Technical Advisor VAW Practice

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Raising Voices

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Finance, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 13/11/2026
  • Location: Uganda
GBV / VAWG
Role Overview
In collaboration with the VAW Prevention Coordinator, the Technical Advisor will provide strategic support and leadership to VAW Prevention Practice. The Technical Advisor will lead and support effective planning and implementation of the day-to-day VAW Practice program, support program learning initiatives and effective technical assistance (TA) partnerships. The TA will also provide dynamic and feminist informed support to the VAW Prevention Practice team.

Competencies
Essential Knowledge
  • In depth Knowledge on women’s rights issues and feminist analysis of VAW.
  • Understanding of SASA! Together and other effective VAW Prevention approaches and the current state of the field.
  • Understanding of dynamic approaches to technical support provision.
  • Familiarity with various learning methods and ways of knowledge generation.
  • Understanding of program management and working knowledge of finance and accounting.

Essential Skills
  • Ability to provide technical assistance, coaching and mentoring, adapting to needs and levels.
  • Ability to develop dynamic and influential relationships with teams and partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams.
  • Exhibits high levels of professionalism, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to make timely decisions.
  • Keen appreciation of quality and standards with ability to take responsibility for delivering results.
  • Proficiency in French language is an added advantage.

Others
Education
  • Minimum – BA Degree in development, social work, gender, human rights fields, or any other related area.
  • MA is an added advantage.

Essential Experience
  • At least 9 years working with an NGO and substantive experience in VAW Prevention.
  • Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.

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