Trust For Africa’s
orphans in partnership with TAO is implementing a three year
agribusiness project for women heads of family through sunflower growing
in Padar district. A comic relief funded project has received
additional funding from Comic for a climate change project as a
component of the current project.
TAOU is therefore seeking a suitable candidate for the post of climate change.
POSITION : Climate Change Officer
LOCATION : Puranga Sub county Padar district.
Reporting to the Agribusiness officer, and will be responsible for
providing technical support on natural resources management particularly
in the area of climate change and advocacy programming. The post holder
is primarily responsible for providing leadership on mainstreaming
Climate Change in the agribusiness for women heads of families’ project
in Puranga Pader district.
Work relationship:
- In addition to working under the direct supervision of the
Agribusiness Officer, the Climate Change Officer will work
collaboratively with the Project Extension Officers
Duties;
- Provide technical leadership on the implementation and evaluation of the Climate change component of the Comic Relief project.
- Ensure timely implementation of all project initiatives and report back to all stakeholders
- Facilitate the establishment of apiaries, tree planting and compost manure as key components of the project
- Work with Extension workers to organize the women farmers groups and
train them in beekeeping, tree planting and soil conservation
- Engage civil society groups, government and other decision makers to act on issues of climate change
- Continuously review the mainstreaming of climate change
- considerations in project activities and reporting of success stories
- As part of the advocacy component of the project-design of suitable
IEC materials to educate and sensitize community members on the effects
of climate
- Identify and train community climate change agents
- Establish and maintain regular contact with beneficiary groups whenever appropriate to ensure successful project progress
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Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental conservation or a related field.
- A Post graduate qualification in Project/ program design, development and management will be an added advantage.
- At least two years' experience of working on climate change, or
related environment issues, either in an NGO or the public or private
sector.
- At least two years' field-related project experience with proven
skills in design, management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
- Broad knowledge of environment and natural resource management issues in Uganda particularly related to climate change.
- A broad understanding of the various aspects of climate
change adaptation, particularly frameworks, strategies and tools
for implementation.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
- Willingness to travel extensively among the community and interact effectively with women heads of families.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, and as part of a wider network, is essential.
- The commitment and drive to achieve challenging goals; a problem-solving attitude is essential.
- Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for research.
- Ability to speak fluently in Luo is very essential.
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Experience:
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How to apply:
To apply for this post, send a letter of application
stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post, and
your suitability for this role, along with your CV/resume to Trust for Africa’s Orphans Uganda, P. 0. Box 4523 Kampala. Plot 14 Keneth Dale Close, Kamwokya
Deadline for applications: Monday 1st October 2012 |
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