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• Review existing data on wetland in the 20 districts targeted by the
  project;
• Conduct field visits (with support and guidance of respective
  District Natural Resources and Wetlands Management Department staff) to
  all the wetlands in 20 target districts and obtain georeferenced data on
  indicators of wetland health (flora, fauna, hydrology, soils) using RAMSAR
  guidelines on wetland rapid assessment. Data should be collected from
  wetlands targeted for restoration and those that are not targeted;
• Capture high resolution photographs/short video clips on all the
  indicators of wetland health (flora, fauna, hydrology, soils) for each
  site. The photography should cover both intact and degraded parts of the
  wetlands;
• Conduct an organisational capacity assessment to establish existing
  capacity and gaps to conduct wetland rapid assessments;
• Design and deliver a tailor-made training for project implementation
  staff to address identified capacity gaps in wetland rapid assessments.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP Wetland Ecologist
  job placement should hold a Master’s Degree or above in Environment and
  Natural Resource, Wetland Ecology, Aquatic Biology, Botany/Zoology or any
  other related field.
• At least ten years of experience in Natural Resources Management
  preferably of aquatic resources.
• Experience conducting wetland assessments is essential.
• Prior experience in development of GIS based ecological maps,
  national level GIS maps/ data base for related field will be an added
  advantage;
• Familiarity in working with National Level Agencies for similar
  assignments;
• Knowledge of the Uganda country context and government systems
  essential.
• Language requirement: English is essential.

• Strong expertise and knowledge in wetland ecology;
• Familiarity in application of GIS for Natural Resource Management;
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior members of National
  Institutions;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
  sensitivity and adaptability;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with analytical
  capacity and ability to synthesize relevant data and information;
• Excellent coordination skills and result oriented collaboration with
  colleagues;
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and
  result for the client and responds positively to feedback.

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