The Ugandan Jobline

• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• A signed DS-174 Employment Application for Locally Employed Staff or
  Family Member, Click
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• 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.

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