National Project manager Job - WWF

Required Qualifications
1. Education: Higher University degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Management
2. Experience:
A minimum of 6 years work experience in the management of projects in the field of natural resources management and sustainable development;
• Demonstrable experience in working with partners and stakeholders at all levels, from Government Ministries, Local Governments down to communities;
• Clear understanding of natural resource management policies and local government political structures;
• Previous work experience in the Afro-montane forest ecosystem of the Albertine Rift is an advantage;
• Ability to speak Lunyoro and/or Rutooro is an added advantage.

3. Skills and abilities:
• Proven leadership, team building and management skills;
• A working knowledge of financial management, especially at the project level;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to network, develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, internally and with local communities, local governments and CSOs;
• Adaptability and flexibility; able to take initiatives and prioritize among competing demands;
• Must be computer literate; familiarity with GIS applications is desirable.
• Must have the ability to lead a multi-cultural team and an interest in capacity building.
• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout the project area to visit sites where project-assisted activities are taking place.
• Strong skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and experience working with donors;
• Proven 8 demonstrated trait of high integrity, honesty, accountability and transparency in managing public resources;
Apply for this job

Candidates meeting the required qualifications, skills and experience should send a letter of application and a detailed CV, telephone contacts and addresses of at least 3 referees to the Country Director,
WWF Uganda Country Office,
P.O Box 8758, Kampala

OR email kamBala@wwfuganda.org not later than 10¬th September 2010.

Note; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.