International Institute of Rural Reconstruction Project Officer Jobs in Uganda
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction Project Officer Jobs in Uganda
Job summary and key responsibilitiesYou will implement project activities and provide technical support to project implementation issues for the project, provide leadership to the APFS team, align with IIRR program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and IIRR’s best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.
Your knowledge and support will contribute to the effective, adaptive, and innovative implementation of the project.
Support the Project Manager to plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, monitor, and evaluate all project activities in line with the approved project documents and signed cooperation agreement
Mobilize and train the APFS facilitators in project-related programs
Conduct watershed activities in the two districts
Coordinate and supervise all APFS facilitators to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the project
Prepare weekly, monthly biannually, and annually work plans and budgets in consultation with the Project Manager to ensure appropriate utilization of project resources
Prepare and submit quality and timely reports as required from time to time by Project Manager
Support in developing project M&E system and report on the progress and quality of completed and on-going project activities
Work closely with PM to visit beneficiaries in project sites to determine and verify project implementation against project standards and donor requirements
Support the organization efforts in resource mobilization and any other assignments
Represent IIRR in forums, workshops, meeting, and other related assignments
Document lessons learned, good practices, and success stories
Specific outputs
Mobilize and raise awareness of Resource Users in selected Micro-watersheds in INRM/SLM, CSA, and FFS Approach
Conduct stakeholder identification in the
watershed to participate in a community meeting and their interests and climate risk and vulnerability assessment to assess the exposure of farmers and their agricultural livelihood resources/ assets to climate hazards
Support the trained facilitators to establish 4 new field schools
Conduct Vulnerability Assessment (VA) of the watersheds (problems, opportunities, and measures
Train the WMA/groups in community-managed disaster risk reduction (mobilization, planning, implementation and monitoring, and evaluation
Re-mobilize and strengthen seven (7) existing APFS groups, select the Facilitators, organize a refresher Training them.
Facilitate the APFS to develop/review their group action plans (GAPs)
Prepare a comprehensive list of restoration measures to be promoted in the watershed by the communities and Identify, assess and map degraded crop cultivation areas in the watershed as per watershed plan developed
Train community members in the micro watershed on integrated natural resources management, Sustainable Land management
Facilitate quarterly APFS review meetings, end of season evaluation workshops, and bi-annual review meetings for watershed resource user committees
Carry out Comprehensive Participatory Integrated Watershed and Climate Risk assessments in selected Micro-watersheds
Support to develop Community Based Watershed Management plans and Monitoring and Evaluation systems for selected Micro-watersheds
Support establishment of validation studies among 63 APFS to identify viable adaptation options for improved crop and livestock productivity
Train community members in the micro watershed on integrated natural resources management, Sustainable Land management
Support communities to rehabilitate 450 hectares (1,125 acres of degraded cropland in selected micro-watershed areas
Support assisted natural regeneration to restore vegetation in 400 hectares (1000 acres) of degraded watershed areas
Undertake reforestation and rehabilitation of 200 hectares (500 acres) of degraded hotspots in a selected micro watershed
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Development Studies or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience ideally with an international NGO
Knowledge of technical principles and concepts in integrated natural resources management (INRM), Sustainable Land Management practices, and watershed approach
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), GIS, Web Conferencing Applications and good report writing skills
Personal skills
Understand, respect, and practice the organization’s shared vision, mission, and values, including mutual respect, equity, and justice; honesty, and transparency
Ability to communicate clearly and demonstration of good interpersonal skills with strong training skills, meeting & facilitation; coaching skills are essential for capacity building of project staff and beneficiaries
High-level integrity and initiative-taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
Good computer knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, Powerpoint & e-mail.
Working knowledge of budget management
Valid riding license and ability to ride a motorcycle
Ability to establish strong relationships with the local leaders, community, and government representatives will be vital
Strong analytical skills with focus on detail
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
Good technical writing skills
Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
Required/Desired language
Ability to speak the local language is an added advantage
Note
This job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
How to Apply
To apply for this job, email your application letter and CV to uganda@iirr.org
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.
We will respond to short-listed candidates only.
All applications should be sent electronically.
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