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Job Title: Project Assistant, Integrated Water; Resource Management (IWRM)

Position Overview:
The project assistant will oversee project implementation, project planning/designing and expectations. The position holder will work closely with the existing structures at district, sub-county and village level as well as Global Water Initiatives partners in implementing the project; activities. Position will be based in Lira/Otuke and report the Global Water Initiatives Project Manager

Qualifications, Experience and Abilities required:
The suitable candidate will preferably have: qualifications including but not limited to: A degree: in any one of the following disciplines: agriculture, : forestry, environment science and natural resources management, and rural development together with: Proven experiences in developing systems : for coordinating activities concerning social mobilization, participatory watershed planning in the project water resources and natural resources planning/management or related field with at least 3 years experience of relevant working experience after graduation in watershed
• Experience in participatory rural appraisal (PRA)
• Group and adult facilitation skills and experience,
• Good report writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills.
• Good knowledge and application of Microsoft word. Excel and Power Point.
• Strong understanding of organizational systems operations and development.
• Experience in project planning, management, and appraisal/evaluation.
• Minimum 2 years working for a non-governmental organization or a reputable
• Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship, appreciation of diversity in the GWI partnership and ability Jo build trust in the Global Water Initiatives partnership.
• Experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building.
• Knowledge of Luo is an added advantage.
Apply for this job

Please send Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three work-related referees, together with a supporting statement (typed cover letter), which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria and a typed covering letter to:

E-mail address: jobs@ug.earo.crs.org

OR

CRS/Uganda,
P. O. BOX 30086, Kampala
ATTN: HR Manager

OR

Plot 577, Block 15 Old Nsambya Road (behind the US Embassy)
(please include position title on the outside of the envelope and on subject line)

Application deadline is November 5th, 2010

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications
meet the requirements of above mentioned positions are particularly welcome to apply,

Only Short listed candidates only will be contacted, Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about us, please: visit www.crs.org.