Lutheran World Federation Project Officer Energy and Environment Jobs in Uganda
Lutheran World Federation Project Officer Energy and Environment Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeThe Project Officer will oversee and ensure that all activities related to the project are implemented in a timely and efficient manner according to the agreed LWF Uganda, and Donor Guidelines, and provide leadership and coordination for all aspects related to project activities in the designated Sub-Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implement all planned project activities with expertise and in a manner that leads to attainment of the project goals and outcomes;
Keep records of all project activities including project assets under custody/use, beneficiary list, partner list, assets or inputs provided, activity and monitoring reports, lists of PoC benefiting from the project, etc;
Supervises project assistant to implement project activities. Agree clear performance objectives for all direct reports in appraisal and ensuring all team members have appropriately set objectives, and that appraisal are undertaken in a timely manner.
Be responsible for staff development coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of staff;
Regularly develop and share monthly activity plans with the Energy, Environment and WASH Coordinator;
Ensure 100% implementation of the planned project activities on a monthly basis and that budgets are not under and over spent;
Develop activity and budget tracking tool, and use on a monthly basis to track and report on activity and budget management;
Support in collaboration and tabulation on a regular basis field data on project activities carried out and undertake impact assessment using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impact of the assistance;
Ensure that proper mapping of project beneficiaries is done & information shared in time. Regular visit to all beneficiary sites where project activities are undertaken, checks on progress, offers support as directed by the project manager in line with the project objectives;
In collaboration with the PMER unit, lead in development of Tools and ensure effective deployment and use of the Survey CTO.
Take lead in the development of LWF environment and energy interventions scope and ensuring linkages with other stakeholders
Lead in identifying and facilitating environment and energy and climate change partner engagements including with development partners, civil society,
government and private sector alongside fostering necessary rapport with other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration programme implementation
Be responsible for the planning and implementation of relevant trainings as well as follow up and mentoring of training participants in close cooperation with other partners
Facilitate strategic environment and energy processes and promote the sharing of lessons and experiences with partners.
Education, Experience, Skills & Technical Competencies
A Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Agroforestry, Sustainable Energy, Natural Resource Management or Community Forestry.
Additional training in community development, socio-economic development and sustainable livelihoods is an added advantage
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in
Project Planning and Management or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, including experience on sunflower and sesame value chains, and working with local communities.
Demonstrable past experience in promoting environmental management, agroforestry and climate change adaptation interventions with a reputable organization
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks while working as part of a team, good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem solving capabilities, a strong self-starter with ability to take initiative are highly desirable for this position
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and with ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social backgrounds
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested in the above positions should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone contact and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees only through our recruitment email recruitment.uga@lutheranworld.org
Please use the full job title of the position you are applying for as the subject line
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 04, December 2020 by 5:00pm
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