Policy research & Advocacy Coordinator EADEN

Eastern Archdiocesan Development Network (EADEN) is a capacity building organization founded by the Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo, the Diocese of Jinja and community representatives in the geographical coverage of the Ecclesiastical province of Tororo. The organization aims at reducing poverty among marginalized subsistence farmers by increasing their capacity to overcome social economic development challenges that include health, food security and incomes. The organization currently works in partnership with Caritas Denmark, to empower communities in Eastern Uganda move from the state of subsistence individual farming, to organized groups/ associations that are able to engage in specialized production alongside influencing policy change for increased sustainable production and market access. EADEN is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions:
Job title: Policy research & Advocacy
Coordinator (1 position)
Job status: Full time
Location: Mbale
Reports to: Executive Director

Purpose: Coordinate evidence-based research, policy analysis and advocacy function to influence positive policy change in smallholder agricultural development, complex and multiple land tenure systems, environmental laws, climate change risks mitigation and adaptation measures, financing of the agricultural sector, quantity and terms of agricultural credit, agricultural extension services, agricultural marketing infrastructures and value chain development as well as issues of governance, poverty, rights and justice in society.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Set the strategic policy research agenda in line with the strategic plan priorities
• Develop EADEN Advocacy strategy and coordinate its implementation
• Work out and interpret policy papers, research including dissemination of key findings/ implications to relevant stakeholders
• Lead the generation of evidence-based policy impact data
• Develop and disseminate policy positions
• Coordinate / participate in strategic alliances over policy issues
• Build staff professional capacity to engage in policy analysis and advocacy at all levels.
• Mainstream and integrate Policy and Advocacy in all Programme activities.
• Form strategic alliances with civil society organizations and development partners in the organization’s operational area to influence policy change.
• Develop and strengthen collaboration with government at the local level to put forward advocacy issues for redress.
Requirement:

Minimum Qualifications
• Degree in Social sciences, development studies or agriculture
• 3 years working experience in research, policy analysis and advocacy
• 2 years management experience
• 3 years experience in managing donor funded projects
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel and Outlook
Skills and Attributes
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural society/community
• Good attitude towards community work
• Concern for standards alongside problem solving, Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking. Results orientation, Concern for impact
• Relationship building, planning & organisation. Management/administrative, interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate policy and practice

Added Advantage

Experience in fundraising and donor reporting
Training and experience in project planning and management
Experience in research and advocacy in livelihood
Training and experience in Rights Based Programming

Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications letters with C.V and names of the three professional referees, a cover letter and copies of relevant academic documents not later than 21st November 2011. Applications should be sent to the address below; The Executive Director, EADEN,

P. O. Box 337, Iganga.

They should be hand delivered to EADEN Head office, Iganga Municipal council off Kaliro road plot 24 Lubas road, or sent by email to eadenuganda@gmail.com