Climate Change Project Assistant Careers at ACT Alliance in Uganda

Job Title: Climate Change Project Assistant

Employer: ACT Alliance

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general coordination of the project strengthening local climate change advocacy - making local voices heard in the climate debate.
• Be responsible for the training modules for Climate Change/ DRR, including the preparation of in charge of training of communities, church leaders and ACT Forum Uganda member organizations in community-based DRR (CBDRR) skills, project cycle management, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments, Community Action Planning, climate risk assessments.
• Work closely with and forge working relationships with different government departments, scientific institutions (e.g. meteorological offices and Universities), churches and faith- based civil society organizations on behalf of ACT Uganda Forum, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth linkage between ACT Uganda forum and other organizations on DRR and CCA related matters.
• Organize meetings and workshops to promote capacity building at both local and national level on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Ensure timely narrative and financial reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a good University degree in climate change related fields including natural resource management, water management, forestry management, land management, irrigation or rural development.
• Profound working experience in the field of Climate Change Adaptation, DRR and capacity building among communities and partners (preferably in the region)
• Past experience in implementing and coordinating donor funded projects, using PCM and participatory methods.
• Significant experience in working with faith based and affiliated organizations.
• Working knowledge of HAP I SPEAR principles and willingness to adhere to them
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences
• Show commitment, desire and experience in working in rural settings
• Possess excellent written and oral English; knowledge of Ateso, akaramajong or Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills (Windows XP, spreadsheets, word- processing, databases and other programmes)

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should by sending their updated CVs and cover letter explaining their suitability for the post, including three work-related referees and copies of certificates via E-mail to: prak@dca.dk. Please clearly mark "ACT Project Assistant” in the subject field. Online attachments may not fill more than 2 MB.