Job Title: Forests and Market Transformation Manager (FMTM)
Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Forest and Market Transformation Manager is responsible for leading the development, planning, coordination, monitoring and implementation of projects in line with WWF UCO strategic objectives and donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Forest and Market Transformation Manager will take a lead role in the following;
Strategy and Project Implementation
- Contribute to the development of WWF-UCO’s strategic and annua work plans.
- Develop project work plans and budgets aligned with donors’ priorities and WWF.
- Ensure effective project execution, progress monitoring, and resolve operational challenges.
- Manage project budgets and collaborate with the Finance team to facilitate audits.
- Work with partners to strengthen forest and wildlife community governance models in priority landscapes.
- Provide training on governance and rights-based tools, and support implementation of REDD+ initiatives.
- Ensure effective coordination with the WWF-UCO Forest Programme and promote synergies across related project portfolios.
- Guarantee compliance with WWF’s Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF).
Resource Mobilization
- Support in the identification of funding opportunities in line with WWF UCO’s resource mobilization strategy and build relationships with impact investors.
- Promote research and innovation in sustainability tools aimed at improving environmental and social outcomes.
Partnership Management and Advocacy
- Collaborate with the Regional Office, internal WWF -UCO teams, and stakeholders including NGOS’S, Government bodies, and Academia.
- Build partnerships with government, CSOs, and the private sector to advance sustainable trade policy and practices.
- Facilitate stakeholder dialogues on natural resource conflicts and represent WWF-UCO in national and international policy forums and discussions.
- Advocate for policy reforms that integrate market-based conservation initiatives both at national and international level.
- Ensure effective grants management and build capacity of subgrantee partners.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Collaborate with the MEL team to develop frameworks that track forest and biodiversity conservation outcomes and market transformation indicators.
- Contribute to planning, reporting, and organizational learning, in line with WWF standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Wood Science and Technology, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Natural Resources Economics, or a related field, and training in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
- The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant experience in implementing donor-funded projects, with a strong track record in project coordination and management. They should possess deep knowledge and practical experience in climate finance and/or impact investing, along with the ability to manage complex process and information integration issues. A sound understanding of global environmental standards and frameworks such as the Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Uganda’s National Development Plans is essential. The candidate should also be capable of coordinating capacity building needs assessments and leading the planning, development, and implementation of related initiatives. Proven ability to plan, budget, coordinate, and monitor both personal and team work plans is highly desirable.
- In addition, the candidate must demonstrate highly developed conceptual, analytical, innovative, and problem-solving skills. Strong research skills, excellent organizational and communication abilities, and a detail-oriented approach with the capacity to manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision are essential. They must also exhibit strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural, multi-interest, and multi-ethnic environments. Fluency in both spoken and written English is required. Adherence to WWF’s values of Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration is a must.
How to Apply:
Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to: [email protected]
Deadline: 20th May 2025
Note:
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
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