The Project Officer will lead and oversee the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) project in the Kamwenge, Pader, Adjumani, and Kampala Districts. He/she will have the responsibility for delivering a coordinated and integrated advocacy intervention and reinforcing impact on the ground by bringing priorities from the grassroots into the LWF’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), through a Rights-Based Approach. The position will ensure that the voice of the rights-holders voice and engagement in local, national, regional, and international human rights spaces is amplified, particularly those touching on issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and the host local community.The Project Officer will ensure strong coordination with the Partners, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Coalitions, and NGOs. In this role, the Project Officer will be responsible for supporting UPR project implementation, ensuring quality and results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contribute to the conceptualization of the human rights advocacy projects with a special focus on the UPR Project design and implementation process in a manner that is consistent with the LWF/DWS Uganda Program Strategy.
• Establish new and/or strengthen existing strategic coalitions/alliances/networks at the local level and national levels by developing a wider partner engagement strategy with LWF.
• Additionally, ensure that strong relationships are held as paramount and actively nurtured so that the right holders, partners, and organizational staff are engaged.
• Effective and accurate management of project activities, including preparation of logistic and procurement actions necessary to the implementation of the activities, monitoring, and evaluation;
• Ensure quality implementation and facilitate knowledge-building and learning sessions among relevant staff, partners, and stakeholders on human rights advocacy.
• Prepare project work plan, and M&E plans (in liaison with PMER) and submit quality and timely reports (internal and external).
• Actively participate in coordination meetings, cluster, working group/coalitions/network meetings, and share the project update with concerned stakeholders.
• Organizing national-level UPR advocacy meetings and being responsible for the overall implementation and reporting of the UPR project.
• Ensure effective project financial resources management, efficient procurement, and logistical services at the Kampala level.
• Support in the review and implementation of the advocacy strategy for the Uganda Country Programme.
• Support planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team.
• Ensure that project-related internal reporting requirements are met and that reports are of high quality and are submitted on time.
• Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation.
• Represent LWF at the national level platforms, working groups and donors, UN agencies, government officials, national civil society, and NGOs.
• Also be responsible for fundraising and proposal writing for advocacy initiatives and ensure timely reporting to donors.
• Perform other duties reasonably assigned by the line supervisor.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Experience in influencing and advocacy work including lobbying, policy development, and information provision in humanitarian issues.
• Experience in networking and coordination, planning and implementing advocacy activities and events that drive influence and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent skills in advocating towards government officials and understanding UN and donor operations at the country level, including UN human rights reporting mechanisms.
• Superior communication and writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate for the general population and policymakers.
• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of the internet and email, and legal research.
• Proven experience in Project Management within the humanitarian sector.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and documentation experience with humanitarian programs.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work independently with critical analytical skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• The ideal applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Human Rights with a specialty in Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms, or a related field. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience of a minimum of 5 years working within a humanitarian and development program using the rights-based approaches.
• Experience gained with an international NGO will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in UN and/or AU human rights instruments- UPR and Treaty Bodies.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working to influence human rights laws, policies, and institutions, preferably with NGOs, intergovernmental organizations, or governments.