocacy unit on organization-wide initiatives.
Report to the Regional Strategic Partnerships Manager.
Shared resource for War Child Africa + Colombia Region, working across multiple countries.
Frequent travel expected.
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Relevant bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, BBA, or MBA/Masters preferred.
Education in content design and development.
At least five years of experience in marketing, advocacy, and communications in the East African Region preferred.
Skilled at advocating confidently and authoritatively with senior government and UN officials.
Experience working with local partners and civil society organizations.
Experience with child-focused organizations.
Experience in emergency contexts and thematic areas such as child protection, mental health, psychosocial support, education, and youth empowerment.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong attention to detail and passion for research.
Ability to balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning big events.
Ability to work in different contexts.
Working knowledge of Spanish/French/Arabic is desirable.
