About GIZ Project:
In the Lokere Watershed Management Zone, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements GIZ “Climate Change Adaptation” (CCA) Project in Karamoja will implement 2 pilot micro-watershed management interventions to demonstrate measures in natural resource restoration and water for production infrastructure. The project uses existing village, sub county and district structures to implement activities at community level. The approach is based on principles of participatory rural appraisal, do-no-harm and gender. Based on extended experience in Karamoja, GIZ CCA has learned that sustainability is best guaranteed if all level of stakeholder (individuals, village, sub county, district) are involved from the very beginning in participatory planning, joint implementation, monitoring and a structured exit strategy. The measures focus on water conservation techniques, applying agro-forestry systems, reduction of surface water run-off, soil conservation, erosion control, improved agro-pastoral production techniques as well as pasture and rangeland management.
Job Summary: The Field Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the implementation of the Climate Change Adaption (CCA) Programme in coordinating and implementing all GIZ CCA project activities within the district of assignment in partnership with the local government (at all working levels) and other relevant partners. The incumbent will be supporting project management in the reporting of all activities and developments within the respective district, including follow-up of local subsidies and ensuring that all field activities within the respective district are conducted in accordance with the 5 indicators of the CCA programme in a balanced manner
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Diploma in Agro-Forestry or Agriculture. Possession of a University Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to either of the following addresses clearly indicating the position you are applying for as subject for your cover letter.
Send application to:
Head of Human Resources
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
GIZ Office Kampala
P.O. Box 10346
Kampala Uganda
E mail to: barbara.matovu@giz.de
Or directly deliver your application to:
GIZ – Climate Change Adaptation Project,
Plot No. 82 Circular Road/North Division, Senior Quarters Moroto Municipality,
P.O. Box 140 Karamoja, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 30th October 2015