The objective of the Role:
The Project Coordinator (Partnerships and Communications) will focus on building and managing
strategic relationships with key stakeholders, coordinating advocacy campaigns, and leading
communication efforts to amplify the platform’s voice and impact at both national and global levels.
Scope of Work:
1. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with national and international partners, including donors, government agencies, UN bodies, INGOs, and WROs.
- Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities to strengthen the platform’s advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.
- Coordinate the platform’s participation in key national and international forums, ensuring
alignment with project goals.
2. Communications and Advocacy
- Develop and implement a communications strategy to highlight the platform’s achievements, advocacy goals, and impact.
- Create content for various audiences, including policy briefs, press releases, reports, and social media campaigns.
- Oversee the design and dissemination of advocacy materials, ensuring consistency with the FHN’s feminist principles.
- Support platform members in amplifying their voices and advocacy priorities through training
and mentorship in communication skills.
3. Media Engagement and Public Relations
Serve as the platform’s primary media contact, ensuring positive and accurate representation
Build relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencer MBiRN PEMPOWERMENT activities and advocacy goals.
Monitor media coverage and manage responses to ensure alignment with the platform’s
messaging.
4. Capacity Building and Support
- Provide training and guidance to platform members on effective communication and
advocacy strategies. - Support platform members in building their capacity to engage with stakeholders and
advocate for change.
5. Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting
- Track and document the platform’s advocacy and communication efforts, capturing successes and lessons learned.
- Compile periodic communication and partnership progress reports for internal and donor audiences.
- Contribute to the development of the platform’s final research report by providing relevant communication and advocacy insights.
6. Resource mobilization
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential donors worldwide based on geographic and thematic interest and assess the feasibility of securing multiyear and thematic funding.
- Map donors’ strategic areas of interest and explore opportunities for partnerships with emerging donors in coordination with the FHN global Resource Management Lead.
- Develop a plan to engage new donors (traditional and non-traditional).
- Develop objectives for fundraising, methods, strategies, and focus (bilateral, private sector, public funding, foundations).
- Recommend strategies to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and engagement with key donors.
- Draft master fundraising proposals) aligned with the new Strategy.
- Develop a series of fundraising materials (print and digital) to secure funding/raise the profile of CEPADWN, including website content.
Deliverables:
- Partnerships Established: Strong relationships built with key stakeholders, resulting in collaborative advocacy and resource mobilization.
- Communications Strategy Implemented: Effective communication materials and campaigns produced and disseminated.
- Advocacy Impact: Documented influence of platform messages on national and global humanitarian policies and practices.
- Capacity Building: Enhanced communication and advocacy skills among platform members.
- Documentation: Comprehensive communication and advocacy reports are shared with stakeholders and donors.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, International Development, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in communications, partnerships, or advocacy roles, preferably within the humanitarian or development sectors.
- Proven track record in managing media relations and producing high-quality communication materials.
- Experience working with feminist or women’s rights organizations is an advantage.
- Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagemement
- Knowledge of feminist principles and gender-sensitive communication approaches.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
Key Relationships:
- Internal: National Platform Coordinator, CEPAD-WN leadership, platform members.
- External: FHN Secretariat, donors, media outlets, government representatives, and international advocacy networks.
Reporting Requirements:
The Project Coordinator (Partnerships and Communications) will provide:
- Monthly Updates: On partnerships and communication activities.
- Quarterly Reports: Summarizing advocacy campaigns, media engagement, and stakeholder feedback.
- End-of-Project Report: Detailed summary of partnerships and communication efforts, including recommendations for sustainability.
HOW TO APPLY
CEPAD-WN is an equal opportunity and inclusive organization, with equitable treatment to all applicants without Discrimination whatsoever.
Individuals that meet the above requirements can send a motivational letter, CV and copy of academic documents as ONE PDF ATTACHMENT to [email protected] indicating clearly on the email subject the position of interest (application) or hand deliver to the head office (NACWOLA premise, Abirici Cell, Onzivu Ward, Ayivu East Division P.o. Box 340358, Arua, Uganda.)
The Deadline for all applications is 13/DECEMBER/2024 at 17 hours EAT.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
