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Project Officer (Western) UK NGO Jobs – Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF)
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Job Title: Project Officer (Western)
Organization: Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Projects Coordinator
About US:
Uganda
Conservation Foundation (UCF) is a Registered UK Charity. UCF has earned its
reputation as a practical, action-based organisation, and seeks to ensure it
maximises funds reaching field project actions and minimises administration and
non-value adding activities. UCF works to better protect Uganda’s National
Parks and their unique biodiversity for the benefit of wildlife, local
communities, the global community and future generations. UCF works closely
with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to identify specific needs for step
changes, designing targeted projects, identifying funding gaps and raising
funds to address these needs. Its work is highly valued by its main
beneficiaries – local communities and UWA.
Conservation Foundation (UCF) is a Registered UK Charity. UCF has earned its
reputation as a practical, action-based organisation, and seeks to ensure it
maximises funds reaching field project actions and minimises administration and
non-value adding activities. UCF works to better protect Uganda’s National
Parks and their unique biodiversity for the benefit of wildlife, local
communities, the global community and future generations. UCF works closely
with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to identify specific needs for step
changes, designing targeted projects, identifying funding gaps and raising
funds to address these needs. Its work is highly valued by its main
beneficiaries – local communities and UWA.
Job Summary: The Project Officer (WesternUganda) will be
responsible for pursuing our organisation’s mission and vision by delivering
project outputs. The jobholder will be in charge of promoting sustainable
livelihoods in park-adjacent communities and introducing interventions designed
to mitigate human wildlife conflict.
responsible for pursuing our organisation’s mission and vision by delivering
project outputs. The jobholder will be in charge of promoting sustainable
livelihoods in park-adjacent communities and introducing interventions designed
to mitigate human wildlife conflict.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide detailed work plans and budgets for
project execution and delivery in line with project outputs - The incumbent will manage and execute the
steps involved and complete a monthly project report, to be verified with
the Projects Co-ordinator and Finance Officer before submission to the GM
and Project Lead - In charge of collecting data via household
surveys and participant interviews, and submit to office in a regular and
timely fashion for analysis - Work closely with key personnel internally at
UCF and at partner organisations and other stakeholders, updating all on
key steps, convening (and minuting) meetings as required, and generally
optimising collaboration on output delivery - Organise and facilitate community workshops
on specific conservation topics, trainings, or participant recruitment - Manage procurement processes with contractors
and partners - Perform any other relevant duties as assigned
by the Programme Co-ordinator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Project Officer
job opportunity should hold an undergraduate degree in Forestry,
Environmental or Geographical Science, Community Development or any other
relevant subject, from a recognized University - The applicant should be highly organised,
motivated and responsible person to help ensure the smooth and efficient
delivery of our projects. - The jobholder should also be passionate about
conservation because they will be instrumental in the execution of a major
new community conservation & law enforcement project. - Computer literate skills with excellent
understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel - Smartphone or tablet experience also
required. - Possess strong numeracy skills, with good
attention to detail - Proven ability to multi-task and manage
priorities, meeting deadlines as required - Previous experience working with rural
communities - Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
resourceful and responsible, with proven problem-solving abilities - The applicant should be a responsible
self-starter, with a strong sense of integrity and commitment to meeting
our organisational goals. - Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly and
professionally in both spoken and written English, spoken Lukonjo (written
Lukonjo and Lukiga an additional advantage) - Possess a valid Uganda driving permit
required
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following items to
info@ugandacf.org
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following items to
info@ugandacf.org
- PDF of an up to date Curriculum Vitae including
your telephone and email contact details. - PDF of a cover letter detailing why you are
the right candidate for the role
Deadline: Thursday 31st March 2016
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