British High Commission Education and Social Development Policy Officer Jobs in Uganda

British High Commission Education and Social Development Policy Officer Jobs in Uganda


Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

  • The Humanitarian and Human Development Team (HHDT) is focused on supporting the delivery of FCDO key priorities in humanitarian preparedness, health, girls’ education, social protection, gender and social inclusion.
  • Alongside a range of policy and influencing work the team also manage one of the largest development assistance portfolios in the mission across these areas.
  • The Policy Officer will be an integral part of the HHDT to help deliver on the broader commitments in education and social development.
  • Your work will involve engaging with internal and external contacts, analysing data/trends and producing evidence-based narrative to inform influencing strategy, key decisions and programming.

  • The job holder will be able to develop a good understanding of the whole of HMG’s offer on humanitarian, social development, education and health in Uganda.
  • There will be plentiful opportunities to engage with other stakeholders, including government, private sector, development partners and diplomatic missions.
  • Some of our work is reactive – responding to changes in the context and emerging priorities – team members are expected to be agile and prepared to adapt their focus as needed.

    In this role you will also be responsible for:

  • Researching and analysing data to inform and make recommendations to Advisers on various issues.
  • Engaging with the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders in education and social development to understand their priorities, challenges and opportunities for collaboration and reporting back to the relevant advisers.
  • Leading, developing and maintaining up to date briefing and communications materials through close collaboration with partners and with FCDO comms teams.
  • Developing and maintaining an up-to-date database of programme results through analysis of partner reports
    and programme log frames
  • Leading on organising events, special projects, High Level Visits and field missions as well as lead / coordinate the response to ad hoc commissions, PQs, and supporting briefings
  • Participating in relevant sectoral development partners / working group meetings and events
  • Supporting and complementing the technical advisor role and be prepared to provide cover as necessary.
  • Be the first point of contact and lead / coordinate the response to ad hoc commissions, parliamentary questions and supporting briefings
  • Playing an active role in the wider High Commission through a corporate contribution, for example active membership of a committee
  • Working closely with the programme team to ensure deliverables are realistic and achievable.

    Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Experience working with the Government of Uganda and an understanding of the political system and how to influence change.
  • Experience working with donors and other stakeholders to direct collective effort.
  • Excellent written and oral communication

    Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Knowledge of working in education and social development sectors.
  • Ability to develop expertise in education and social development to keep up to date with social, political and economic developments.

    For More Information and Job Application Details, See; British High Commission Education and Social Development Policy Officer Jobs in Uganda

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