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Kidepo National Park Uganda, Uganda
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Project Officer job at Uganda Conservation Foundation
Uganda Conservation Foundation
Job Description
Job Title: UCF Project Officer (1 position)
Reports To: UCF Project Manager
Working Hours: Full-time
Workstation: UCF Field Office, Kidepo Valley National Park
Salary: To be disclosed to shortlisted candidates
Employment Duration: 20th January 2025 to 4th November 2027
Overview:
The UCF Project Officer role is a full-time position based in the Kidepo Valley Conservation Area Landscape for the project entitled "Supporting New and Existing Community Conservancies, Adjacent Parks and Forests in the Kidepo Turkana Landscape of Uganda and Kenya.” This three-year project is funded by the EU’s NaturAfrica programme for biodiversity and livelihoods in Africa, which was launched in 2021 to support large-scale, inter-regional conservation approaches focusing on Key Landscapes for Conservation and Development (KLCD). The project concentrates on the Karamoja and Turkana transboundary meta-landscape, and is implemented by the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) of Kenya, the Lead Agency, in partnership with the Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF), the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and the National Forest Authority (NFA) of Uganda.
The project aims to:
Strengthen capacity for inclusive conservation management, planning, and implementation by improving the capability of state agencies responsible for managing wildlife and forests in protected areas, and establishing strategically important community conservancies to sustain and restore ecological connectivity across the landscape.
Enhance access to equitable and sustainable green economy livelihood opportunities for all community members through the development of community-driven enterprises governed by the community conservancy process.
Strengthen capacity for land-use governance and natural resource management by protecting human rights and enabling structured forums for communication and dispute resolution between adjoining community conservancies, helping to mitigate and solve land-use and natural resource management conflicts.
In this role, the UCF Project Officer will support on-the-ground project activities for UCF’s project implementation in the Kidepo Valley Conservation Area Landscape, surrounding NFA CFRs, and the community conservancy programmes.
UCF and Partner Organizations:
NRT is a membership organization owned and led by 46 Community Conservancies across northern and coastal Kenya, and now north-eastern Uganda. Community Conservancies support the management of community-owned land for improving livelihoods.
UCF is a not-for-profit organization in the UK and Uganda, supporting the Uganda Wildlife Authority in safeguarding Uganda's natural heritage through wildlife conservation, park recovery, and community development initiatives. UCF has led recovery programmes in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo Valley National Parks.
UWA is a semi-autonomous government agency responsible for conserving and managing Uganda’s wildlife, overseeing 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, 5 community wildlife management areas, and 13 wildlife sanctuaries.
NFA manages Uganda’s central forest reserves on a sustainable basis and supplies forestry-related products and services to the government, local communities, and the private sector. NFA manages 506 central forest reserves to sustainably improve management and provide quality forestry products and services for socio-economic development in Uganda.
Purpose & Scope of the Role:
The Project Officer will be stationed at the field office in Kidepo Valley Conservation Area Landscape, working closely with the Project Manager, technical staff, and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Project Implementation:
Plan, coordinate, and implement project activities between technical staff and stakeholders.
Participate in developing and implementing day-to-day work plans and operational budgets.
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders within the project area on matters related to project implementation.
Supervise and monitor project activities, including data collection for monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Ensure proper utilization of project assets and resources in line with UCF’s policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure project implementation is aligned with approved project plans and budgets.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Support existing stakeholder networks and collaborations.
Support stakeholder network/collaborative meetings and engagements.
Ensure compliance with governance and project policies.
Reporting:
Ensure timely collection of data and information for project monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Work closely with the Communications Manager and M&E Manager to document success stories and report internally and externally.
Prepare and submit monthly activity reports following UCF guidelines.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Relevant University Degree.
At least five years of experience in project implementation and management, collaborating with stakeholders and liaising with partner organizations and community groups.
Experience working with government entities, development partners, and aid agencies.
Proven knowledge and experience in the not-for-profit sector, preferably with conservation-focused non-governmental organizations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, including with local communities, government agencies, and the not-for-profit sector.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team is an advantage.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Demonstrable report writing skills.
Self-driven, diligent, and highly organized.
Willingness to work in remote areas and passion for conservation.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Strong community engagement experience and skills.
Previous experience working in the Karamoja region is highly desirable.
Note: This position description is not exhaustive. The incumbent may be required to perform other reasonable project-related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. UCF reserves the right to amend duties and responsibilities as necessary to ensure effective project implementation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and a three-page CV, including two referees, to info@ugandacf.org by 5:00pm EAT on Friday, 3rd January 2025.
Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Late applications will not be considered.
UCF is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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