Project: TOGETHER – Uniting Towards Gender Equality for the Enjoyment of Women’s and Girls’ Total Health and Rights

Reports to: Project Manager – TOGETHER Project

Location: Based in Kitgum, with frequent travel to Agago, Lamwo, and Pader districts

Project Background:

The TOGETHER Project is a six-year, multi-country health initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and ADRA Canada, implemented in Uganda by ADRA Uganda in the districts of Agago, Kitgum, Lamwo, and Pader. Running from September 2021 to August 2027, the project seeks to increase the enjoyment of health-related rights by marginalized adolescent girls, women, and children under five. Core areas include sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) response, nutrition, inclusive health systems, and community-driven advocacy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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  • Lead the development and regular revision of the TOGETHER Project’s Advocacy Policy, strategies, and action plans in alignment with project goals.
  
  
  • Coordinate advocacy engagements with district- and national-level duty bearers, targeting policy revision and implementation for inclusive adolescent-friendly SRHR and SGBV services.
  
  
  • Conduct mobilization and sensitization sessions with community leaders, opinion leaders, religious leaders, and government officials to support actions against unintended pregnancies and SGBV.
  
  
  • Facilitate training, refresher sessions, and mentorship for grassroots women’s organizations (focused on adolescent girls’ and women’s health and rights) in advocacy, organizational development, and strategic planning.
  
  
  • Provide technical and/or financial support to grassroots organizations to conduct localized advocacy campaigns on SRHR, SGBV, and broader women’s health rights issues, including challenging harmful gender norms.
  
  
  • Establish, support, and nurture networks of grassroots women’s organizations and advocacy groups to create a consolidated voice and coordinated action around health and rights.
  
  
  • Write and publish advocacy articles, success stories, and case studies in ADRA newsletters, reports, and external platforms including websites and media.
  
  
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with media, development partners, and advocacy networks at local and national levels.
  
  
  • In collaboration with funders, assess the advocacy capacity of ADRA Uganda staff and local partners, and lead corresponding capacity-building initiatives.
  
  
  • Support the integration of the Rights-Based Approach (RBA) across project components and train staff, CBOs, and local leaders on advocacy tools and frameworks.
  
  
  • Track implementation of community-driven advocacy plans and assess their impact at grassroots and policy levels.
  
  
  • Represent ADRA Uganda at advocacy forums, sector working groups, and campaign events as assigned.
  
  
  • Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports on advocacy and public relations activities, including progress on SRHR, SGBV, and gender equality-related campaigns.
  
  
  • Contribute to project reports by documenting advocacy achievements, challenges, and lessons learned for inclusion in donor and stakeholder reporting.
  
  
  
  

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

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  • A Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  
  
  • A postgraduate diploma or Master’s in Public Policy, Human Rights, or Gender Studies is an added advantage.
  
  
  • At least 3 years of experience in advocacy, rights-based development, media relations, or communication for social change.
  
  
  • Proven experience supporting grassroots advocacy, coalition-building, and civil society strengthening.
  
  
  • Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders, including local governments, CSOs, and community leaders.
  
  
  • Strong capacity-building skills, including experience facilitating training for CBOs and community groups.
  
  
  • Excellent writing, documentation, and storytelling abilities.
  
  
  • Proficient in media engagement, digital communication, and public speaking.
  
  
  • Fluency in English and good working knowledge of Acholi or other local languages is an asset.
  
  
  • Willingness to travel regularly to rural project locations and work in dynamic cultural contexts.
  
  
  • High level of integrity, humility, and alignment with ADRA Uganda’s Christian values and commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and gender equality.
  
  
  
  

We welcome applications from individuals passionate about grassroots empowerment, gender equality, and transformative advocacy.

NB: Deadline for Application: 25^th July 2025

How to Apply:

All qualified applicants should submit the following:

· Application letter

· Updated CV

· Copies of academic documents

· Recommendation letter from a religious leader

· Recommendation letter from previous employers Send to: recruitment@adrauganda.org

Email Subject Line: “Application – Advocacy and Public Relations Officer – TOGETHER Project”