Project Officer (Western) UK NGO Jobs - Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF)

Organization: Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF)

Reports to: Projects Coordinator

Uganda

Conservation Foundation (UCF) is a Registered UK Charity. UCF has earned its

reputation as a practical, action-based organisation, and seeks to ensure it

maximises funds reaching field project actions and minimises administration and

non-value adding activities. UCF works to better protect Uganda’s National

Parks and their unique biodiversity for the benefit of wildlife, local

communities, the global community and future generations. UCF works closely

with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to identify specific needs for step

changes, designing targeted projects, identifying funding gaps and raising

funds to address these needs. Its work is highly valued by its main

beneficiaries – local communities and UWA.

Job Summary: The Project Officer (WesternUganda) will be

responsible for pursuing our organisation’s mission and vision by delivering

project outputs. The jobholder will be in charge of promoting sustainable

livelihoods in park-adjacent communities and introducing interventions designed

to mitigate human wildlife conflict.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide detailed work plans and budgets for
  
  project execution and delivery in line with project outputs


• The incumbent will manage and execute the
  
  steps involved and complete a monthly project report, to be verified with
  
  the Projects Co-ordinator and Finance Officer before submission to the GM
  
  and Project Lead


• In charge of collecting data via household
  
  surveys and participant interviews, and submit to office in a regular and
  
  timely fashion for analysis


• Work closely with key personnel internally at
  
  UCF and at partner organisations and other stakeholders, updating all on
  
  key steps, convening (and minuting) meetings as required, and generally
  
  optimising collaboration on output delivery


• Organise and facilitate community workshops
  
  on specific conservation topics, trainings, or participant recruitment


• Manage procurement processes with contractors
  
  and partners


• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned
  
  by the Programme Co-ordinator

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Project Officer
  
  job opportunity should hold an undergraduate degree in Forestry,
  
  Environmental or Geographical Science, Community Development or any other
  
  relevant subject, from a recognized University


• The applicant should be highly organised,
  
  motivated and responsible person to help ensure the smooth and efficient
  
  delivery of our projects.


• The jobholder should also be passionate about
  
  conservation because they will be instrumental in the execution of a major
  
  new community conservation & law enforcement project.


• Computer literate skills with excellent
  
  understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel


• Smartphone or tablet experience also
  
  required.


• Possess strong numeracy skills, with good
  
  attention to detail


• Proven ability to multi-task and manage
  
  priorities, meeting deadlines as required


• Previous experience working with rural
  
  communities


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
  
  resourceful and responsible, with proven problem-solving abilities


• The applicant should be a responsible
  
  self-starter, with a strong sense of integrity and commitment to meeting
  
  our organisational goals.


• Ability to work under minimal supervision.


• Ability to communicate clearly and
  
  professionally in both spoken and written English, spoken Lukonjo (written
  
  Lukonjo and Lukiga an additional advantage)


• Possess a valid Uganda driving permit
  
  required

All

suitably qualified and interested candidates should send the following items to

info@ugandacf.org

• PDF of an up to date Curriculum Vitae including
  
  your telephone and email contact details.


• PDF of a cover letter detailing why you are
  
  the right candidate for the role

Deadline: Thursday 31st March 2016