Deadline: 4 August 2015
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Programme Officer based in Kampala, Uganda.
The Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for both the administrative and technical management of the Water and Biodiversity thematic programme, within the country portfolio.
IUCN’s work focuses on valuing and conserving nature, ensuring effective and equitable governance of its use, and deploying nature-based solutions to global challenges in climate, food and development. IUCN supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world, and brings governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.
Key Job Responsibilities
Senior Programme Officer will perform the following functions-
- In consultation with project staff and the Finance Department; Prepare and update the Water and Biodiversity Portfolio on a regular basis and as requested by the Head of Office;
- Work closely with the Head of Office as well as relevant Technical Coordinators to identify opportunities and strategic approaches to ensure that the portfolio is financially viable and sustainable;
- Convene regular meetings with project staff to review progress on projects as well as cost recovery and provide monthly reports to the Head of Office
- Provide support to monitoring and evaluation processes of the portfolio of projects, ensuring that M&E processes are carried out in line with IUCN guidelines and procedures
- Ensure the timely implementation of projects within the portfolio, in accordance with the projects’ documents, supporting agreements (e.g. contracts, MoUs, Project Activity Implementation Agreements etc.), annual work plans and the procedures of IUCN;
- Ensure that programme/project budgets are utilized and monitored in accordance with IUCN internal controls and donor agreements;
- Lead and ensure the collection, collation, and reporting of all project data and documents, including timely submission of technical progress reports according to the agreed formats and deadlines
- Maintain appropriate and effective (timely, respectful and professional) communications with all IUCN and programme stakeholders; and
- Provide capacity strengthening to team members and project partners to improve capacity to deliver on project activities and objectives
- Develop strategic and operational work plans for the delivery of projects and other programmatic initiatives, ensuring integrated collaboration between IUCN’s thematic portfolios as appropriate;
- Contribute directly to the delivery of technical outputs, ensuring high quality, relevance and technical accuracy;
- Identify, establish and build relationships with strategic partners (including, but not limited to Members and Donors) relevant and necessary for Programme delivery and growth;
- Support the Technical Coordinators in developing and implementing strategies for learning and knowledge generation from ongoing initiatives for sharing with the wider Regional Team as well as the broader IUCN Constituency;
- Identify needs and opportunities for Programme development and work with the Technical Coordinator(s), the Head of Office and other members of the team to develop new concept notes and mobilizing resources; and
- Contribute to the review and development of IUCN’s regional programme as requested by the Head of Office.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A Master of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management, or its equivalent, with a specialisation in water resources or wetlands management
- Strong knowledge and experience in implementation of biodiversity and water related projects for mitigation and adaptation to climate change
- Basic knowledge of the Catchment Based Water Resource Management approach
- At least six years’ work experience in managing and coordinating projects within the water and wetlands sectors
- Proven experience in participatory natural resource management. Proven ability to organise and facilitate multi-stakeholder participatory processes
- Familiarity with the Ugandan Catchment Based Water Resource Management approach and associated policy and laws
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-partner environment
- Proven ability in project management and administration
- Ability to communicate with different partners and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in building teams for collective delivery
- Fluency in English
- Understanding of and motivated to work according to IUCN’s vision and approach
- Highly Computer literacy
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to gender issues
- Willingness to travel frequently in-country and abroad
- Must be an innovative and pro-active individual who is able to work with minimum supervision
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit IUCN.
