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• Provide strategic guidance and technical
  oversight for the systematic growth and diversification of the Forest and
  Biodiversity program in line with the WWF-UCO strategic plan.
• Build and maintain a competent and
  motivated FBP team and ensure systematic improvement in staff performance
  and morale through targeted mentorship, coaching, technical backstopping,
  provision of constructive feedback, and formal training and capacity
  development in line with the WWF UCO Human Resources Guidelines.
• The jobholder will identify and build strategic
  alliances and partnerships with Civil Society Organizations and networks,
  private sector, and government and non-government agencies to lobby and
  advocate for improved governance of forest and wildlife resources in
  Uganda. This will involve routine participation in review processes for
  relevant policies and legislation and submission of appropriate policy
  recommendations for improved forest and wildlife governance.
• Manage the development and implementation
  of a comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, and reporting plan for the
  Forest and Diversity program to ensure effective monitoring of program
  performance against set indicators and targets, timely progress reporting,
  and periodic evaluation of program impacts.
• Coordinate resource mobilization efforts for
  the FBP through proactive identification of potential funding
  opportunities and periodic development of funding proposals and concepts
  in collaboration with other WWF UCO teams and partners.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of
  targeted scientific studies and surveys to generate new information and
  innovative ideas to address specific issues of interest to the FBP and its
  partners and emerging Forest and Biodiversity challenges in Uganda in
  general.
• Oversee UCO’s effective participation and
  contribution to regional and international Forest and Biodiversity
  processes to share/leverage lessons and broaden partnerships for
  sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation in Uganda.
• The incumbent will coordinate the
  documentation and sharing of lessons learned from WWF UCO’s implementation
  of sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation activities
  in Uganda. Manage the flow of information and communications on forest and
  biodiversity issues within WWF UCO and with external partners and the
  public including dissemination of technical reports, communications
  materials, branding, and success stories.
• Build strong and collaborative
  relationships within the FBP team and with other WWF UCO program and
  operational teams.
• Provide oversight, direction, and ensure
  coordination of the FBP team to prepare and implement comprehensive annual
  and quarterly work plans and budgets to deliver high impact results.
  Ensure that all activities are implemented in an efficient and timely
  manner.
• Keenly monitor and assess program activity
  implementation progress, identify constraints, issues, and challenges, and
  work collaboratively with the FBP team, WWF operations team and SMT to
  devise appropriate solutions and interventions.
• Actively promote FBP team cohesion through
  regular program planning and management meetings to assure sound
  integration and achieve cross-learning across different program work
  streams.
• The incumbent will identify key
  programmatic and management issues related to the Forest and Biodiversity
  Program, engage with the WWF UCO SMT, and develop sound management
  responses and positions.

• The ideal candidate for the WWF
  Coordinator – Forest and Biodiversity Program career opportunity should
  hold a Masters’ Degree in Forestry Management; Wildlife Management;
  Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management; Environment and
  Natural Resource Management; and related fields. A Ph. D in any of the
  above fields would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen years of professional
  experience in Environment and Natural Resources management, preferably in
  Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation related work
  in Uganda;
• At least ten years of management
  experience in Forest and Biodiversity Conservation related
  Programs/Projects.
• Prior experience in engagement with Civil
  Society Organizations and Networks, Private Sector, and Government
  Agencies on advocacy work on improved natural resources management;
• Past experience in development and implementation
  of Strategic Plans and preparation of successful funding proposals.
• Strategic and visionary as well as capable
  of achieving outstanding results while working with others;
• Prior experience with technical knowledge
  and skills in delivering excellent results on sustainable forest
  management and biodiversity conservation;
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical
  and innovative problem-solving ability and excellent oral and written
  communication;
• Previous exposure and experience in
  organization development, civil society engagement, communication,
  lobbying and advocacy;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability
  to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a
  multi-cultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment;
• The applicant must be detail-oriented and
  have the ability to multi-task under limited supervision;
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and
  speaking) is a must.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in
  Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic communications (i.e.
  E-mail, Internet, etc.).

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