Environment Assistant Non-profit Careers – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Job Title:        Environment Assistant
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Environment
Officer
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster
Relief.
Job Summary: The Environment
Assistant will support the quality, timely implementation of environmental
conservation activities in compliance with DRC standards and budgets.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
Implementation and Planning:
  • Conducting environmental awareness
    campaigns.
  • Overseeing construction of energy saving
    stoves at household and institutional levels
  • Responsible for the establishment of
    woodlots in the area of operation and maintaining the existing woodlots
  • Maintaining the central nursery bed and
    ensure quality seedlings are raised.
  • Mentor and train community environment
    workers in environmental related issues
  • Work in liaison with Refugee Welfare
    Council, Local Environment committees, School ECO Clubs, Local Leaders and
    OPM in implementation of all planned activities.
  • Providing technical support and guidance
    to Nursery bed workers
Communication/Reporting:
  • Prepare and submit activity, weekly,
    monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Contribute to project planning,
    development of proposals and lessons learned processes
  • Prepare and submit weekly action plan to
    the supervisor
Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Take part in assessments, surveys, and
    other monitoring and evaluation and project reporting needs
  • Identify, document and disseminate relevant
    project success, challenges and follow up on implementation of project’s
    action points
  • Work closely with community
    representatives, undertake detailed situational analysis and propose
    appropriate project implementation approaches
  • Assist in participatory
    needs/vulnerability and capacity assessments of affected communities
  • Participate in project evaluations and
    assist in the analysis of results
Additional tasks:
  • On request to perform any other additional
    duties assigned by the supervisors in order to allow the organization to
    function optimally.
  • Adhere to the DRC code of conduct
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
    Council (DRC) Environment Assistant job placement must hold a University
    degree in Environmental Management, Environmental science, or Forestry
    from recognized Institution.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in
    implementing environmental conservation related activities.
  • Previous experience of managing and
    supervising staff.
  • Prior experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability
    to conduct training and awareness.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    gender, protection and human rights.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good organizational and people management
    skills.
  • Ability to work in the field and should
    hold a Valid Riding license
  • Knowledge of the local languages spoken in
    the operation area is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Monitoring &
    Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications including;
  • A cover letter (1 page) in which you
    explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
    qualities and qualifications criteria
  • Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
    The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
    training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
    references.
All applications should be sent to administrator@drcuganda.org clearly
indicating position name in the subject line.
Deadline: 10th July 2017
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