Closing Date: Monday, 27 July 2009
Isis-Women's International Cross-Cultural Exchange
Isis-WICCE is an international women's human rights organization located in Kampala, Uganda. promote justice and empowerment through documenting women’s human rights violations in conflict situations. Isis-WICCE operates primarily in Africa but its reach extends throughout South East Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America where women have been traumatized by wars.
Closing date: 27 Jul 2009
Location: Uganda - Kampala
As an advocacy officer, the successful candidate will promote and market Isis-WICCE’s program and services to different target audiences. In particular, the person will plan, develop and manage Isis-WICCE’s advocacy program working with senior staff to advance women’s human rights in conflict-ridden countries in Africa and internationally. The advocacy officer will also monitor developments in the area of women, peace and security and determine strategic areas for Isis-WICCE’s involvement.
The advocacy officer will draw on their experience to develop key messages, produce/edit compelling news releases, backgrounders and information kits to promote the organization’s work through media outlets and international organizations. The successful candidate will also train senior program staff on how to use advocacy tools and package information for dissemination at key conferences, meetings and in other networking arenas. The advocacy officer will work closely the program staff and perform any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.
Requirements:
- A Masters degree in human rights, gender, development, communications, journalism, or other related fields.
- 3-5 years of related advocacy work, preferably in an international organization.
- Experience in managing a multi-faceted advocacy and communications program
- Strong skills using ICTs, Web 2.0, social media and other online engagement tools for advocacy.
- Experience working at different policy levels (national, regional and international).
- Awareness of all current and relevant policy contexts that apply to Isis-WICCE’s work.
- Strong skills in developing and packaging information for key target audiences.
- Strong networking skills with government bodies, civil society organizations, the international community and the media.
- An understanding of international frameworks (UNSCR 1325, UNSCR 1820, CEDAW, Beijing + 10)
- Strong media contacts and a demonstrated ability to write compelling news stories.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as required.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Isis-WICCE at program@isis.or.ug