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Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About IMPACT
IMPACT transforms how natural resources are managed in areas where security and human rights are at risk. We investigate and develop approaches for natural resources to improve security, development, and equality. We are an independent non-profit, collaborating with local partners for lasting change.
IMPACT is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and has offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Côte d’Ivoire as well as representation in Burkina Faso and Mali. IMPACT also has programming in Zimbabwe and Kenya.

About planetGOLD Uganda
The planetGOLD Uganda project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). In Uganda, IMPACT is the executing agency, in partnership with Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the country’s Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM).
The project will work together with local communities to reduce the use of mercury in artisanal and smallscale gold mining—the world’s largest source of anthropogenic emissions of mercury pollution— while improving the health and lives of local mining communities. The Ugandan project is part of a global program similarly implemented in 23 countries. Learn more: https://www.planetgold.org/uganda 

Environmental Officer
The Environmental Officersupports implementation of environmental-focused activities to be carried out as part of the planetGOLD Uganda project. Working closely with the Project Manager and other colleagues in the project’s management unit (PMU), the Environmental Officer will work with a number of stakeholders to carry out sensitization on mercury reduction in the ASGM sector and support uptake and adoption of practices and technologies that serve to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in the ASGM sector.
Under the supervision of the planetGOLD Uganda Project Manager, the Environmental Officer has the following primary responsibilities:

Participate in Activity Planning & Execution (60%)
1. Participate in activity planning and execution of assigned activities (i.e. those related to mercury sensitization, reduction and elimination).
2. Support processes to confirm target sites for interventions.
3. Support processes to identify project partners for specified activities (e.g. develop ToRs).
4. Liaise with project stakeholders (e.g. miners, traders, community leaders, etc.) as needed with respect to planned activities, logistical arrangements, etc.
5. Collaborate with other members of the PMU with respect to communications needs for activities, streamlining of the project’s gender action plan and stakeholder engagement plan, procurement and logistics coordinator, or other.
6. Ensure proper tracking of the necessary (gender-disaggregated) information related to activity implementation that is required for donor reporting and monitoring and evaluation, in close collaboration with the Training and Sensitization Coordinator.

Stakeholder Engagement (30%)
1. Respond to requests for information by project beneficiaries and stakeholders, as well as potential new stakeholders, especially in relation to mercury sensitization, reduction and elimination.
2. Support the Project Manager and the Events and Meeting Coordinator with planning and execution of relevant stakeholder engagement activities, as needed (e.g. National Workshop) – especially with respect to promoting women’s full and effective participation.
3. Present progress and learnings regarding specific activities to various stakeholders, such as during project steering committee meetings or annual workshops.

Communications (10%)
1. Proactively share information related to activity implementation with the Communications Manager.
2. Respond to targeted information requests from the Communications Manager in support of the development of specific communications and knowledge-sharing products.
3. Provide guidance to the Communications Manager and any communications consultants for the project on how to best communicate effectively with women beneficiaries and stakeholders.
4. Coordinate direct communication between the Communications Manager and project beneficiaries, where needed.
5. Candidates are asked to clearly demonstrate in their applications how they meet the requirements of the position.

Qualifications
The successful candidate MUST have the following experience and skills:
1. Minimum 5 years of experience working in the environment or conservation sector, international development sector, or similar
2. Fluently in English; knowledge of other languages spoken in Uganda is considered an asset
3. Demonstrated experience with environmental management, sensitization on environmental issues, engagement with communities to address environmental concerns, or other comparable experience
4. Bachelor’s degree in Environment studies, Environmental Engineering, Development Studies, Social Sciences and Geological Sciences or related area of study.
5. Strong Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
6. Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or communications is an asset

Key Competencies:
1. Committed to advancing awareness on environmental protection in a manner that also value understanding of the situation of artisanal miners (i.e. poverty, limited choices, etc.)
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Ability to work independently and to respect deadlines with minimal supervision
4. Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills: demonstrated ability to prioritize while managing a complex workload
5. Excellent problem solving and judgment
6. Team player: ability to work with colleagues at all levels (senior and junior) and in cross-cultural environments
7. Intuitive and pro-active: ability to identity potential issues, needs, threats or opportunities and brings these to the attention of Senior Management or relevant personnel
8. Ability to adapt to and work effectively on complex issues in a fast-paced environment


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Send the following information by email to jobs@impacttransform.org 
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position (maximum 2 pages)
• Your curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages)
• The completed Supplementary Information Form: https://impacttransform.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/02/Enviro-Officer_Feb-2023_FORM.doc 
• Preferred salary expectations
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No emails, whatsapp messaging, phone calls or walk-ins please.
Failure to comply with the elements requested above will automatically lead to the rejection of the application.
IMPACT operates a ZERO tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.


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