Policy Officer

Background

A small international non-profit organisation with a big impact, Child’s i plays a critical role in a global movement to ensure that every child grows up in a family not an orphanage.

Working in Uganda, we are developing a roadmap for sustainable alternatives to orphanages: truly social services run by and for communities to strengthen families. We believe this model can be taken across global borders to help all children grow up in a safe, loving family.

Child’s i Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Policy Officer to join our team. As a Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in documenting practices to develop policy briefs, thereby contributing to evidence-based care reform initiatives in Uganda. Additionally, you will act as the main liaison officer for documentation with partner organizations and potential partners working in social protection within Uganda and globally. Working closely with the project managers, the MEAL department, Head of Programmes, CEO, and Hope and Homes for Children, you will collaborate to finalize a roadmap that explains how care reform can be achieved in the Ugandan context.

Job Title : Policy Officer

Location: Head Office

Department: MEAL

Reports to: MEAL Manager

Direct reports: None

KEY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Documenting Practice and Developing Policy Briefs

• Conduct thorough research and document practices related to alternative care, child welfare, and related fields.
• Analyze and synthesize research findings to create comprehensive policy briefs that support evidence-based care reform in Uganda.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure accuracy and relevance of policy briefs.

2. Liaison Officer for Documentation

• Serve as the main point of contact and liaison officer for documentation-related matters with partner organizations and potential partners.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations in the field of social protection both in Uganda and globally.
• Coordinate information sharing and collaborative efforts with partner organizations to advance the documentation agenda.

3. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Work closely with the project managers, the MEAL department, Head of Programmes, CEO, and Hope and Homes for Children to finalize a roadmap that explains how care reform can be achieved in the Ugandan context.
• Contribute to the development of the roadmap by providing well-documented research, analysis, and policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with the advocacy team to contribute to evidence-based advocacy efforts by providing well-documented and researched materials.
• Participate in internal meetings, workshops, and conferences to share knowledge and insights gained from policy research and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public policy, international development).
• Proven experience in policy research, development, and analysis within the field of child welfare, social protection, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of care reform initiatives, alternative care models, and child protection policies.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report writing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software for research and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Child’s i Foundation.