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• Collaboration with relevant external technical experts on issues
  related to environmental protection and conservation in Adjumani operation
  area (Refugees and host communities).
• Actively participate in the designing and supervising of the forest
  operation and management in Zone B in collaboration with the ADLG Natural
  Resource Officer.
• Represent DRC with local authorities and other stakeholders in the
  District jurisdiction
• Coordinate all Forestry related activities in the District of
  jurisdiction in collaboration with other actors in the sector.
• Promote integration of environment protection and conservation in
  programming of all sectors DRC is intervening
• Spearhead Forestry education in the designated areas of DRC
  operations with emphasis on promoting forest protection, development and
  climate change adaptation
• Spearhead the development and review community environment action
  plants in collaborations with relevant stakeholders
• Support the establishment and or functionality of local environment
  structures in collaboration with the district environment officer
• Organize technical trainings for beneficiaries in relevant themes
  within refugees and host communities
• Plan the establishment and develop strategic plans to sustain them
• Spearhead mobilization of households and institutions to participate
  in the raising of tree seedlings, planting and management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the project’s
  M&E tools, project plans/budget and funding proposals

• The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Livelihoods
  Assistant – Forestry job opportunity should hold a University degree or
  Diploma in Forestry, Environmental science and Management from recognized
  University.
• Two years of experience in implementing environmental conservation
  related activities in Humanitarian and Development Context
• 2 years’ experience managing forest based resources and vibrant
  knowledge in raising tree seedlings and woodlots establishment.
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental
  organizations.
• Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and
  awareness.
• Understanding of CFW/VFW approaches, gender, protection and human
  rights.
• Exceptional knowledge is Result based Management in line with Agro
  Forestry.
• Outstanding knowledge in Risk based management of Humanitarian and
  Development projects.
• Computer skills.
• Good organizational and people management skills.
• Has ability to reside and work in the attached field locations
  within Adjumani Zone B area of operation.
• Has strong ability to operate light automobile machine and hold a
  valid driving license class “A”.
• Strong knowledge in Cash for Work/Voucher for work intervention in
  line with Forest and natural resource management.
• Thematic trainings relevant to the position for instance; nursery
  bed establishment, woodlots establishment, water and soil conservation,
  sustainable environmental conservation and protection, Natural Resource
  management and among others
• Languages: English-
  fluent and any one of the local languages spoken in the host community and
  settlements. Knowledge of local language spoken in Uganda.

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