People, Culture And Administration Manager job at World Wide Fund for Nature
JOB DETAILS:

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

We seeks to recruit a proficient, energetic and motivated individual to take up this exciting position based at our Kampala Office.

Type of Contract – Fixed term
Location: - Kampala

The Role:
The People, Culture and Administration Manager will support delivery of WWF Uganda Conservation Strategy through the development and effective implementation WWF People, Culture and administration policies and standards.

Main Responsibilities:
1. Implement the people management and development strategy (including recruitment and selection practices, discipline, grievance, counselling, compensation and benefits, staff and consultant contracts, training and development, succession planning and talent management, morale and motivation, culture and attitudinal development);
2. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the performance appraisal system;
3. Develop and support measures to improve organizational culture and employee well-being;
4. Maintain staff files and oversee payroll administration and management;
5. Lead advisor to the Country Director and team in matters concerning people related risk management
6. Supervise and ensure full functionality of the Administration, IT/Logistics components for the country office.


What you need:
Qualifications and experience
Masters in Human Resources Management, Organisational Psychology with bachelor’s degree in related field such as and not limited to; Business Administration, Law, Organisational Development, Economics. At least 5 years of professional experience in HR in Uganda; membership of a relevant professional body would be a strong asset; Proven track record in Human Resources administration and management; Knowledge of the institutional, legal and policy framework of employment and HR management in Uganda; Experience in supervision of Administration components is required.

Required Skills and Competencies
The ability to communicate effectively, inspire, coach and seed behaviour change in the workplace; Proven leadership skills in design, administration and management of Human Resource Management systems, payroll, policies and processes; Excellent interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment; Experience of working in a matrix organization; High ethical standards of behavior, good judgment, respect for others, confidentiality and attention to detail; Energetic, proactive and capable of working independently as well as within and across teams. Identifies and aligns with the core values of WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.



JOB DETAILS:

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

We are seeking for a qualified Innovations Specialist identify innovative ways for responding to common conservation challenges faced in the recent programming with an aim to develop, accelerate and scale-up innovative solutions that contribute to WWF Uganda’s conservation work.

Type of Contract – Fixed term
Location: - Kampala

The Role:
The Innovations Specialist will be responsible establishing enabling conditions for innovation (ecosystem building), designing and facilitating innovation processes to support teams on the ground in developing solutions. To identify and build partnerships around innovation as well as document and share the lessons from the innovation programme at WWF Uganda.

Main Responsibilities:
1. Review the innovation work of WWF globally and explore what can be built on and replicated in the Ugandan context
2. Support ‘mapping’ of the local innovation ecosystem; identify key potential partners, and facilitate connections to promote innovative and collaborative approaches to conservation challenges
3. Identify and support local ‘solution’ development goals, and provide coaching to assist the team to co-create solution(s), including: ideation with the ‘right’ partners at the table, conducting empathy work, developing and testing ‘minimum viable product’ (MVP) and prototypes, validating solutions and business plans.
4. Catalyse local innovation to develop solutions, with enthusiasm, fresh perspective and support - help the local team as they launch their local innovation journey, to develop solutions to top local conservation challenges.
5. Establish sustainable funding models for communities to scale up conservation innovations
6. Promote value addition and green employment among women, male and female youth.
7. Attract private sector partnerships to accelerate and sustain bankable conservation innovations in climate change, extractives, fresh water, forests, wildlife and Energy.

What you need:
Qualifications and experience
An advanced degree in a relevant subject (such as entrepreneurship, innovation, business, technology). At least five (5) years relevant professional experience in developing and piloting innovations with proven experience and/or experience in leading Innovation processes and approaches e.g. design thinking, human centred design, prototyping, business development, and social entrepreneurship. Experience and or education in the following areas is an advantage: rural and agricultural innovation, nature-based enterprises, natural resources or agriculture economics. Prior knowledge and hands-on experience within the Ugandan/East African innovation ecosystem.

Required Skills and Competencies
1. Ability to inspire, excite and engage people in experimentation and unfolding their potential to innovate. Ability to come up with creative, practical and lean solutions to solve problems with excellent communications skills, both written and verbal (English). Facilitation skills relevant to drive innovation processes in the intersection between business and conservation. Ability to work independently, persistently and determined while encouraging collaboration, coordination, participation and partnership-building
2. Good networking skills and ability to apply them to drive open innovation processes and build up a culture of innovation at WWF.
3. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration



JOB DETAILS:

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to ensure continued funding through maintaining the existing sources, while innovatively looking out for new opportunities to support conservation work for WWF Uganda Country Office (UCO).
Type of Contract – Fixed term
Location: - Kampala

The Role:
The Fundraising and Partnerships Manager shall lead the development and implementation of the WWF UCO resource mobilization strategy to increase resource generation and diversify funding sources through proactive engagement with international funding agencies and development partners, government and non-government funding agencies, foundations local and international companies, private businesses, individuals and other innovative fundraising options to fund implementation of the conservation strategy.

Main Responsibilities:
1. Research conservation funding opportunities from statutory, private sector, corporations, High Net worth individuals (Major donors) and Individual funders (small sum).
2. In liaison with the Programme teams, prepare high quality proposals / Grant applications that meet specific donors' expectations and are in line with WWF fundraising and engagement guidelines.
3. Implement the fundraising strategy and develop annual fundraising plans and budgets in line with WWF-UCO’s strategic objectives.
4. Build relationships / Partnerships with major donors and / or private sector companies and make presentations on fundraising opportunities.
5. Explore and Identify potential donors, trusts, foundations, government agencies and other bodies and develop strategies to access these funds Map, research and select companies/sectors with high partnership potential and conduct due diligence processes to support corporate partnerships and mitigate risks of partnership attrition
6. Organize and coordinate fundraising campaigns/events and marketing efforts including, but not limited to; face to face, web, telemarketing, greeting cards, corporate and philanthropic giving, community, bequest, print advertising while incorporating innovative funding solutions (digital marketing, crowd funding etc.) and in line with WWF-UCO’s strategic objectives.
7. Maintain organized hard and soft files of all fundraising information ensuring that records are up to date, accessible and that all new contacts and correspondence has been entered.
8. Build capacity for technical conservation staff on writing successful grants and other relevant technical areas in fundraising and partnership management.


What you need:
Qualifications and experience
A Master’s degree in Economics, development studies, Business administration, Social Sciences, international Development, Marketing or related field. At least five (5) years proven experience of successful networking and fundraising in at least one of the areas of: public sector partnerships, major donors, trusts/foundations or corporate fundraising. Experience of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for new markets. Proven track record of generating significant gifts, preferably in the context of an international organization. Experience and expertise in developing relationships with institutional donors, high net worth individuals or corporations. Experience working in a similar role with INGOs preferable.

Required Skills and Competencies
Strong Fund raising, resource mobilization and negotiation skills. Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills including ability to build relationships with potential donors. Energetic, proactive and capable of working independently as well as being an active member of a multi-cultural team. Strong inter-personal skills with ddemonstrable ability to plan, action and prioritize own workload with minimum supervision. Identifies and aligns with the core values of WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.