Organization: Fauna & Flora International (FFI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About FFI:
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is an international non-governmental conservation organization with its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It works in more than 42 countries including Uganda, where it has a country office. Its Vision is “a sustainable future for the planet, where biodiversity is effectively conserved by the people who live closest to it, supported by the global community”, its Mission is “to act to conserve threatened species & ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science & take into account human needs.”
Job Summary: The Programme Manager will be responsible for supporting the implementation of FFI’s Ugandan Programme in consultation with conservation partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer overall technical support to the on-going projects being implemented in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority ‘(UWA), the United Organisation of Batwa Development in Uganda (UOBDU), the Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC) and District Local Authorities of Rakai, Kisoro, Kabale and Kanungu.
- Technically support conservation partners in Uganda in their efforts to improve biodiversity conservation effectiveness through development of guidelines and policies based on lessons learned from implementa¬tion of approaches that take into account human needs, such as the cultural values and conservation approach.
- Work in accordance with the Africa Programme Strategy and FFI’s Business Plan, continue to develop programme areas in Uganda together with and working through local partners and the private sector whose programmes impact key biodiversity areas (KBA).
- Support conservation partners both governmental and non-governmental organisations in their efforts to manage wildlife and conserve biodiversity.
- Continue to nurture already developed relations with conservation partners, local community based organisations, cultural institutions, donors and Identify more key local partners to work with, in developing a programme in the identified programme areas.
- Working with the Regional Director and other UK-based technical FFI staff, to ensure preparation of annual budgets, technical reports and information for auditors and facilitate cash transfers for specific ongoing projects.
- Ensure core services to projects provided through the Uganda programme office are delivered and budgeted for and manage the Uganda office budget
- Ensure development and implementation of operational and staffing procedures to ensure effective implementation of the Uganda programme.
- Manage and motivate in-country staff under line management through objective setting, continuous performance management, annual appraisal, training provision and personal development planning.
- Perform any other administrative functions and plans as may be discussed and agreed with the Regional Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Masters’ degree from a recognized and reputable university in the fields of Natural Resources Management, Business Development, Conservation Biology and Community development
- At least ten years’ experience working with a conservation organization and community development.
- Past experience working with an international NGO will be an added advantage
- A results-oriented leader with self-drive, committed to conservation who can work with minimum supervision.
- Communication skills both oral and written, and computer literate.
- Project management and development skills, including project cycle monitoring, project inception, development and implementation and technical and financial reporting to partners and donors
- Institutional relationship building skills
- Natural resources management planning and community development skills
- Good fundraising skills.
- Leadership skills – ability to nurture others and act as a mentor
- The applications should be form Ugandans or from East Africans entitled to work in Uganda (Proof of entitlement to work in Uganda and Proof of Residency will be required).
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a one-page statement letter explaining why your idealness for this position, with your current curriculum vitae which has full contact details of three referees, to: [email protected] and copy; [email protected].
Deadline: Monday, 14 July, 2014 by 5.00 pm East Africa Time
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