Vacancy title:
Project Officer

Jobs at:
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)

Deadline of this Job:
10th March 2017, at 12:00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
BACKGROUND: WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is a conservation organization established in 1961, with over 5 million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF‘s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by: - Conserving the world's biological diversity, - Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and - Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

Project Officer

Job Summary: To implement, monitor and evaluate the “Oil for Development Project" and strengthen WWF UCO‘s contribution towards better management of environmental and social aspects of oil and gas development in Uganda.

Job Specifications: The job holder should have: (1) Bachelor's (honors) degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sector Planning, Community Development or related field (2) At least years demonstrated work experience in civil society engagement, organizational capacity development, lobbying, advocacy, natural resources management and research in a reputable NGO. Experience in oil and gas or extractives development is an added advantage. (3) Key personal competencies: must be a team player with excellent oral, written and analytical skills. Must be detail-orientated, self- motivated and able to work with multi- cultural teams.

Job application procedure
Suitable candidates should submit their cover letter (clearly marked per position), Curriculum Vitae, copies of professional! Academic documents and details of three referees to;
The Human Resources Officer WWF Uganda Country Offlce Plot 2, Sturrock Road, Kololo P.O. Box 8745, Kampala, Uganda.

Or send them via email to kampala@wwfuganda.org ; applications should not exceed 2MBs, no later than Friday, 10th March 2017, at 12:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

WWF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.