1. Develop periodic operational work plans and budgets for the “Oil for Development Project interventions” in Uganda in line with WWF project and donor requirements.
2. Review, monitor information on petroleum development, develop strategic options and periodically advise the Energy & Climate Programme in line with relevant agencies and/or projects and WWF guidelines.
3. Develop, review and implement policy recommendations, lobbying and advocacy strategy with relevant partners in line with WWF guidelines.
4. Provide technical support to WWF UCO and its partners in managing the environmental and social aspects of petroleum development in Uganda in line with WWF guidelines.
5. Provide technical support, coordinate and implement capacity building interventions for Civil Society Organization and other partners on environmental and social aspects of petroleum development in Uganda line with the WWF UCO project guidelines.
6. Develop and maintain relations with a dynamic network of civil society partners (in the Albertine Rift, at national and local government level) and promote strong linkages to engage government and the private sector on petroleum development issues in line with WWF guidelines.
7. Develop cross-learning and exchange platforms with other WWF OfD partners within Uganda, the region, and internationally and coordinate feedback mechanisms for WWF UCO and the Energy & Climate Programme in line with the WWF guidelines.
8. Prepare and coordinate meetings, sensitization workshops, outreach forums, research studies, missions and other related events with various civil society, government and private sector in line with WWF and project requirements.
9. Monitor the implementation of the project M&E framework and plan including compliance with work plans, targets and results in line with the WWF M&E guidelines. Prepare and submit monthly technical reports to key stakeholders in line with project documents, donor requirements and WWF guidelines.
Job Specifications: The job holder should have: (1). Bachelor’s (honors) degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sector Planning, Community Development or related field (2) At least 3 years demonstrated work experience in civil society engagement, organizational capacity development, lobbying, advocacy, natural resources management and research in a reputable NGO. Experience in oil and gas or extractives development is an added advantage. (3) Key personal competencies: must be a team player with excellent oral, written and analytical skills. Must be detail-orientated, self- motivated and able to work with multi-cultural teams. 3
HOW TO APPLY:
Detailed job descriptions can be downloaded from our website: www.panda.org/uganda.
Submit to;
The Human Resources Officer
WWF Uganda Country Office
Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo
P.O Box 8745, Kampala, Uganda.
Or via email to kampala@wwfuganda.org; applications should not exceed 2MBs, no later than Friday, 10th March 2017, at 12:00pm.