Organization: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Project Name: Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda
Funding Source: European Union (EU)
Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About WWF:
WWF is one of the world’s largest independent and experienced Conservation organizations operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF UCO implements a number of national programmes promoting environment conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
About RMNP Project:
WWF UCO with funding from the European Union is implementing the “Sustainable Financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project Uganda” a project aimed at promoting sustainable conservation financing within the Rwenzori Landscape. The Project will be implemented in partnership with the mandated Government Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, the private sector and communities within the Rwenzori Landscape.
Job Summary: The PES Officer will be mainly responsible for oversight and facilitation of catchment management activities carried out by local governments, CBOs, local communities and project partners. The PES Officer will support the Project Manager, to efficiently and effectively implement the sustainable financing of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP) Project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work in liaison with the Finance and Administration Officer and the Project Manager to prepare annual budgets and workplans for the Project as necessary;
- Assist the Project Manager to prepare reports and drafting technical documents when requested;
- Organise field coordination meetings (chaired and minutes prepared) and other occasional meetings with the community, CBOs etc., as required by Project Manager;
- Work closely with other project staff and stakeholders to develop Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) training modules where necessary and utilize materials developed globally to build the capacity of key stakeholders within the government, PA authorities, local communities, and corporate sector companies;
- Assist the Project Manager working with the companies and local communities to ensure PES mechanisms support community-led initiatives to reduce poverty and increase household income and income for the conservation of RMNP;
- Carry out the measurement and the assessment of watershed service in the Rwenzori to determine the watershed marketable value;
- Conduct together with the Local Government staff and the local community monitoring of ecosystem services in order to ensure that PES outcomes are being achieved;
- Assist the Project Manager to design protocols for collaborative management and protection of ecosystems for environmental services as well as protocols for administration of funding generated through PES based on field experience;
- Engage with the local government, and local communities to develop PES agreements between the stakeholders in the project sites;
- Significantly contribute to policy and legislative reviews for PES inclusion in Ugandan policy and legislative frameworks;
- Ensure key issues and lessons learned are documented shared between partners;
- Ensure that WWF policies and guidelines are followed within the implementation of the Project;
- Reports and written outputs from the project in line with donor (EU and FGEF) and WWF requirements prepared and submitted on a timely basis;
- Perform any other duties as required and directed by the immediate supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold a relevant degree in Sustainable Development, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Geography or other relevant field.
- Possession of a relevant post-graduate qualification is an added advantage
- Past experience implementing conservation projects in the field;
- A minimum of four years’ experience of working on PES/environmental issues;
- Past exposure and experience in working within a small team as a considerate team player;
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of ecosystem services;
- Possess a good technical background and understanding of ecosystem services ;
- Prior experience working with local government and the communities in varied cultures.
- Good familiarity working with National and local stakeholders (National Forest Authority, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Environment Management Authority, Uganda Tourism Board as well as The Ministry of Water and Environment).
- Possess the ability to develop and deliver conservation work in the field which link to payment for ecosystem services;
- Proven GIS Skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with local governments, local NGOs, and community groups;
- Ability to communicate publicly (written and oral) and with a wide range of audiences, particularly the local communities
- Ability to convey the work of WWF with confidence and credibility;
- Good team player with the ability to also work well under own initiative;
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively;
- Competency with standard word processing and spreadsheet programmes;
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
- Ability to speak Runyakitara
- Ability to deal with challenges in a positive way;
- Strong and effective communicator;
- Builds positive personal and organizational relationships.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and academic transcripts to the People Development Manager, WWF Uganda, at [email protected].
Physical Office: WWF Uganda Country Office, Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo P.O. Box 33513, Kampala – Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 20th June 2014
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