.png)
Share this Job
Project / Lobby & Advocacy Manager job at Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd | Apply Now
Are you looking for Project / Lobby & Advocacy Manager jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project / Lobby & Advocacy Manager job at Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Established in 1961, Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) is the apex body for all registered cooperative societies in Uganda. UCA's mandate includes advising the Government on cooperative-related policies, representing cooperatives, resolving disputes, building capacity, and mobilizing resources for cooperative growth and rural transformation. UCA’s vision is to be a strong and vibrant umbrella organization of prosperous cooperatives with empowered members, and its mission is to provide high-quality support services to cooperatives and their members sustainably.
Job Title
Project / Lobby & Advocacy Manager job at Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd
Uganda Cooperative Alliance Ltd
Job Description
The Project / Lobby & Advocacy Manager will lead the FORT project team across five regions: Lango, Busoga, Elgon, Western, and Southwestern Uganda. The manager will supervise project implementation, ensure alignment with objectives, coordinate advocacy activities, and build the capacity of member organizations to influence change at local, national, and international levels. The role includes program planning, monitoring and evaluation, coalition-building, and stakeholder engagement, as well as preparing and submitting regular progress reports.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Define program objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with FORT project goals.
Administer and supervise the FORT project team, ensuring effective implementation and timely reporting.
Monitor staff performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Develop and track key advocacy strategies and maintain a calendar of activities.
Build the advocacy and operational capacity of member organizations.
Organize and support events (virtual and in-person), webinars, and meetings.
Represent UCA in local, regional, and global advocacy platforms.
Develop and disseminate advocacy materials, messages, and change stories.
Track the progress and impact of advocacy work and contribute to strategy development.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business & Development Studies, Project Planning and Management, Marketing, or related field.
Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage.
Postgraduate qualifications in Lobby & Advocacy, Cooperatives, Project Planning, M&E, or HRM are desirable.
Membership in a professional body is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years in a senior management role in a reputable organization.
Strong decision-making, stakeholder management, and networking skills.
Comprehensive understanding of lobby and advocacy in farmer organizations and cooperatives.
Experience in project proposal writing and management.
Familiarity with the cooperative, public, and private sectors.
Strong multitasking, time-management, communication, and reporting skills.
Computer proficiency, including website and social media management.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.
Related Jobs
.png)
.png)
