Job Vacancies in Uganda at USAID

Job Title: Biodiversity Habitat Conservation Coordinator

The biodiversity Habitat Conservation Coordinator will be based between Kampala and the Albertine Rift. She/ he will work with program team and partners to design, implement, and monitor program tourism development activities that would ensure sustainable biodiversity conservation.

Key Tasks
Ensure Sustainable biodiversity conservation through supporting designing and implementation of specific and timely strategic program interventions for effective sustainable tourism sector development;
Develop program tools that measure and ensure biodiversity areas benefit from increased tourism;
Ensure program efforts to conserve the Albertine Rift's important biodiversity link with the tourism sector development

Qualification and Experience
Masters' degree in Natural Resource Management, or Environmental conservation Studies, or related field especially protected areas management; with a minimum of 5 years experience providing technical expertise in implementation of conservation programs or practical conservation/ tourism training programs. Fluency of written and spoken English and strong computer skills


Job Title: Administrative and Data Assistant Manager

Key Tasks
Perform front desk duties and serve as telephone operator
Maintain project office files; ensuring that all correspondence and documents are properly copied and filled in accordance with filling system
Manage program database
Coordinate activities of short-term consultants-travel, accommodation and maintain consultant schedules, office meetings

Qualification and Experience
Bachelors degree in relevant field with a minimum of 1 years experience in a similar position; good working knowledge of wood processing, Photo shop,Flicker, and Spreadsheets is required plus excellent organizational skills and online info management abilities.

How to Apply
Qualified Applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, CV, a list of three references with contact information
Applications should be sent via mail to HR-STAR@Solimarinternational.org Clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject field.

Deadline: August, 28 2011