Project Officer NGO Jobs – Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda (ACORD-U)
Job Title: Project Officer – Watershed Management / Environment
Organization: Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda (ACORD-U)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About US:
The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda (ACORD-U) is a Ugandan National Non-Governmental Organisation that has worked in Uganda since 1979 as a local Branch of ACORD International. Currently, ACORD-U Implements interventions in more than 23 Districts in the South-western, Western, Northern, West-Nile, and Eastern Parts of Uganda. ACORD-U’s Development and Humanitarian interventions are focused on thematic areas of; WASH, Livelihoods, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Conflict transformation, Gender Based Violence, Water Resources Management and Climate Change. ACORD’s country Country Office in Kampala and field offices in the districts of Adjumani, Gulu, Yumbe, Mbarara, Tororo, and Kyangwali.
Job Summary: The Project Officer – Watershed Management / Environment will take overall responsibility of the day to day operations of the project and oversee the successful implementation (planning, mobilisation execution, monitoring and evaluation) of the related activities in a timely manner to ensure restoration of the fragile eco-systems in the 4 target micro-catchments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The position requires; maturity, project cycle management work, resource mobilisation, extensive networking with stakeholders and partner entities in the water, environment, agriculture, forestry and land sectors. Key responsibilities are as follows:
- Participate in the identifcation of the 3 target micro-catchments and provide guidance to the team and other stakeholder on compliance to the selection criteria.
- Ensure quality implementation of all aspects of the project in close liaison with other members of the team.
- Ensure that all structures of the project are constructed in line with specifications, acceptable Standards (BS or Euro Code) and guidelines in the Project Implementation Manual.
- Take lead in the day to day organisation of community and other trainings, and sensitizations in relation to the project.
- Guide and Liaise with key entities such as NEMA, VWMZ, community structures and LGs to undertake all activities where their inputs are sought by the project.
- Provide operational arrangement, organisation and supervision of the project team members for the successful implementation of the activities.
- Spearhead the development and execution of Restoration and Management Action Plans for the 4 target landscapes.
- Ensure successful implementation of the conservation fund by the 40 target community groups and adequate protection of the 4 target micro-catchments by soil and water conservation structures.
- Take special interest in the implementation of key interventions like; wetland surveillance, facilitation of watchdog training, IEC materials development and development of advocacy briefs
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either Civil Engineering/Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Management, Hydrology or Related Discipline from a recognised institution of higher learning.
- Five years of experience doing similar work
- Relevant Post graduate qualification
- Proven Knowledge and practical experience in Watershed/Catchment Management Processes is a must.
- Deeper understanding of Wetland management and Integrated Water Resources (hydrology) Management with interest in the use of a landscape approach including sound understanding of linkages between ecosystems, WASH and Land use.
- Excellent communicator with very good written and spoken English language skills.
- Ability to plan and facilitate complex participatory community actions including particpatory planning and execution of plans.
- Experience in preparing funding proposals
- Existing relevant (water resources, wetland, environment) network in Uganda with sound understanding of Ugandan water resources and wetland policies
- Familiarity with Hydrological Modelling, RAMSAR Information System, GIS, satellite imaging
- Attributes that give added Advantage
- Ability to communicate in the local language
- Experience working with local communities
How to Apply:
All candidates should send a detailed CV, Academic Documents and a signed Application letter, addressed to the Country Director, ACORD Uganda should be sent to: hr@acorduganda.org or hand delivered to our Country Office on Plot 1272, Block 15, along Ggaba Road Nsambya next to Le Petit Village (former Quality Cuts).
NB: Interview will be held at the above mentioned office. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within a week of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Deadline: 1st November 2019 by 5:00pm