Programme Assistant – Forest Management
Uganda * Full-time
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Category: NGO
Total Positions:
Location: Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct forest planning including strategic, operational and forest inventories for selected stakeholders.
• Contribute to valuation of forest plantations.
• Train forest owners and their employees in plantation development and wood processing skills courses (1 day to 5 days courses).
• Participate in the development of forest guidelines and promote their use to achieve Best Operating Practices (BOP).
• Plan and coordinate forestry related field days, on-site training, demonstrations and stakeholder exchange visits.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to ensure quality plantation standards are maintained.
• Facilitate formation and strengthening of aggregated wood processor groups.
• Support timber grading operations to ensure adherence to the national timber grading standards.
• Support UTGA members in establishment and management of forest resources to desired standards.
• Develop training materials and management information for staff and UTGA members.
• Contribute to UTGA’s research agenda.
• Implement and report on UTGA projects activities including where UTGA is an implementing partner.
• Oversee the forest restoration activities of UTGA.
• Represent UTGA in stakeholder engagements.
• Any other duties that may enhance the smooth running of the organization as may be assigned by your supervisor.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Minimum Requirements
• A Bachelor university degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or any related qualifications.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in commercial forestry, sustainable forest management, and natural resources management of small to medium-scale tree growers in Uganda.
• Must be a Ugandan National.
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English. (Level C)
• Online job training
• FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Technical/Functional Skills
• Solid experience in Forest Management, processing and training in Uganda.
• Experience in forestry certification and standards is an added advantage
• Previous experience working with international partners on related assignments.
• Selection Criteria
• A postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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