Regional Policy & Advocacy Advisor for PlayMatters

About the role

The Regional Policy and Advocacy Advisor will support the PlayMatters (PM) Phase 3 education initiative in Uganda. PM aims to improve well‑being and holistic learning outcomes for children aged 3‑12 + in crisis‑affected settings by strengthening education systems through active, play‑based teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Lead creative efforts to raise awareness of developmental needs of children in refugee‑hosting and post‑crisis zones.
• Support the design and implementation of policy and advocacy strategies that promote Learning through Play (LtP) within national and local education systems.
• Collaborate with government bodies, community‑based organisations, civil society and private‑sector partners to increase system capacity, coordination and uptake of LtP.
• Contribute to cross‑cutting programming focused on systems strengthening and accountability to affected persons.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with at least five years of relevant experience (minimum 60 months).
• Proven background in policy development, advocacy, and humanitarian or education contexts.
• Experience working in crisis‑affected environments and with refugee‑hosting communities.
• Strong understanding of education systems and play‑based learning methodologies.

Required skills