Programme Officer Community Development – Kampala – Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust

About US:
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT) was established in 1994, with the major aim of providing long-term reliable support for projects promoting research, conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of natural resources in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) while at the same time promoting the well-being of neighboring communities.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer Community Development will conduct community awareness and sensitization about the BMCT’s Mission, Vision and Objectives; implementation and monitoring of community livelihood improvement projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Build and strengthen institutional linkages with local governments and NGOs in the BMCT working area connected with conservation of BMCA and implementation of BMCT community development projects.
Work closely with and cooperate with partners in realizing BMCT mission.
Conduct community awareness education in sustainable conservation and development in BMCA region.
Identify enterprises / income generating activities for improving livelihoods for communities through participatory assessments and identification of constraints/opportunities for improving livelihoods of communities in BMCT’s working area.
Administer and implement approved community development project activities through the agreed work plans and budgets.
Prepare and maintain projects development, implementation monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with laid down procedures.
Perform any other task as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University degree in Agriculture, Tourism, Social Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental, or Rural Development Studies. Possession of post graduate qualifications is an added advantage
At least five years’ experience with a rural development/ conservation NGO is required.
Previous exposure and experience in PRA methods
Computer literacy skills
Proven ability to work with minimum supervision.
Possession of a valid motor cycle riding license will be added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, detailed CV including names of three work referees with their email and telephone contacts. The application documents should be sent or hand delivered to the address below;

The Trust Administrator,
BMCT, Plot 4 Coryndon Road,
P.O. Box 1B64 Kabale. Uganda.

Email to: bmct@bwinditrust.ug

Deadline: 4th March, 2016