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• Train/
  build the capacity of target communities and stakeholders to plan,
  implement and monitor watershed management interventions.
• Actively
  facilitate the formation of watershed management association
• Conduct
  assessment of selected watersheds in collaboration with relevant resource
  persons as appropriate
• Actively
  facilitate the development of a community-based watershed management plan
  with the participation of various local stakeholders concerned.
• Facilitate/manage
  the process for implementation of watershed management plans by the target
  community and other concerned stakeholders
• Facilitate
  the development of an M&E system for the community-based watershed
  management, including proper record keeping
• Offer
  regular advice and mentoring support to communities on the appropriate
  watershed management technologies and practices
• Compile
  and prepare periodic reports and documentation on the progress of the
  watershed management interventions based on project terms of reference
• Work
  closely with the District Local Government Technical Officers and regular
  update them on the planning and implementation process for the watershed
  management
• Actively
  facilitate and lead the public consultation and stakeholder meetings
• Coordinate,
  manage, monitor and ensure the quality and timeliness in execution
• Establish
  and maintain effective links with all key stakeholders
• Perform
  any other related duties as required

• The
  candidate should hold a University degree in agricultural/civil/water
  resources engineering or natural resources management
• A
  minimum of two years’ experience in project management and coordination
  position , on watershed management, natural resources management, or food
  security and sustainable development
• Good
  working knowledge on watershed management, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity
  conservation, socio economic aspects, poverty, natural resource management
  and sustainable development.
• Experience
  working in a rural environment, demonstrated capacity to support, advise
  and guide institutional building network processes with Governments &
  relevant partners.
• Strong
  managerial/leadership skills, interpersonal skill, commitment to team work
  and working across disciplines and stakeholders
• Excellent
  communication, writing and presentation skills in English
• Highly
  computer literate and experience in Microsoft excel and power point.
• Ability
  to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Keen
  attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess
  the ability to work under minimum supervision, must command a high level
  of respect and tact when dealing with stake holders.
• Must
  have ability to meet deadlines, travel, knowledge about farming in
  community and fluent in the local language.
• Innovative
  and creativity, if possible with NGO background is required and is an
  added advantage.
• Fluency
  in Luganda or Runyakitara local language.

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