Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

Funding Source: Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

Project Name: Enhancing National Food Security through Increased Rice Production (ENRP) Project

Reports to: Project CoordinatorThe Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries received funding from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to implement the Jeddah Declaration initiative (2008) through Enhancing National Food Security through Increased Rice Production (ENRP) project. The project is to provide short term assistance to the Government of Uganda to withstand global food market and climate shocks as well as medium to long term support to build and strengthen the institutional and technical capacities, for sustained agricultural growth that contributes to poverty alleviation and food security.

Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will oversee and manage the procurement for the PMU project under strict deadlines and standards as set out in the IDBs Guidelines Procurement of works and goods by IBD Borrowers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Preparing specifications, bidding documents for goods and equipment contracts, requests for proposals for consulting assignments, and proposal application packages for subproject proposals using standard documentation agreed with IDB.Arranging for advertising contract opportunities and assistance in preparing contract bidsPreparing required procurement and other documentation for review and or no objection by the IDBPreparing of contracts to be signed with suppliers, consultants, NGOs, CBOs and other entitiesMaintaining a record of and ensure compliance with agreed procurement method thresholds, IDB prior review thresholds and agreed aggregate threshold amounts for less competitive procurement methods.Work collaboratively with Technical Specialists and Accountant in preparing quarterly Project Management Reports (PMR) to be submitted to IDBMonitoring the implementation and performance of contracts by suppliers, consultants and other entities under time and cost management and produce monthly and quarterly reports.Documenting the lessons learnt and provide the best practices on design of follow-on projects.Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Procurement Officer for the MAIF Project should be a Ugandan holding an honors degree in Procurement, Business, Law or Engineering with at least 5 years post graduate experience in procurement and contract management in public sector.He/she should be a member of CIPS and have good knowledge of procurement policies and procedures of a multilateral financial institution (preferably the PPDA, Government of Uganda, Donor Projects); as well as good knowledge of the institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurementPlease send your applications with a detailed CV indicating contact addresses and details of three references should be submitted during official working hours to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Uganda. Please obtain forms from the Public Service Commission or Ministry of Agriculture Headquarters and government ministries and departments. Download it here.

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VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you. 

Please only apply if you meet our requirements and are committed to volunteering with VSO.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.

Your skills could help communities in the world’s poorest countries. Each year, hundreds of people complete rewarding placements as VSO volunteers in more than 40 countries.

Many rural communities rely heavily on their surrounding natural resources for their living. Managing these resources in a better way can help communities to plan for the future and secure a more sustainable living.   Rural communities need technical assistance in forestry management, water management, coastal and fisheries management and natural resource management. Your advice and experience will help to improve their natural resources sustainability rates.

Duties: To provide technical expertise (in your specialist field) and support and develop initiatives with local communities, community organisations and government. Implementing strategies to manage and protect natural resources and develop local enterprise at a community level. 

Skills: Natural resource management, strategising, planning and management, advocacy skills, communications skills, enterprise development, income generation.

Knowledge: Fisheries management methods, water or coastal management methods, forestry management and planning, participatory approach, community work, micro-finance. 

You could be working in Mongolia, Uganda and Zambia.

As a VSO volunteer you will live and work at the heart of the community, living in similar conditions as your local colleagues. Apart from accommodation, you will receive a monthly living allowance, health insurance, return flight, pre-depature training, support from staff in country and a resettlement package. 

VSO recruits from: 
Europe
North America
East Africa
India
East Asia
Australia and New Zealand

Are you between 23 and 68 years of age, do you have a minimum bachelor's degree, the minimum relevant work experience as listed under 'qualifications' below, and are you available to live in a developing country for 1 to 2 years? 

Then please use the apply button below and send us your recent cv in English and you will be contacted by the VSO recruitment base closest to you.

View the original article here