Advocacy Advisor – Twiyubakire Programme at Q-Sourcing | kigali :Deadline : 20-08-2025

Description

Trócaire works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisions a just and peaceful world where people’s dignity is upheld, rights are respected, basic needs are met, and resources are shared equitably. It strives for a world where individuals have control over their lives, and those in power act for the common good. As the official overseas development agency of the Irish Catholic Church, Trócaire has been working in Rwanda since 1994.

The Advocacy Advisor (AA) is a pivotal role within the Twiyubakire Programme, providing technical assistance to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to develop and implement effective, evidence-based advocacy strategies aligned with government priorities and best practice methodologies, including Trócaire’s Citizen Monitoring and Advocacy (CMA) framework. Reporting to the Team Leader, the AA will actively engage with CSOs, their networks, and Government of Rwanda (GoR) stakeholders to promote constructive dialogue, influence policy, and amplify citizen voices. This position requires extensive travel to operational districts to conduct regular visits to CSO partners, ensuring hands-on support, mentorship, and collaboration to foster inclusive and impactful advocacy efforts. The AA will also actively participate in coordination and stakeholder meetings.

Please note: This position is contingent upon donor funding approval and will only be confirmed if funding is secured.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults:

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct), which outlines the expected behaviours and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives.

Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. All offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and appropriate screening (e.g., police/Garda vetting, counterterrorism and anti-trafficking). Trócaire also participates in the Inter-Agency Mis-

conduct Disclosure Scheme, and all employees will be subject to this as part of the contract of employment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Expertise and Advisory Support

• Provide technical assistance to CSOs in developing and implementing evidence-based advocacy strategies, aligning with government priorities and Trócaire’s Citizen Monitoring and Advocacy (CMA) framework.
• Guide CSOs in engaging communities to amplify citizen voices in local and national decision-making processes.
• Support CSOs to integrate thematic advocacy related to gender, climate action, civic space, and governance into their programming.
• Facilitate training and mentorship for CSOs on advocacy methodologies, including policy analysis, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote participatory approaches that enable communities to engage directly with duty-bearers and influence policy and planning processes.
• Develop tailored advocacy tools and resources to strengthen CSO capacity for effective advocacy and citizen engagement.
• Support the development and review of CSO and community-led policy briefs and submissions.
  
  
  

Coordination and Networking

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, representing the programme and Trócaire on advocacy-related topics.
• Engage with FCDO colleagues, ensuring regular updates and alignment on programme advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with CSO networks and peer agencies to share best practices and foster partnerships on advocacy initiatives.
• Engage with Trócaire’s Rwanda Localisation and Partnership Unit and the Global Hub on Partnership and Localisation(based in Nairobi) to inform and enhance advocacy activities.
• Lead an Advocacy Community of Practice among participating CSOs to promote knowledge sharing, learning, and coordinated advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate regularly with Trócaire’s global Governance and Civil Society Advisor to integrate lessons from CMA-related initiatives globally.

Reporting and MEL

• Lead the development, tracking, and annual measurement of advocacy-related indicators within the programme’s MEL framework.
• Contribute to donor reports, capturing advocacy outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Support CSOs in collecting, analysing, and using advocacy-related data to inform decision-making and programme adaptations.
• Develop tools, guidelines, and case studies to document and disseminate advocacy successes and best practices.
• Ensure advocacy learning and technical insights are shared with stakeholders, including FCDO, to guide programme improvement.
  
  
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Country Director.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Qualification

• University degree in a relevant field (minimum of Bachelor, but Master’s degree preferred).

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience working on advocacy with local and national organisations.
• In-depth knowledge of programming within a partnership model and working effectively in a partnership-based INGO.
• In-depth understanding of the civil society landscape within Rwanda, including networks and advocacy issues.

Skills

• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for sustainable development and locally led advocacy initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing advocacy needs and priorities and developing advocacy strategies.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Capable of working autonomously while fostering collaboration and contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills to build trust and rapport with di- verse stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation skills and experience in delivering tailored advocacy activities.
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders, including civil society actors, local authorities, donors, and others.
• Flexible and responsive to changing contexts and partner needs, ensuring alignment with programme goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Qualities

• Understanding of, and empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development.

Other

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding programme participants and upholding ethical principles.