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

The Program Officer for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Advocacy will report to the Advocacy technical lead. He/She is responsible for leading the strategic implementation of all activities aimed at securing institutional commitments for SEL integration within education systems across East Africa. He/she will focus on bridge-building: translating evidence from displaced contexts into compelling advocacy tools to influence policy at national (Uganda) and regional (IGAD/African Union) levels.

The ideal candidate is a blend of a researcher and a communicator capable of engaging everyone from local refugee-led organizations (RLOs), HINGOs, government institutions to Members of Parliament.

• 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.
• 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).
• egional Diplomacy; Manage strategic engagements with IGAD (regarding the Djibouti Declaration) and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
• 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.

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