Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 07, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Field Officer-Southwestern Uganda
Organisation: International Crane Foundation
Title: Field Officer-Southwestern Uganda
Reports to: East African Regional Manager
Department: Africa Program
SUMMARY:
The African Crane Conservation Programme (ACCP), a partnership between the International Crane Foundation and the Endangered Wildlife Trust, aims to maintain stable wild populations of the four threatened crane species resident to sub-Saharan Africa: Wattled, Blue, Grey Crowned, and Black Crowned Cranes. Moving towards the ICF/EWT strategic vision for 2025, conservation efforts will be intensified in southwestern and south central Uganda for the conservation of Grey Crowned Cranes. The Uganda project
works to fulfill the requirements for securing and improving the ecological integrity of key sites for cranes in south western and south central Uganda in collaboration with local communities and key stakeholders, and monitoring and threat mitigation for Grey Crowned Cranes in the areas. The International Crane Foundation, registered in Uganda as an International Non-Governmental Organization, is looking for a dynamic, committed and confident Ugandan with passion, integrity and innovation to fill the position of Field Officer- South wesstern Uganda. The person will be responsible for overseeing and implementing our projects in south central Uganda, initially focusing in the Rukiga District.
This is one of two new exciting positions that will complement each other. Field based; the position will report into our East African Regional Manager. Although focused on Southwestern Uganda, the person will be expected to coordinate the youth education and community involvement efforts in Uganda. We are an equal opportunity employer and hence consider gender equality. .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
• Oversee and implement the ICF/EWT Partnership projects in southwestern Uganda, initially focused in the Rukiga District.
• Collect baseline data on cranes, wetlands and communities, and follow data collection protocols to monitor impact over time.
• Assist, where relevant, the mitigation of the threat of crane trade and powerline collisions, or any other threats that are identified.
• Fulfil an integrated approach to conservation through appropriate and relevant partnerships, incorporating a rights-based approach to family planning, improving human health and livelihood development both at a landscape level and through Conservation Agreement.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with both the local government authorities and local communities to promote mutual trust and strong program‐stakeholder relationships.
• Identify, mentor, supervise and coordinate the work of Crane Custodians, ambassadors for crane conservation efforts.
• Improve community awareness of cranes and wetlands, and the integrated family planning and human health aspects of our projects.
• Assist the East African Regional Manager with the production of technical reports and minutes of meetings.
• Participate in the drafting of project work plans, budgets and technical reports.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SETS
Applicants for this position should have experience in:
• Working in youth education and developing youth conservation programmes.
• Overseeing the planning, development and implementation of community and school conservation awareness campaigns.
• Training teachers in implementation of Environmental Education programmes.
• Community based natural resource management.
• Planning and coordinating training of communities in alternative livelihood enterprise development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Biological Sciences, Science Education or related fields. Additional training in youth education will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years field work experience in environmental education or community conservation projects.
• Ability to facilitate community-based workshops and training.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.).
• Proven ability to work in a team and facilitate work of other experts in the field.
• Good command of oral and written English.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond positively to feedback and differing points of view.
• Willingness to work in remote areas.
• Ability to maintain good team discipline and motivation.

Job Education: A bachelor’s degree

Job Experience: At least 2 years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
The International Crane Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and this position is open to nationals of Uganda. Qualified candidates should submit a two page CV, a daytime telephone contact, email address, names and addresses of three referees and a cover letter explaining how their experience will contribute to the requirements of the position. All applications should be sent to: adalberta@savingcranes.org  .
Applications close on 16 August 2020, and any applicants who will not have heard from the International Crane Foundation by 21 August 2020 should consider their application unsuccessful.

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