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• Identification of opportunities and needs for
  EU support and initiation of new initiatives in the Climate Change sector
  in consultation with local stakeholders and development partners;
• To assist the Head of Section in the management
  of projects/programmes in the framework of the E. C. Project Management
  Cycle of Programming, Identification, Formulation, Financing,
  Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitoring of ongoing EU Climate Change
  programmes/projects in terms of adherence to agreements and work programmes,
  and to EU systems, procedures and regulations;
• Timely and quality preparation and processing
  of correspondence, Terms of References (ToRs), Tender Dossiers, Contracts,
  Payments and other documentation as required for the smooth initiation,
  implementation and closure of EU Climate Change projects and programmes;
• Liaising with Technical Assistants and National
  Project Directors of Climate Change related projects and programmes,
  provide timely and quality feedback as required and guide them on EU rules
  and procedures;
• Liaising with Government of Uganda (GoU)
  officials, other development partner agencies, the private sector and
  civil society organisations on matters concerning Climate Change, in
  particular attend, donor group meetings, steering committee meetings and
  relevant workshops, seminars and functions;
• Collecting, analysing and sharing relevant
  international and local information with regards to Climate Change in
  particular to support informed decision making of the EU Delegation and
  Rural Development Section in relation to their policies, projects and
  programmes
• To actively contribute to the preparation of
  the section’s regular reporting, including providing inputs for the annual
  report, project fiches, External Annual Management Report, Annual Management
  Plan, etc.
• To assist the Head of Section in the
  preparation of analytical notes/reports on policy and other issues related
  to Climate change in Uganda, and relevant in informing decision making
  processes.
• Performs any other tasks relevant to the activities
  of the section and Delegation as assigned by the Head of Delegation!
  Section

• The applicant should hold a university
  degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Studies or Agriculture, a Master’s
  degree in Environment/ Climate Change will be an added advantage.
• A Post graduate training in the above areas or
  closely related relevant courses will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant
  professional experience in the environment field, and specific climate
  change experience would be an asset.
• Experience in policy/project feasibility
  analysis, and use of multiple/innovative financial instruments for
  financing development projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of EU procedures would be an asset.
• Experience with project management, in
  particular with regard to the project cycle of identification,
  preparation, implementation and evaluation of projects.
• Mixed experience of international development
  agencies, private and public sectors would be an advantage, as well as
  expenence m a multicultural working environment.

• Capacity to focus on priorities, to organize
  work and to deliver timely.

• Ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Able to identify and analyse key points in verbal
  and numerical information, evaluate
  alternatives objectively and make sound, logical and well-argued
  judgments taking on board
  the impact of decisions.

• Excellent command of written and spoken
  English. Good knowledge of other EU national language (preferably French)
  will be an advantage.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Good capacity to communicate clearly,
  presenting complex matters in an understandable manner, both orally and in
  written form.
• Ability to develop and maintain an effective
  network of contacts and to communicate knowledgably and confidently with
  colleagues and external partners.
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with
  people and to build productive and cooperative working relationships.

• Ability to work under pressure and to respond
  quickly to new demands.
• Ability to perform duties with speed and
  accuracy without immediate supervision.
• Willingness to
  dedicate extra-time when and if needed and requested by the Head of Section.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team

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