Job Title: Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer
Organization: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Champion District 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.
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.
Job Summary: The Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer will implement,
monitor and evaluate advocacy and capacity building interventions in
environmental conservation, energy and climate issues with national and local
stakeholders in the Albertine Rift in line with the WWF standards and
guidelines
monitor and evaluate advocacy and capacity building interventions in
environmental conservation, energy and climate issues with national and local
stakeholders in the Albertine Rift in line with the WWF standards and
guidelines
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer technical support and coordinate
capacity building of partners implementing energy and climate change
related activities in the Albertine Rift in line with WWF guidelines. - Prepare, implement and monitor the
implementation of sub-grants awarded to civil society and other partners
for capacity strengthening in line with the WWF guidelines. - The incumbent will also develop periodic
operational work plans and budgets for advocacy and capacity building
interventions in line with the WWF UCO program guidelines. - Prepare training courses and coordinate
awareness meetings, sensitization workshops for civil society and other
stakeholders within the Albertine Rift in line with WWF guidelines. - Offer technical support to WWF partners in
engaging in advocacy and lobbying at local and national levels in line
with WWF guidelines. - Keenly monitor the trends/progress in
institutional capacity, technical capacity and level of engagement of civil
society in policy dialogue and periodically advise management in line with
WWF guidelines. - Implement advocacy and capacity building
interventions for the energy and climate programme in line with the WWF
UCO program guidelines - Regularly monitor and implement effective
communication platforms with district local governments, Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) and other relevant partners and coordinate feedback
mechanisms within the energy program in line with the WWF guidelines. - Prepare and submit monthly project reports to
key stakeholders in line with WWF guidelines. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Champion
District Project Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the WWF Advocacy and
Capacity Building Officer should hold a Bachelor’s (honors) degree in
Energy and Climate studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences,
Communication, Environmental and Natural Resource Management. - A minimum of three years of professional
experience in capacity development, advocacy and lobbying related
activities. - Previous experience in clean and renewable
energy is an added advantage. - Extensive theoretical background and
practical experience in organization development, civil society
engagement, communication, lobbying and advocacy. - Proven ability to coordinate major capacity
building needs assessment, planning, development and implementation of
capacity building initiatives; - Demonstrated ability to maintain effective
working relations both as a team member and team leader; - Ability to establish priorities and to plan,
coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a
multi-cultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment; - Capacity of assuming a leading role, often in
situations under pressure, in defining and implementing projects with
teams of individuals of different culture and background. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. - Fluency in English and at least one other
widely spoken language in the Albertine Rift (Swahili, Luo and/or
Runyakitara). - All aspiring job holders should adhere to the
WWF values of being knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to Apply:
All
interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and
academic transcripts to the Human Resource Officer, WWF Uganda, at
[email protected].
interested candidates should send their cover letters, updated CVs, and
academic transcripts to the Human Resource Officer, WWF Uganda, at
[email protected].
Physical
Office: WWF Uganda Country Office, Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo P.O. Box 8745,
Kampala – Uganda
Office: WWF Uganda Country Office, Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo P.O. Box 8745,
Kampala – Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: Friday, 19th February 2016 by 4:00 PM
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