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World Wide Fund for Nature Africa Energy Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

As the officer responsible for ensuring effective implementation of the Africa Energy
Programme, the coordinator’s principal duty is to promote, fundraise for, and coordinate the
development and implementation of the Africa Energy Programme in close collaboration with
the key participating country offices and the relevant WWF Global Practices and Practice Focal Points in Africa. Specifically, the Africa Energy Programme Coordinator:

Responsibilities

Supports and facilitates further development of the Africa Energy Programme, in
alignment with the WWF Global Energy and Climate Practice Strategy, including
development of an overall Programme Strategic Framework and a Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) plan.

Leads the identification, packaging and marketing of new project proposals to potential
donors and partners.

Facilitates the establishment of an Africa Energy Enabling Team, including identification
of suitable representatives of both internal and external partners and serving as a
secretariat for the same, to facilitate the successful implementation of the Africa Energy
Programme

In cooperation with Communication staff from participating WWF Country offices,
develops and coordinates public engagement and communication campaigns (such as
Earth Hour) on key energy issues in the region.

Develops and strengthens partnerships with actors and donors that are supporting or
may support implementation of the Africa Energy Programme.

Ensures that all Projects under the Africa Energy Programme are gender sensitive,
support human rights, inclusive and participatory.

Ensures that the Africa Energy Programme is implemented in accordance with WWF
standards, values and principles.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management;

Specific studies in energy and climate change, development studies, international
development, social sciences, communication expertise are added advantages;

At least 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Experience in sustainable energy development;

Experience in civil society organizational capacity development, lobbying, advocacy,
natural resources management; and

Fluency in English and at least one other major language spoken (Swahili, French, and
Portuguese) in East Africa and Southern Africa region is an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 31st January, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; World Wide Fund for Nature Africa Energy Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

World Wide Fund for Nature Biodiversity Conservation Manager Jobs in Uganda

Responsibilities

Mission of the Forest and Biodiversity Program: To ensure successful implementation
and sustained growth of the Forest and Biodiversity Program as per the WWF UCO Strategic Plan.

The Biodiversity Manager will support the Forest and Biodiversity Program
Coordinator in planning, management, coordination, supervision, and monitoring of biodiversity conservation and management activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of program goals, objectives, and targets.

Promote and support innovations and adoption of best practices aimed at curbing
poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking and trade.

Promote tourism and ecotourism and other non-consumptive wildlife based enterprises
within protected areas and adjacent communities.

Promote and support development and implementation of Protected Area (PA)
Management Plans in line with internationally recognized best practices.

Promote and support establishment of sustainable financing mechanisms (through public private partnerships) for efficient management of priority Protected Areas.

Promote and support development and implementation of comprehensive HumanWildlife
Conflict Management Plans for priority Protected Areas.

Support development and implementation of flagship Species Management Plans.

Provide technical leadership in planning, management, and implementation of biodiversity
conservation and management activities under the WWF UCO Forest

and Biodiversity
Program.

Undertake routine monitoring and evaluation of ongoing biodiversity conservation and
management activities to track progress, document lessons, and assess their impacts on
livelihoods of target communities and delivery of overall UCO conservation goals.

Qualifications

Master of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline is a MUST.

At least 5 years of professional experience in biodiversity conservation and management work.Specific work experience in the Albertine Graben would be a strong added advantage.

Previous work experience or engagement with sector agencies (including National Forest
Authority, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Environment Management Authority, The
Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, etc.) is an added advantage.

Experience in working with civil society organizations and the private sector is an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 31st January, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; World Wide Fund for Nature Biodiversity Conservation Manager Jobs in Uganda

World Wide Fund for Nature Community Conservation Manager Jobs in Uganda

Responsibilities

Strengthen CSOs at local and national levels to promote good governance of biodiversity and important natural resource areas in the Albertine Graben

Promote sustainable pro-poor conservation approaches that sustainably benefit conservation and development aspirations of the communities adjacent the high value conservation areas

Establish innovative financing approaches to sustain conservation and development efforts of communities living adjacent high conservation value areas in the Albertine Graben

Engage communities in CBNRM interventions and enterprises that aim to restore degraded
landscapes, improve climate change resilience, food security, reduce pressure on natural
resources

Regularly produce and disseminate high quality impact and communication stories resulting from the interventions

Plan and oversee the execution of project activities according to the project contract and all subsequently determined work plans

Manage staff, financial and other program resources with highest level of integrity

Plan and oversee the use of the project budget and ensure delivery of outputs in an efficient and effective manner justifying value for money at all times

Build a constituency of Civil Society actors and multi-stake holder platforms to leverage financial and technical support for implementation of community conservation initiatives

Work with communities adjacent protected areas to address Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Qualifications

Minimum five years’ experience in or a similar field;

Track record of developing and delivering pro-poor ecosystem management projects, with a
particular focus on governance and benefit;

Minimum six years’ experience of project management;

Demonstrable experience engaging with government, private sector and civil society at all levels;

Experience of working with international organizations;

Experience working local government and the local communities;

Familiarity with National Forest Authority, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Environment
Management Authority, Ministry of Water and Environment are desired.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 31st January, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; World Wide Fund for Nature Community Conservation Manager Jobs in Uganda

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