Background

The Ministry of Water and Environment, with support from the European Union and the Royal Danish Government, is implementing the Partnering for Forests (P4F) Project. The project is as a result of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the European Union and the Government of Uganda on 8th November 2022 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt with a mutual goal of enabling forests to fulfill their multiple roles in society, economy and environment. The overall objective of this project is to implement targeted sustainable development, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and biodiversity conservation by addressing critical issues in forest governance and management in Uganda, contributing to both national economic development. and global environmental goals.

In order to successfully implement the project, the following staff have been identified as critical for filling for project implementation.

1. Job Title: Technical Support Officer (TSO)

No. Vacancy: 1

Duty Station: Head Office

Contract Duration: 2 years (Renewable)

Reports to: The National Project Coordinator of the P4F Project/EU Partnership

Key duties and responsibilities of the TSO will, among others, include:

• Technical guidance: Provide expert guidance to the program coordinator and other team members on technical aspects of the program, helping them troubleshoot technical challenges that arise during project implementation and make informed decisions.
• Standards Adherence and Quality Control: Ensure that all forestry activities adhere to relevant industry standards, environmental regulations, and best practices and impiement quality control measures to guarantee achievement of the project goal.
• Skills enhancement Identify areas where community members, project staff and other implementation partners need technical skills improvement. and facilitate / propose and organize appropnate training sessions.

Minimum requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Forestry, conservation, ecology, environmental science and or related field is required.
• A first level university degree in forestry, community forestry, conservation, environmental science or relevant academic qualifications
• At least 10 years of professional experience at a strategic level, involving planning, management and reporting in the areas of forestry, environment and conservation.
• Experience with implementing EU funded projects will be an added. advantage

• Professional certification/accreditation in project management is an added advantage
• This position is open to both local and international candidates.

2. Job Title :Finance and Administration Officer/ Project Accountant

No. Vacancy: 1

Duty Station: Head Office

Contract Duration: 2 years (Renewable)

Reports to: The Assistant Commissioner, Accounts.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform routine financial administration support and transaction processing
  tasks
• Developing detailed project budgets, work plans, including cost breakdowns for different components and activities.
• Monitoring budget execution against approved plans, identifying potential cost overruns and proposing corrective actions.
• Conducting regular financial analysis of project expenditures to assess efficiency and effectiveness.
• Preparing financial reports highlighting key performance indicators and the financial health of the project.

Minimum Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Accounting, business administration, finance or related field is required.
• A first level university degree in the above-mentioned fields with a combination of relevant academic qualifications (certification/training in finance/Accountancy)

• Professional certification/accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant
  (CPA), Chartered Accountant or by a similar professional body is a MUST

• International Public Sector Accounting standards (IPSAS) is required
  International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is required.
• Five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting. cash management and related support work.
• Experience with implementing EU funded programs is an added advantage.
• A national of the republic of Uganda

3. Job Title: Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

No. Vacancy: 1

Duty Station: Head Office

Contract Duration: 2 years (Renewable)

Reports to: The National Project Coordinator

Key duties and responsibilities of the M&E Officer will among others include:

• Developing P4F Project M&E Framework that aligns with the projects objectives, outcomes, and indicators across the different Components with P4F Implementing Partners and the Forest Partnership. This framework should outline the methodologies, tools, and processes for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate and oversee data collection activities across all implementing partners and agencies. Ensure that data is collected systematically and in a timely manner according to the M&E framework.
• In collaboration with the other implementing partners of the PF Project develop and maintain a robust data management system to store, process, and retrieve data. He/she will provide technical support and manage the Project’s Information System and Applications. The officer will be responsible for developing tools for capturing real time data on activities and Key performance indicators (KPls)
• Analyze collected data to assess project performance against targets. Use statistical tools and software to interpret data and identify trends, patters, and areas needing improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, statistics or natural science disciplines:
• Postgraduate Diploma in monitoring and evaluation
• Understanding the current M&E systems in development organizations with at least +10 years minimum of experience in monitoring and evaluation positions.
• At least 5 of working experience in forestry or related projects involving GIS data collection and management;
• Experience in conservation projects will be an added advantage
• Experience in implementing EU-funded projects, including familiarity with EU monitoring and evaluation frameworks such as GERF and OPSYS, will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification/accreditation in project management is an added advantage

4. Job Title: Program Outreach Officer/PCO

No. Vacancy: 1

Duty Station: Head Office

Contract Duration: 2 years

Reports to: The National Project Coordinator of the EUPartnership

Key duties and responsibilities among others are:-

• Prepare a detailed project component outreach plan that aligns with the EU’s communication guidelines.
• Develop a comprehensive Project Component awareness plan specifying activities to be undertaken, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Support project component internal communication ensuring that project staff and immediate target stakeholders are up to date with achievements of milestones, potential risks and challenges and ongoing activities.
• Support the PC in effective preparation of content for the Forestry Programme steering committee meetings, Project Component technical engagements and other related events.

Minimum requirements

• A degree in mass communication, sociology, education, forestry or agricultural extension and other relevant subjects or equivalent experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Master’s degree in any of the above fields with a bias in extension services community development, natural resources management or any other related fields
• At least 10 years experience in community mobilisation, rural development, forestry extension, stakeholder engagements, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in developing and implementing outreach programmes in reputable national and international organizations
• Training or experience in ESG (Environment, Sustainability and Governance) is added advantage.
• Must be a Ugandan national

All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Friday 13th February. 2026.

PERMANENT SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT