Job Title: Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Specialist
Organisation: FHI 360
Project Name: USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve
Climate Change Adaptation Activity (ERICCA)
Climate Change Adaptation Activity (ERICCA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party (COP)
About US:
FHI
360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives
around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health,
nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as
cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior
change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address
today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from
60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives
around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health,
nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as
cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior
change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address
today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from
60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
About USAID ERICCA Project:
The
USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change Adaptation
Activity (ERICCA) is assisting in the establishment of the Makerere University
Centre for Climate Change Research and Innovations (MUCCRI) as a recognized
national and regional hub of academic, professional development and research
excellence in climate science, climate adaptation, and related disciplines.
Under ERICCA, FHI 360 is mobilizing leading academics, scientists, and
researchers to work side-by-side and in partnership with Ugandan colleagues to
build upon the foundational efforts made by Makerere University College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and others to date.
USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change Adaptation
Activity (ERICCA) is assisting in the establishment of the Makerere University
Centre for Climate Change Research and Innovations (MUCCRI) as a recognized
national and regional hub of academic, professional development and research
excellence in climate science, climate adaptation, and related disciplines.
Under ERICCA, FHI 360 is mobilizing leading academics, scientists, and
researchers to work side-by-side and in partnership with Ugandan colleagues to
build upon the foundational efforts made by Makerere University College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and others to date.
Job Summary: The Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Specialist
supports the Chief of Party (COP) in the development and delivery of technical
interventions carried out by ERICCA. S/he will contribute to the development
and review of ERICCA’s deliverables, e.g. quarterly and technical reports.
Further, the CCA Specialist will work closely with the ERICCA Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) consultant to assure program performance management data
are accurately and completely reported. Additional details on responsibilities
are found below.
supports the Chief of Party (COP) in the development and delivery of technical
interventions carried out by ERICCA. S/he will contribute to the development
and review of ERICCA’s deliverables, e.g. quarterly and technical reports.
Further, the CCA Specialist will work closely with the ERICCA Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) consultant to assure program performance management data
are accurately and completely reported. Additional details on responsibilities
are found below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer timely technical staff to design and
implement ERICCA interventions according to best practices while being
tailored to the local context - Render support to the team in the development
of annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports - Offer technical support on climate adaptation
and to senior technical staff in the development and dissemination of tools
and materials - Carry out research on climate change
adaptation in the agricultural sector on an as needed/requested basis - Work in liaison with the COP and Climate
Change Technical Associate on ERICCA-led website development efforts - Work closely with COP on monitoring and
evaluation program - Assist with publications, web page content
development, and ERICCA-supported presentations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s
degree in one of the following fields: environmental science, natural
resource management, fisheries, conservation, natural science, geography
or other relevant international development field with bias towards
climate change adaptation - A minimum of five years of demonstrated
technical expertise, with Uganda-specific experience, in a combination of
the following technical areas: climate change adaptation, agriculture, and
natural resource management - Significant experience working on
programs/activities with a particular focus in climate change and capacity
building in Uganda strongly preferred - Excellent organizational skills and track
record in meeting deliverables and deadlines - Excellent oral and written communication
skills in English are required - Demonstrated knowledge and experience/skills
in scientific and project reporting - Working experience with USAID funded projects
will be an added advantage - Proven ability to travel in-country if needed
- Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency with
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point required
How to Apply:
All
candidates who wish to join the USAID FHI360 project in the aforementioned
capacity should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary
requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.
O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: [email protected]. Please
clearly indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.
candidates who wish to join the USAID FHI360 project in the aforementioned
capacity should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary
requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.
O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: [email protected]. Please
clearly indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.
Deadline: 29th April, 2016
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