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• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of the project
• Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the
  approved work-plan;
• Drafting terms of references and work specifications and overseeing
  all contractors’ work;
• Monitor events as determined in the project monitoring schedule
  plan, and update the plan as required;
• Manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP,
  through advance of funds,  direct
  payments, or reimbursement using the FACE (Fund Authorisation and
  Certificate of
• Expenditures);
• Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and
  reliability of financial reports;
• Be responsible for preparing and submitting financial reports to
  UNDP on a quarterly basis through the Director Finance of NEMA;
• Manage and monitor the project risks initially identified and submit
  new risks to the project board  for
  consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the
  status of these risks by  maintaining
  the project risks log;
• Coordinate with UNDP and project partners to prepare mandatory
  reports that are part of the process of monitoring, evaluation and project
  budget in accordance with the requirements of (the) donor (s) specified in
  (the ) project document and / or when they are asked.
• Capture lessons learnt during project implementation – a lessons
  learnt log can be used in this regard
• Perform regular progress reporting to NEMA for presentation to the
  project board as required
• Prepare the annual performance review report (APR)/Project
  implementation report (PIR), and submit the report to the project board
  and the outcome group;
• Prepare the annual work plan and quarterly plans for each year in
  accordance with UNDP guidelines,
• Update the Atlas Project Management module if external access is
  made available.
• Supervise the Project Finance and Administrative Assistant to ensure
  timely delivery financial reports required by UNDP
• Liaise with project focal persons in each district and Kidepo
  Conservation Area on implementation  of landscape level activities
• Liaise with relevant Government agency and donors/NGO’s on behalf of
  NEMA;
• Link with other GEF project Managers for purposes of sharing lessons
  learnt and good practices from implementing the project.

• The applicant should hold a Masters degree in any of the
  following disciplines: Forestry, Wildlife management, Environmental Science and/or other related
  fields. Any other additional relevant qualifications are an added
  advantage.
• At least a minimum of ten (10) years working experience  in wildlife / forestry / biodiversity
  conservation and management in Uganda .Five (5) of which should be in
  Project/Programme Management.
• Working knowledge and experience with Government of Uganda Agencies
  is desirable
• Good understanding of GEF and UNDP finance and administrative
  procedures will be an added advantage
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder develop Management projects
  
• Ability to administer budgets, supervise staff at all levels and
  interact with local stakeholders and Government officials
• Strong drafting, editing, reporting and presentation skills
• Proficiency in use of computer applications and packages (Excel and
  word among others)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrates / Safeguards Ethics and Integrity
• Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Acts as a team player and facilitates team work
• Facilitates and encourages open communication in the team,
  communicates effectively;
• Shares knowledge and encourages the learning of others.

• Applicants who will not have heard from us December 15, 2013 should
  consider their applications unsuccessful.
• NEMA is an equal opportunity employer.

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