Project Officer Jobs at Lutheran World Federation in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer – Forestry

Key Performance Areas:

    Assists the Sub Program Manager in planning, coordinating, implementing, supervising, monitoring and evaluation of all the project activities within the agro-forestry/environment sector as per the project document and budgets;
    Develops strategies to integrate the agro-forestry/environment sector activities into the sub program, in accordance with the established LWF/WS program policies, guidelines and procedures;
    Liaises and consults regularly with the relevant local authorities, community leaders, civil society/non-governmental organizations, collaborating/implementing partners, and other stakeholders where appropriate, in conjunction with the Project Manager, in relation to the planning, designing and implementation of all the community-based project activities in the agro-forestry/environment sector;
    Coordinates the mobilization of the target beneficiaries using the Rights-Based Approach (RBA) to enable them identify, access and analyze viable agro-forestry/environment sector project activities geared towards self-reliance and sustainability;
    Prepares periodic project work plans and budgets in conjunction with the Sub Program Manager and Project Accountant for the agro-forestry/environment sector and related activities in liaison with other section heads, to ensure appropriate utilization of project resources;
    Requisitions for or initiates procurement of required agro-forestry/environment project items/supplies in line with LWF policies, guidelines and procedures;
    Develops agro-forestry/environment sector monitoring and evaluation tools in conjunction with the Project Manager and uses them to check and report on the progress and quality of completed and on-going agro-forestry/environment project activities to ensure compliance with LWF policies and guidelines;
    Organizes and conducts field research involving data collection for statistical analysis on agro-forestry/environment sector operations, activities and related issues, facilitates monitoring and assessment of project impact on beneficiaries and makes recommendation for appropriate action;
    Supervises the Field Extension Workers and takes appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective performance;
    Prepares and submits agro-forestry/environment sector reports in accordance with the donor reporting templates and requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

    A University degree in Forestry from a reputable university
    At least two (2) years working in Agro-forestry in a reputable firm or International Non Governmental Organization
    Post-graduate diploma in project planning & management is desirable.
    Computer literacy and proficiency in project planning & management software application
    Certificate in supervisory skills, people management and/or leadership skills is desirable


How to Apply
Please send Curriculum Vitae detailed CVs, indicating three (3) referees all from previous work related background/relationship to:

The Human Resource Program Officer
Lutheran World Federation, Head Office
P.O. Box 5827 Kampala, Plot 1401 Gaba Road Nsambya
Email lwfkampala@lwf.or.ug

Deadline: 21st Sept 2012