Entry Level Project Assistant – Environment/Agronomy NGO Career Jobs – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Job Title: Project Assistant – Environment/Agronomy
Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About NRC:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mobilize communities and create awareness on environmental protection, Rainwater harvesting technologies, fuel energy technologies and other appropriate land use practices.
- Establishment and management of NRC fruit/tree greenhouse within Bidi bidi settlements.
- Identify and train TOT’s on fuel efficiency stove making and extend support to target households.
- Organize and facilitate trainings tailored towards environmental protection-Rain water harvesting, Fuel-efficient and energy technologies.
- Participate in the distribution for all project inputs meant for target beneficiaries.
- Regularly collect accurate project related information/Data for submission to the M+E for reporting.
- Supervise and monitor VST skills instructors and other incentive workers at the VST Centre who support in routine management of the tree and fruit nurseries.
- Represent NRC in coordination meetings organised at the settlement levels with other Key stakeholders including OPM, UNHCR and the District Environment Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Project Assistant – Environment/Agronomy job opportunity should hold a Diploma in Natural Resource management/Agriculture/Development Studies/Social Work and Social Administration. Possession of a Degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
- At least two years’ experience in a related field, preferably in a humanitarian context.
Personal Qualities:
- Managing resources and achieving results
- Handling insecure environments
- Working with people
- Coping with change
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to join one of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) should apply by visiting the web link below.
Deadline: 13th March 2018
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