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• Responsible
  for the general coordination of the project strengthening local climate
  change advocacy – making local voices heard in the climate debate.
• Be
  responsible for the training modules for Climate Change/ DRR, including
  the preparation of in charge of training of communities, church leaders
  and ACT Forum Uganda member organizations in community-based DRR (CBDRR)
  skills, project cycle management, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments,
  Community Action Planning, climate risk assessments.
• Work
  closely with and forge working relationships with different government
  departments, scientific institutions (e.g. meteorological offices and
  Universities), churches and faith- based civil society organizations on
  behalf of ACT Uganda Forum, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth linkage
  between ACT Uganda forum and other organizations on DRR and CCA related
  matters.
• Organize
  meetings and workshops to promote capacity building at both local and
  national level on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Ensure
  timely narrative and financial reporting.

• The
  candidate should hold a good University degree in climate change related
  fields including natural resource management, water management, forestry
  management, land management, irrigation or rural development.
• Profound
  working experience in the field of Climate Change Adaptation, DRR and
  capacity building among communities and partners (preferably in the
  region)
• Past
  experience in implementing and coordinating donor funded projects, using
  PCM and participatory methods.
• Significant
  experience in working with faith based and affiliated organizations.
• Working
  knowledge of HAP I SPEAR principles and willingness to adhere to them
• Possess
  excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and
  effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account
  cultural and language differences
• Show
  commitment, desire and experience in working in rural settings
• Possess
  excellent written and oral English; knowledge of Ateso, akaramajong or
  Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Excellent
  computer skills (Windows XP, spreadsheets, word- processing, databases and
  other programmes)

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