Vacancy title:
Plantation Officer - PO

Jobs at:
Food and Agriculture Organisation

Deadline of this Job:
24th February 2017

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
The global mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The FAO Representation in Uganda needs to fill various positions under the project SPGS ill as detailed below;

Vacancy Announcement No: FRUGA/02/SPGS3/17
Post Title: Plantation Officer - PO
Duty Station: Kampala (hut may change based on need)
Type of contract: SC
Duration at the assignment: 11 months (Renewable)

Job Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of FAO Representative in Uganda, and the direct technical supervision of international Projector Coordinator, and in close cooperation with Assistant National Project Coordinator, the Plantation Officer will provide technical assistance to support effective implementation, delivery and future programming for commercial forestry plantation development in some clusters located in the northern area of Uganda.

Specifically, the plantation officer will be responsible for:

•  Plan, conduct, appraise and train woodlot, community groups and small, medium and large scale planters to ensure skills transfer and better results;
• Inspect SPGS woodlot, small, medium and large scale plantings to make sure work is done according to plantation and management standards;
• Mobilise and monitor community, sman, mediums and large scale planting initiatives under SPGS project;
• Compile and file community, woodlot and other plantation documents into SPGS data base and for future reference;
• Prepare timely inspection and evaluation reports;
• Write articles for publication in SPGS newsletters and briefs, ensure publicity materials concerning the woodlot, community and other afforestation are well distributed;
• Create linkages and communication with key stake holders to ensure sustainability of the support and project visibility;
• Monitor beneficiaries of community and smallholder seedlings grants and woodlot planting in every planting season;
• Develop and execute short and long term plans to ensure smooth running and success of the community, woodlot and small, medium and large scale component of the project;
• Recommend changes in management and organization of community and woodlot activities to ensure their effectiveness and for timely delivery; and
•  Undertake any other activities related to the project as required.

Minimum academic qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelors Degree in forestry, natural resource management, environment management, or any other related field.

Required Competencies or experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in forestry environment notably plantation establishment. Knowledge and understanding of the commercial forestry industry would be an added advantage.
• Experience in working and supervising work with communities, contractors and wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work amicably with diverse stakeholders

Job application procedure
Ugandan nationals who meet the requirements above are requested to submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of their academic certificates and a completed FAO Personal Profile Form that can be accessed via

http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/  in a sealed envelope, quoting Vacancy Announcement no. addressed to The Country Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Uganda. Envelopes should be registered at the reception of the FAO offices at Plot 88 Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Kampala no later than 2.00 pm on the closing date of application.

Closing date: 24th February 2017 Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: FAO does not charge applicants any tees at any stage in the recruitment process.