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About Rural Eco-Resilience Advocacy (READ)

Rural Eco-Resilience Advocacy (READ) is a Community-Based Organization dedicated to strengthening climate resilience, advancing sustainable ecosystems, promoting climate-smart agriculture, empowering youth and women, and fostering inclusive governance in rural communities. READ works at the intersection of environmental sustainability, community empowerment, policy engagement, and disaster risk reduction to promote resilient livelihoods and equitable development.

READ supports initiatives such as training in sustainable farming methods, environmental conservation, and fostering community-led innovations. READ emphasizes sustainability, community empowerment, gender inclusion, and environmental stewardship as its core values. By collaborating with various stakeholders, READ aims to build long-term resilience and improve livelihoods in rural areas.


Position Summary

READ seeks a passionate, highly skilled Legal & Policy Advisor to lead our policy analysis, advocacy engagement, legal compliance, and strategic governance advisory. The advisor will play a key role in shaping our policy positions, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening institutional governance, and advancing evidence-based advocacy that influences climate, environmental, and rural development policies at district, national, and regional levels.

This is a full-time on-site position located in Abim, for the role of Legal Policy Advisor.


Key Responsibilities

1 Legal Advisory and Compliance

  • Provide legal guidance to READ on governance, contracts, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure alignment with national laws governing NGOs/CBOs, environment, land use, agriculture, energy, and community rights.
  • Draft, review, and interpret MoUs, agreements, policy documents, and organizational by-laws.
  • Support risk assessment, institutional policy development, and internal legal safeguarding.

2 Policy Analysis and Advocacy

  • Lead policy research and analysis on climate change, agroecology, environment, disaster risk reduction, and community resilience.
  • Develop policy briefs, advocacy statements, and position papers aligned with READ’s mandate.
  • Track emerging bills, regulations, and government directives affecting rural communities and ecosystems.
  • Coordinate policy dialogues with government institutions, CSOs, private sector, and multilateral partners.

3 Governance and Institutional Strengthening

  • Strengthen READ’s governance frameworks and internal policies to align with national and international standards.
  • Train staff and community partners on policy frameworks, rights-based approaches, and advocacy strategies.
  • Advise on compliance with donor requirements and due-diligence processes.

4 Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

  • Represent READ in policy forums, coalitions, government consultations, and technical working groups.
  • Build strategic partnerships with ministries (MWE, MAAIF, NEMA, OPM), local governments, think tanks, legal networks, and development partners.


Required Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice required.
  • Advocate of the High Court of Uganda (added advantage).
  • Minimum 3–5 years experience in legal advisory, policy analysis, environmental governance, or development-related legal work.
  • Strong knowledge of policies related to climate change, land, natural resource management, agriculture, energy, DRR, community rights, and public administration.
  • Proven experience drafting legal documents, policy briefs, MoUs, and institutional frameworks.
  • Experience working with NGOs, government institutions, or policy advocacy networks is highly desirable.


Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and legal drafting skills
  • Excellent understanding of public policy and regulatory systems in Uganda
  • Advocacy, negotiation, and high-level communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex laws into community-friendly guidance
  • Integrity, discretion, and commitment to transparency
  • Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong interest in climate resilience, environmental governance, and community rights


What READ Offers

  • Opportunity to shape community-centered climate and policy interventions
  • A collaborative and mission-driven working environment
  • Professional growth through national and regional policy engagement
  • Flexible working arrangements (onsite + remote)
  • Competitive remuneration based on qualifications


How to Apply

Submit a Cover letter, CV, and two(2) samples of previous legal or policy work (policy briefs, memos, legal documents, etc.) to:

? Email: ongomrobert256@gmail.com

? Deadline: January 08, 2026

? Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.