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Project Management Specialist (Environment & Natural Resources) Job Careers – United States US Embassy / Mission
Organisation: United
States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Salary: UGX
137,483,245-UGX 202,072,484 per annum
137,483,245-UGX 202,072,484 per annum
About US Embassy:
The United States
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for
over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S
Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations
all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the
Ambassador.
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for
over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S
Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations
all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the
Ambassador.
Among the offices
operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Project Management Specialist—Environment
and Natural Resources (ENR) will provide program management expertise to the
team and contribute to the implementation and financial management of this
technically complex portfolio. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the
ENR Unit Leader, other ENR unit members, and staff in other EG Office units and
throughout the Mission to enhance the success of U.S. Government (USG) efforts
related to integrated natural resources management, biodiversity conservation
and climate resilience/climate risk management. This position contributes to
the strategic, technical, and management expertise necessary for the Mission to
manage and successfully implement biodiversity conservation and climate change
activities to reach the development objectives as described in the Mission’s
Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). USAID/Uganda’s Project
Management Specialist—ENR serves as the primary point of contact for the
mission’s climate resilience programs and advises mission leadership in matters
pertaining to climate risk management and integrated natural resources
management, including biodiversity conservation and water catchment management.
The principle function of the position is to provide state-of-the-art
specialized knowledge of technical and programmatic approaches in developing
and managing USAID/Uganda’s complex national and district-level activities
implemented under the USG’s biodiversity and climate change adaptation earmarks
as well as supporting the integration of sound natural resources management
across other sectors supported by the Mission. The ENR Specialist utilizes
in-depth knowledge of Uganda’s water and environment sector and knowledge of
Uganda’s socio-economic characteristics to provide expert advice to senior
Mission management. Particularly, s/he provides expert advice to senior Mission
management on issues related to climate resilience in the agriculture sector,
community-based natural resources management and landscape approaches, private
sector engagement in conservation and integrated water resources management.
S/he is also responsible for leading the design, development, and management of
the Mission’s strategies for multi-sectoral climate risk management. In sum,
the Specialist’s major responsibilities include program management, providing
technical expertise, shaping the technical direction of the mission in climate
resilience and ENR, and managing professional relationships. The Specialist is
expected to complete assigned duties with little external supervision and to
exercise extensive independent judgment as s/he works with diverse teams,
partners and stakeholders. The incumbent will share responsibility with other
EG Office staff for achieving integrated development objectives that support
increased community and household resilience, addressing demographic drivers,
particularly promoting economic opportunities for youth, and strengthening
Ugandan systems to deliver development results. The ENR Project Management
Specialist will be expected to contribute to team and office success in each of
five areas: 1) applying technical expertise to strategic planning and program
design; 2) managing and monitoring ENR programming and implementing partners;
3) contributing to and collaborating with the EG Office and other USAID/Uganda
offices and teams to achieve and report on development results; 4) cultivating
and maintaining effective relationships with the Government of Uganda (GOU),
the private sector, development partners and with other USG entities, including
USAID/Washington, other Missions, the U.S. Embassy, and others as needed; and
5) mentoring staff.
and Natural Resources (ENR) will provide program management expertise to the
team and contribute to the implementation and financial management of this
technically complex portfolio. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the
ENR Unit Leader, other ENR unit members, and staff in other EG Office units and
throughout the Mission to enhance the success of U.S. Government (USG) efforts
related to integrated natural resources management, biodiversity conservation
and climate resilience/climate risk management. This position contributes to
the strategic, technical, and management expertise necessary for the Mission to
manage and successfully implement biodiversity conservation and climate change
activities to reach the development objectives as described in the Mission’s
Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). USAID/Uganda’s Project
Management Specialist—ENR serves as the primary point of contact for the
mission’s climate resilience programs and advises mission leadership in matters
pertaining to climate risk management and integrated natural resources
management, including biodiversity conservation and water catchment management.
The principle function of the position is to provide state-of-the-art
specialized knowledge of technical and programmatic approaches in developing
and managing USAID/Uganda’s complex national and district-level activities
implemented under the USG’s biodiversity and climate change adaptation earmarks
as well as supporting the integration of sound natural resources management
across other sectors supported by the Mission. The ENR Specialist utilizes
in-depth knowledge of Uganda’s water and environment sector and knowledge of
Uganda’s socio-economic characteristics to provide expert advice to senior
Mission management. Particularly, s/he provides expert advice to senior Mission
management on issues related to climate resilience in the agriculture sector,
community-based natural resources management and landscape approaches, private
sector engagement in conservation and integrated water resources management.
S/he is also responsible for leading the design, development, and management of
the Mission’s strategies for multi-sectoral climate risk management. In sum,
the Specialist’s major responsibilities include program management, providing
technical expertise, shaping the technical direction of the mission in climate
resilience and ENR, and managing professional relationships. The Specialist is
expected to complete assigned duties with little external supervision and to
exercise extensive independent judgment as s/he works with diverse teams,
partners and stakeholders. The incumbent will share responsibility with other
EG Office staff for achieving integrated development objectives that support
increased community and household resilience, addressing demographic drivers,
particularly promoting economic opportunities for youth, and strengthening
Ugandan systems to deliver development results. The ENR Project Management
Specialist will be expected to contribute to team and office success in each of
five areas: 1) applying technical expertise to strategic planning and program
design; 2) managing and monitoring ENR programming and implementing partners;
3) contributing to and collaborating with the EG Office and other USAID/Uganda
offices and teams to achieve and report on development results; 4) cultivating
and maintaining effective relationships with the Government of Uganda (GOU),
the private sector, development partners and with other USG entities, including
USAID/Washington, other Missions, the U.S. Embassy, and others as needed; and
5) mentoring staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Apply ENR technical
expertise to strategic planning and program design – 20% The ENR Specialist provides strategic
leadership in applying innovative approaches and best practices to achieve
measureable results in climate resilience and natural resources management,
including biodiversity conservation as follows:
expertise to strategic planning and program design – 20% The ENR Specialist provides strategic
leadership in applying innovative approaches and best practices to achieve
measureable results in climate resilience and natural resources management,
including biodiversity conservation as follows:
- Provides technical information to the
Mission, GOU officials, other EG Office and Mission activity managers, and
other partners as it relates to biodiversity conservation, climate
adaptation, and other environmental issues and constraints. - Applies knowledge of Uganda and regional
governments to assess the suitability of activity designs and proposals.
S/he is responsible for obtaining support from and coordinating the
involvement of major stakeholders (including GOU ministries and boards;
GOU authorities charged with environmental management, climate change and
biodiversity conservation; communities; district local governments; and
other stakeholders) in the process of identifying components of effective
strategies and designs for new activities and determining achievable results
that will serve to preserve the natural resources base and promote climate
resilience while improving the economic condition of women and men in
Uganda and the region. - Obtains mission-level approval for the
initiation of new activities; provides substantive support and input for
the drafting of ENR sections of Mission strategy documents and other
concept papers and relevant documents, such as results frameworks,
activities packages, budgets, background documentation, and performance
monitoring plans. - Coordinates the drafting of activity
designs and other documents related to ENR; takes a leadership role in
implementing changes to existing activities; and serves as a member of
mission technical review teams for new concept papers, solicited or
unsolicited proposals, and proposed awards under USAID-funded activities.
Manage and monitor
ENR programming and implementing partners – 45%
ENR programming and implementing partners – 45%
The bulk of the ENR
Specialist’s responsibilities are in directly managing ENR implementing
instruments and partners and providing technical support and direction for ENR
elements integrated into other sector activities. S/He oversees significant,
complex, and sensitive portions of the overall USAID assistance to the GOU,
providing technical direction to implementing partners and exercising
designated approval authorities. The ENR Specialist will:
Specialist’s responsibilities are in directly managing ENR implementing
instruments and partners and providing technical support and direction for ENR
elements integrated into other sector activities. S/He oversees significant,
complex, and sensitive portions of the overall USAID assistance to the GOU,
providing technical direction to implementing partners and exercising
designated approval authorities. The ENR Specialist will:
- Foster collaboration, participation, and
agreement among implementing partners and USAID staff in the
implementation and monitoring of USAID-funded biodiversity conservation,
climate resilience and ENR activities. Provide technical leadership for
the integration of ENR and climate risk management for other sectors’ and
integrated activities. Responsible for providing strategic advice to
implementing partners to ensure adherence to USAID/Uganda’s strategy and
relevant USG policies. - Review, critique and approve project
planning, implementation and monitoring documents including work plans,
quarterly and annual reports, and project management plans. - Monitor activity spending; review and
respond to quarterly accruals and pipeline analysis. Provide input on
ENR-related budgetary issues to mission management, including analyses of
budgetary needs for existing and planned ENR activities and participating
in decision making around budget allocations for ENR programming. - Take a field-based approach to
monitoring implementation of biodiversity conservation, climate
resilience, and community-based natural resources management activities to
ensure the accuracy of their reporting and progress toward meeting project
goals. Work closely with other units within EG and with other offices to
support joint field visits that inform integrated approaches. - Ensure compliance with USAID regulations
in all aspects of project implementation.
Contribute to and
collaborate with the Economic Growth Office and other USAID/Uganda offices and
teams to achieve development results -15%
collaborate with the Economic Growth Office and other USAID/Uganda offices and
teams to achieve development results -15%
The ENR Specialist
will support the implementation of the integrated CDCS through deliberate
engagement across the Office of Economic Growth and with other Technical and
Support Offices across the mission as follows:
will support the implementation of the integrated CDCS through deliberate
engagement across the Office of Economic Growth and with other Technical and
Support Offices across the mission as follows:
- Maintain and share up-to-date knowledge
and information on all issues that relate to effective implementation of
ENR components of the CDCS; its goal, purpose and objective; its design
and relationship to other initiatives in Uganda; its geographic target
areas; its participating partners; and its operating procedures and
methodologies. - Participate fully in the achievement of
EG Office and other mission goals and objectives by encouraging teamwork,
facilitating the exchange of information, and promoting effective
management of integrated program activities.
- Provide information and recommendations to the ENR Team Leader and
EG Office - Director and Deputy Director on issues, implementation problems,
funding limitations, donor and government constraints and/or other
constraints that may affect achievement of desired results. - Assist in preparing ENR input into the Mission’s Operating Plan,
annual planning and performance monitoring, including reporting on results
achieved and resources required. Document key successes, prepare issue
papers, background memoranda, presentations, briefings, etc. as needed. - As designated, the Specialist has some activity management
backstopping responsibilities for the Agriculture and Private Sector Units
and is required to coordinate with and support members of the Vulnerable
Populations Unit and other ENR Unit members on cross cutting issues. S/He
also supports other USAID staff including senior managers, visiting USG
officials, and others in ENR-related public meetings, Held trips, and
discussions with Ugandan and regional officials and partner organizations.
Cultivate and
maintain effective relationships with GOU, the private sector, development
partners and with other US government entities including USAID/Washington,
other Missions, the US Embassy, and others as needed -10%
maintain effective relationships with GOU, the private sector, development
partners and with other US government entities including USAID/Washington,
other Missions, the US Embassy, and others as needed -10%
- Participate in meetings and events and
collaborate actively with appropriate GOU and private sector institutions
and organizations, development partners (e.g. donors, multi-lateral
development organizations, NGOs) to ensure effective coordination and
implementation of mission ENR activities. Represent the ENR Unit in
designated donor coordination meetings and in advisory, technical, or
steering committee meetings dealing with ENR issues. - Liaise with USAID/Washington on
technical, policy, and programmatic issues related to biodiversity
conservation, climate change and other environmental issues. Develop and
maintain working relationships with relevant staff in USAID/East Africa
and acquire knowledge of regional environmental issues and programs
relevant to Uganda. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with
appropriate staff of the U.S. Embassy and other USG agencies to ensure
that effective coordination is maintained.
Supervise and
Mentor staff -10% The
Specialist provides senior level support and mentoring on project management,
as well as state- of-the art, specialized knowledge of technical and
programmatic approaches in climate risk management/climate resilience,
biodiversity conservation and community-based natural resources management to
staff in EG. S/He will directly supervise one FSN Project Management
Specialist. The Specialist provides additional mentorship in climate risk management
to staff across the mission.
Mentor staff -10% The
Specialist provides senior level support and mentoring on project management,
as well as state- of-the art, specialized knowledge of technical and
programmatic approaches in climate risk management/climate resilience,
biodiversity conservation and community-based natural resources management to
staff in EG. S/He will directly supervise one FSN Project Management
Specialist. The Specialist provides additional mentorship in climate risk management
to staff across the mission.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed
below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the US Embassy Project Management Specialist
(Environment & Natural Resources) job opportunity should hold a
Master’s degree in a field relevant to ENR development assistance such as
wildlife management, natural resources management, forestry, ecology,
climate change or range science. - A minimum of six to eight years of progressively responsible,
professional experience, with at least five years of experience in
development assistance, or related work, for international development
organizations such as donor agencies, host government organizations or
private sector institutions. - Demonstrated knowledge of supporting a comprehensive approach to
biodiversity conservation and climate resilience is required including
strategic planning, project development, monitoring and reporting. - Thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and
practices of biodiversity conservation and climate resilience is required. - Demonstrated understanding of Uganda’s economic, political, social
and cultural characteristics and the history of development assistance, in
particular related to environment and natural resources management. - Awareness of Uganda’s development prospects and priorities related
to biodiversity conservation and/or climate change. - Solid understanding of international development business processes
for acquisition and assistance including planning, formation and
administration; how to manage procurement and assistance instruments; and
how partners do business. - Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience
and ability to work in teams, clear concise writing skills, ability to
meet tight deadlines with logical analyses and clear presentation is
essential. - Proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of counterparts
at all levels including those from host country government, NGOs, other
donors and rural resource users. - Computer literacy in word processing using Microsoft and
spreadsheets. - Demonstrated experience in the preparation and presentation of
complex reports and analyses. - Self-directed with demonstrated ability to perform with minimal
direct supervision. - Language Proficiency: Level IV English ability (Fluent), spoken and written, is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested
in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and
strictly adhere to the following:
in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and
strictly adhere to the following:
- A signed DS-174 Employment Application for Locally Employed Staff or
Family Member, Click
Here - Cover letter clearly indicating the position for which you are
applying and describing how you meet the minimum requirements - A Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Copies of Academic Transcripts
- Names, contact numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3)
professional references. At least one of the references must be a prior or
current direct supervisor.
Submit Application
To:
To:
Human Resources
Office
Office
By email at
KampalaHR@state.gov
KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Your
application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements
including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and
Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple
Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please clearly indicate the position
number and title you are applying for on the DS-174 form.
application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements
including submission of standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and
Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple
Attachments) and should not exceed 10MB. Please clearly indicate the position
number and title you are applying for on the DS-174 form.
Deadline: 26th October 2018
The US Mission in
Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in
employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal
employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity
enhancement programs.
Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in
employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal
employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity
enhancement programs.
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