Program Officer , Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Advocacy (Nationals Only)

Minimum qualifications & experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Law, International Relations, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or a related field. Any other post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
  

• At least 3–5 years of experience in policy advocacy or education programming, specifically within the East African context.
  

• Proven track record of working with Refugees/IDPs and understanding displacement related education challenges.
  

• Experience engaging with government bodies (MoES, NCDC) and regional bodies (IGAD, AU).
  

1. Evidence Generation and Research.

· Lead Comprehensive Research; Design and execute evidence-based analysis of SEL approaches, identifying gaps and impacts within displacement contexts.

· Stakeholder Consultation; Facilitate data collection and interviews with diverse groups, including church leaders, RLOs, children, teachers, and district local governments with regard to understanding and integration of SEL at different levels.

· Documentation; Analyze SEL evidence from LWF and member church programs to identify "what works" in the field.

2. Advocacy and Communication.

· Tool Development; Transform research findings into policy briefs, spot messages, success stories, and IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials.

· Campaign Management; Lead social media campaigns and coordinate TV/Radio appearances to raise the profile of SEL.

· High-Level Lobbying; Organize and lead national policy dialogues with legislators, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), and the National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC).

3. Capacity Building and Visibility.

· Training Facilitation; Conduct capacity-building workshops for a wide array of stakeholders, including the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU), PTA members, and Parliamentary Forums.

· Event Coordination; Organize inception meetings, webinars, and side events at major summits (e.g., AU Summit).

· Commemorations; Lead activities for International SEL Day (March 3rd) to drive policy momentum.