Advocacy Officer

About the role

The Advocacy Officer will lead and support YIGA’s advocacy and youth engagement efforts, working closely with young people, youth structures, local government leaders and project partners. The role focuses on helping youth raise their priorities, use evidence to influence decision‑making and advocate for improved public services and youth‑responsive governance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day implementation of YIGA’s advocacy activities, develop action plans and track commitments.
• Gather, analyse and package evidence on public service delivery, translating it into briefs, policy recommendations and other influencing materials.
• Train, mentor and support Youth Accountability Advocates and Youth Councillors on advocacy, accountability and engagement with decision‑makers.
• Facilitate youth‑led advocacy sessions, community barazas and Youth Leader Connect meetings, and coach youth representatives on presenting evidence.
• Establish and maintain relationships with district governments, elected leaders, civil society and youth organisations, organising stakeholder meetings and follow‑up.
• Support Restless Development Uganda’s wider advocacy, communications and visibility efforts, providing evidence and learning from YIGA.