Project Officer, Ecosystem Health job at World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

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 person to fill the position of Project Officer, Ecosystem Health

Job Summary
The Project Officer, Ecosystem Health will contribute to the implementation of the One Health project according to agreed objectives and time scale. She/he will work towards sustaining existing partnerships with the project partners
and with local partners composed of civil society actors, the private sector and the government at the relevant administrative levels. She/he will draft terms of reference, follows work plans and implements the project activities, supervise external consultants, follow the progress of project partners and monitor expenses. The Project Officer will work with the Project Manager for project related relations with public institutions, communications and administration related tasks.

In this regard, the Project Officer Ecosystems Health will:
• Work with the project team to implement project activities as per the work plan.

• Support beneficiary groups in developing quarterly/monthly and weekly work plans.
• Support capacity strengthening and awareness raising about the project among beneficiary communities

• Ensure that WWF UCO implementing partners mainstream the WWF social policies on gender, human rights, inclusion of indigenous peoples, and poverty in their programmes.

• Support preparation, development and implementation of One Health (OH) plans with participation of all stakeholders.
• Carry out training of local work teams/groups/individual communities and farmers for adoption of
• conservation and OH initiatives such as sustainable forest, wildlife and water management standards, measures and practices.

• Participate in developing and implementation of training designs and modules, activity work plans and organize
• training programs from time to time in relation to the project implementation. Organize training sessions and

• exchange learning visits for farmers, counterparts and community members.
• Supervise the Planting of the trees by farmers while giving technical advisory service, plus post planting management.

• Ensure that project implementation is in line with the existing ESSF guidelines and standards.
• Assist the programme units in enrolment of beneficiaries to participate in project initiatives.
• Conduct baseline assessment on environmental parameters for OH monitoring including forestry, wildlife and water resources.
• Act as “ambassadors of conservation” within the local communities by advocating for conservation of Biodiversity, Forest, Wildlife and water resources.
• Provide a communication channel between the project and interest groups including Forest, Wildlife and Water resource user groups, local governments.
• Advise beneficiaries on appropriate OH measures.
• Offer support during the distribution of conservation materials to beneficiaries and maintain accurate records during supply, delivery and the entire distribution chain.
• Participate in providing training and awareness to focal points and communities on the project.
• Support the project to carry out accurate data gathering, processing, participate in timely analysis and reporting using standard scientific developed templates, tools, processes and systems.
• Write activity reports detailing activities conducted and submit reports to the programme staff periodically.
• Identify negative environmental impacts created by the project and propose appropriate mitigation measures in line with Landscape Mitigation Framework.
• Prepare appropriate, situational, monthly, quarterly progress reports on the project, in collaboration with local governments, Civil Society Organizations, local communities and project partners.
• Maintain and regularly update activity files and reports in the office
• Ensure timely accountability of activity funds.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Social and Entrepreneur Forestry, Agriculture, or a related field is required. Candidates must have strong technical knowledge of freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and water governance issues, with the ability to articulate the interlinkages between these components and the One Health concept. At least three years of experience implementing forest, wildlife, agroecology, and water conservation initiatives in the field is essential.
The role requires a good understanding of people-centered conservation initiatives and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, local governments, NGOs, and community groups. Candidates should be familiar with working alongside key national and local stakeholders, such as the Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Environment Management Authority, and Ministry of Water and Environment. Fluency in English (both written and oral) is required, with the ability to communicate effectively with local communities (knowledge of local languages is an advantage).
Proficiency in standard office software, familiarity with GIS and remote sensing tools for spatial analysis and mapping, and skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis are desirable. Experience working with international NGOs, government agencies, or research institutions is highly valued.
Adherence to WWF’s values—Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration—is mandatory.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to recruitment@wwfuganda.org