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• Provide technical leadership in planning, management, and
  implementation of Water Governance activities under the WWF UCO Freshwater
  Program.
• Undertake routine monitoring and evaluation of
  ongoing Water Governance activities to track progress, document lessons,
  and assess their impacts on
  livelihoods of target communities and delivery of overall UCO conservation
  goals.
• Document case studies and share information on
  Water Governance best practices and lessons learned with local partners
  and the general public.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in planning, design, and implementation of targeted
  research studies to generate new information and innovative ideas to
  support adoption of IWRM best practices in Uganda.
• Create strong alliances and networks with civil
  society, public, and
  private organizations for sustained dialogue and advocacy for improved
  water governance in Uganda.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of
  capacity building activities on Water Governance issues targeting WWF UCO
  staff, partner CSOs, Water User Associations/Groups, and other partners.
• Coordinate preparation of policy
  recommendations and position papers to strengthen the water governance
  framework in Uganda.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual work
  plans, budgets, and
  technical reports on Water Governance activities as part of the overall
  Freshwater program planning and reporting cycle.
• Actively participate in WWF Freshwater Practice
  activities and global freshwater events.
• Provide technical advice and support to the WWF UCO SMT on strategic water governance
  issues.
• Coordinate preparation of new funding concepts
  and proposals on Water Governance related issues, in collaboration with
  other UCO staff and partner CSOs, to ensure sustained growth of the
  Freshwater Program portfolio.
• Build and maintain a cohesive and motivated WWF
  UCO Water Governance team through provision of technical backstopping,
  coaching, mentoring, and giving constructive feedback in line with WWF
  Human Resources guidelines.

• The applicant must hold a Master of Science
  Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, or Hydrology
• Five years of professional experience in water
  resources management work.
• Specific experience in Integrated/catchment-based water resources
  management in Uganda is desirable and would be a strong added advantage.
• Good general knowledge and understanding of the
  Uganda water sector and existing water governance framework is desirable.
• Experience in working with civil society organizations and the
  private sector is an added advantage.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and
  innovative problem-solving ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
  working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-interest,
  multi-ethnic environment;
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to
  multi-task under limited supervision;

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