Project Officer – Lake Victoria Gold Project Jobs – Fairtrade Africa (FTA)
Job Title: Project Officer- Lake Victoria Gold Project
Organization: Fairtrade Africa (FTA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL)
About US:
Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the umbrella network organisation representing Fairtrade certified producers and workers in Africa. It has four (4) regional networks – Eastern & Central Africa; Southern Africa; Western Africa; and the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2005, FTA aims to effectively represent producers and workers within the International Fairtrade system and provide services to them that contribute to the improvement of their livelihoods. The FTA Board directs policy and strategic development of the organisation.
Job Summary: The Project Officer will be the Local Liaison for the implementation of the ACL Project and support local monitoring activities within the overall Lake Victoria Gold Programme (herein referred to as ‘The Projects’). This will entail mainly:
Coordinating and supporting the implementation of the Projects’ activities in close cooperation with all local implementing partners in Uganda.
Continuously monitor progress and collection of data from ASM sites in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall programme coordination for the ACL Project in Uganda based on a joint country programme and workplan.
- The co-development, constant review and support of the local implementation strategy with the Project Managers of the ACL Project and the Lake Victoria Gold Programme.
- Monitoring the implementation of the projects plans and activities at field level with diverse stakeholders, both local and international.
- Data collection at respective ASM sites and regular update and reporting against the Projects ESG Monitoring Framework.
- Supporting the in-country programme team to deliver optimal results and flagging areas where more action is needed.
- (Co)-organisation of in-country workshops, planning and review meetings with implementing partners and assisting in the reporting.
- Facilitate shared learning and joint initiatives in regards to programme implementation in country.
- Establish and maintain stakeholder relations, including relations with the government departments in all tiers (local and administrative) as well as key CSO’s and development agencies / networks to enhance stakeholder engagement in the project.
- Project representative at local level and liaison for the Gold category in Uganda.
- Conduct regular monitoring of Improvements and collection of data from beneficiaries, partners and other stakeholders in the Projects.
- Support annual planning of the ACL Project and the Lake Victoria Gold Programme lead by respective Project Managers in collaboration with project partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Travel in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and occasionally internationally will be required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a graduate level degree with at least 3 years relevant work experience (required).
- Demonstrable experience in coordinating projects, supporting work plan development and implementation (required).
- Demonstrable experience working with consortia of project partners and proven record in effective multi-stakeholder engagement in projects (required).
- Demonstrable experience in designing project monitoring frameworks, facilitating reviews and in collection of data (required).
- Experience in social development, formalisation of community groups/ rural enterprise development (required).
- Experience with Artisanal and Small-scale Miners or in Child Protection programmes (desired).
- Excellent written and spoken English and working knowledge of Swahili.
- A proven track record in Project Management (planning, monitoring & report writing, etc.)
- Strong administrative and planning skills.
- Community engagement, alliance building, negotiation and mobilisation skills
- Microsoft Office computer skills.
- Proactive and can-do attitude.
- Result oriented, and able to use their initiative to reach objectives set.
- Able to handle varied, demanding and complex tasks.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willing and capable of travel across East Africa.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 22nd April 2019\
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