Uganda: Economic Policy Advocacy Officer

ACFODE JOB ADVERT DATE: AUGUST 25, 2006
Action for Development (ACFODE), a gender advocacy development organization that seeks to promote women’s empowerment, gender equality and equity in Uganda is looking for an Economic Policy Advocacy Officer.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Economic Policy, Advocacy Officer The candidate will be responsible for conducting gender impact analysis of economic policies, gender budgeting, networking, resources mobilization and conducting action oriented research. He/She will be responsible for formulating, implementing and monitoring gender sensitive economic programmes of the organisation.

The candidate should have
- A degree in economics (preferred) and training in gender will be a pre-requisite.
- Thorough knowledge and experience of working with gender issues.
- Experience in Policy and Gender Analysis
- Demonstrated skills in Gender and Economic Policy Analysis
- Relevant experience in lobbying and advocacy
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Skills in Project proposal writing, work plans and budget preparation Other skills • A minimum of three years working experience in development related work; preferably, NGOs ( both local and international)
• Applicants must be willing to work with people of varying interests and aspirations • Be able to work under minimal supervision and should be result oriented If you have the above qualifications and personal attributes, submit your hand written application and attach a detailed C.V. and three referees to the address below within two weeks of this advertisement. Both women and men are encouraged to apply.

The Chairperson Action for Development P.O. Box 16729 Kampala, Uganda Plot 623/624, Bukoto Telephone: (041) 531812 Fax: (041) 534275 E-mail: [email][email protected] ACFODE JOB ADVERT DATE: AUGUST 25, 2006 Action for Development (ACFODE), a gender advocacy development organization that seeks to promote women’s empowerment, gender equality and equity in Uganda is looking for an Economic Policy Advocacy Officer.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Economic Policy, Advocacy Officer The candidate will be responsible for conducting gender impact analysis of economic policies, gender budgeting, networking, resources mobilization and conducting action oriented research. He/She will be responsible for formulating, implementing and monitoring gender sensitive economic programmes of the organisation.

The candidate should have
- A degree in economics (preferred) and training in gender will be a pre-requisite.
- Thorough knowledge and experience of working with gender issues.
- Experience in Policy and Gender Analysis
- Demonstrated skills in Gender and Economic Policy Analysis
- Relevant experience in lobbying and advocacy
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Skills in Project proposal writing, work plans and budget preparation Other skills • A minimum of three years working experience in development related work; preferably, NGOs ( both local and international)
• Applicants must be willing to work with people of varying interests and aspirations • Be able to work under minimal supervision and should be result oriented If you have the above qualifications and personal attributes, submit your hand written application and attach a detailed C.V. and three referees to the address below within two weeks of this advertisement. Both women and men are encouraged to apply.

The Chairperson Action for Development P.O. Box 16729 Kampala, Uganda Plot 623/624, Bukoto Telephone: (041) 531812 Fax: (041) 534275 E-mail: [email][email protected]