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• Develop and monitor the implementation of
  annual project work plans and budgets for project operational requirements
  with clear deliverables and resources in line with WWF UCO objectives,
  project priorities and donor requirements.
• Offer technical support in fundraising
  through project design/proposal preparation in contributing towards better
  management of environment and social issues associated with oil and gas
  development in Uganda, in line with WWF UCO’s mission.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of
  existing and future oil and gas projects of WWF UCO project implementation
  based on WWF Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines.
• Prepare annual and quarterly project reports,
  document and share project best practices and experiences and periodically
  advise management, key stakeholders in line with WWF and donor
  requirements.
• Regularly monitor the project budget
  performance against approved activities in liaison with the project
  accountant and advise the Finance Manager, Programme Coordinator and donors
  in line with WWF UCO guidelines.
• Develop and disseminate appropriate
  communication materials (posters, newsletters, factsheets e.t.c) on key
  issues associated with oil and gas development in Uganda based on sound
  scientific knowledge and established best practices from within WWF Network
  or its partners both local and international.
• Coordinate the engagement of WWF UCO with
  various stakeholders including government, private sector and civil
  society on oil and gas policies, laws and institutions at both national
  and district local government levels in line with WWF UCO objectives,
  project priorities and donor requirements;
• Identify and engage various stakeholders at
  different levels to promote the integration of environmental and social
  concerns in oil and gas development in Uganda.
• The incumbent will organize and implement
  internal and external capacity strengthening including but not limited to
  civil society, private sector and government actors on effective
  management of environmental and social aspects associated with oil and gas
  development in Uganda in line with WWF UCO objectives, project priorities
  and donor requirements;
• Conduct research and develop sustainability
  tools to promote improved environmental and social performance of oil and
  gas development in Uganda;
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the
  risk register, develop mitigation measures against risks for tracking and
  reviewing risks as they occur during the life of the Project in line with
  the WWF UCO risk management policy and Network guidelines.
• Regularly monitor the implementation and
  compliance to the project controls/protocols, ensuring that all
  expenditures are accounted for in line with donor requirements and WWF UCO
  objectives.
• Maintain a competent “project team” through
  coaching and mentoring, mentoring, giving constructive feedback, capacity
  development, in line with the WWF human resources guidelines.

• The ideal candidate for the WWF Advocacy and
  Capacity Building Officer should hold a Master’s degree in; Environmental/
  Natural Resource Management with a strong bias towards social development
  and extractives; Energy and Climate studies and a related bachelor’s
  degree.
• A minimum of five years of progressive
  working experience with a reputable NGO.
• At least three years’ work experience in oil
  and gas or extractives development is an added advantage.
• Significant experience in civil society
  engagement and advocacy, lobbying, natural resources management.
• Previous experience in NGO fundraising,
  project planning and management is an added advantage.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and
  innovative problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to handle complex process and
  information integration issues.
• Extensive theoretical background and
  practical experience in organization development, civil society
  engagement, communication, lobbying and advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate project
  planning, development and implementation of capacity building initiatives.
• Ability to effectively fundraise.
• Ability to maintain effective working
  relations both as a team member and team leader.
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan,
  coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
  establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a
  multi-cultural, multi-interest, multi-ethnic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take on leading role,
  often in situations under pressure, in defining and implementing projects
  with teams of individuals of different culture and background.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications
  skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability
  to multi-task under limited supervision.

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