Assistant National Project Coordinator/Plantation Development Manager UN Careers – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: International Project Coordinator  
Vacancy Announcement Number: FRUGA/01/SPGS3/16
About US:
The
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global
mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the
standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’
growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to
make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead
active, healthy lives.
About Project:
The
Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III is a joint initiative between the
Government of Uganda and the European Union whose primary objective is to encourage
private sector investment in commercial timber plantations through provision of
grants and technical support. It aims at increasing the incomes of the rural
population through commercial tree planting by small, medium and large scale
planters and local communities, while at the same time helping to mitigate
climate change effects through intensive afforestation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant National Project
Coordinator/Plantation Development Manager will perform a variety of routine
functions. In particular, s/he will;
  • Provide all necessary support and guidance in
    the review, selection and award of contracts to SPGS grant applicants as well
    as community and woodlot applicants
  • Work in liaison with the Grant Management
    firm/ company/agency, support the management of contracts of Planters
    (clients) and those of woodlot contractors to ensure achievement of SPGS
    III planting targets
  • Actively participate in procurement
    activities of the project including procurement of seedlings, tree planting
    tools, and woodlot contractors among others
  • Coordinate SPGS field activities such as
    inspections, clients meetings, including preparing, in collaboration with
    concerned staff, activity based budgets, timely delivery of inspection reports
    to clients, etc
  • Recommend clients’ payments following
    inspections of commercial tree growers and woodlot contractors to the
    Grant Management Agency
  • Coordinate community and woodlot support
    while conducting internal audits to maintain standards;
  • Maintain database of SPGS supported clients,
    woodlot beneficiaries and communities
  • Manage the maintenance of a rigorous system
    of monitoring and evaluating activities of the SPGS project
  • Oversee expansion into regional offices and
    coordinate with regional office staff
  • Actively participate in appraisal of
    subordinate staff assigned to the Plantation Development
  • Compile monthly, quarterly and annual technical
    reports on timely basis
  • Supervise the national staff under his/her
    delegation m) Undertake other activities related to the project as
    required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Food and
    Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Assistant National
    Project Coordinator/Plantation Development Manager job opportunity should
    hold a Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in forestry or in a related field, a
    Master’s degree will be of a great added advantage.
  • At least ten years working experience in
    private sector commercial forestry plantations
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS
    Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc
  • Ability to work under difficult field
    conditions, meet deadlines and work without supervision
  • Physical fitness and ability to work under
    difficult environmental conditions
  • Good negotiation and managerial skills,
    including ability to manage project teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
    to a variety of audiences and to work in multidisciplinary teams
  • Significant experience in project management
    and coordination, and specifically with reference to the fields of
    commercial forestry plantation development and management.
NB: Please note that all candidates should adhere to
FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and
Transparency.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan nationals should submit their applications
together with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of certificates in a
sealed envelope, and a completed FAO Personal Profile Form that can be accessed
online, Click Here (Please
logon or create online profile) , quoting Vacancy Announcement no. addressed
to:
The
Country Representative,
Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uganda.
NB: The envelopes should be registered at reception
and placed in the box at reception of the FAO offices at Plot 88 Buganda Road,
Wandegeya, Kampala. 
Deadline: 20th May 2016 by 2:00pm

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