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Human Capital Business Solution HCBS
Regional Coordinator
Mbale, Uganda
Closing: Jul 13, 2024
7 days remainingPublished: Jul 2, 2024 (5 days ago)
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Requirements
• Masters’ Degree in Agricultural studies, Agronomy, Environmental Resource Management or related field is required
• Post graduate studies in Business Administration or Project Management, is an added advantage
• At least 8 years of professional work experience in a similar role/position, with proven experience in project management and leading a team of field staff of 10 people or more
• Experience in the areas of sustainable development, community-based approaches and natural resource management especially natural resource restoration and watershed management
• Demonstrated capacity to support, advise and guide institutional networking processes with Local Government and other stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skill and commitment to team work
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and team-building skills
• Excellent communicator with good writing and presentation skills in English language. Knowledge of local languages is an added benefit
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, influencing and advisory/coaching skills
• Affinity with capacity development and institutional change processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel & work extensively in highland areas of Uganda
Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-RC-REGIONAL COORDINATOR ELGON” as the Email subject via [email protected]
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Requirements
• Masters’ Degree in Agricultural studies, Agronomy, Environmental Resource Management or related field is required
• Post graduate studies in Business Administration or Project Management, is an added advantage
• At least 8 years of professional work experience in a similar role/position, with proven experience in project management and leading a team of field staff of 10 people or more
• Experience in the areas of sustainable development, community-based approaches and natural resource management especially natural resource restoration and watershed management
• Demonstrated capacity to support, advise and guide institutional networking processes with Local Government and other stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skill and commitment to team work
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and team-building skills
• Excellent communicator with good writing and presentation skills in English language. Knowledge of local languages is an added benefit
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, influencing and advisory/coaching skills
• Affinity with capacity development and institutional change processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel & work extensively in highland areas of Uganda
Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-RC-REGIONAL COORDINATOR ELGON” as the Email subject via [email protected]
• Oversee technical implementation of the project activities at the zonal level through the project field officers (team of 12 field staff)
• Supervise and coordinate implementation of project activities at the zonal level by the field staff to ensure that work plans are followed adequately and phased budgets are spent as required
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of project interventions in the zone through regular communication and reporting with the project HQ team
• Coordinate the interaction of activities implemented by staff along the three project pathways and provide strategic guidance to achieve project outputs and outcomes
• Work closely with regional water management programs of the Ministry of Water and Environment to align project activities with the respective zonal watershed management plans
• Represent the project in zonal forums and mechanisms that require focal points, and promote partnership-building with respect to watershed management issues
• Convene periodic meetings with relevant stakeholders in the zone to facilitate information-sharing, identify opportunities for cross-project collaboration, and synthesize best practices and lessons learned
• Facilitate implementation of the project baseline study and relevant research studies by actively contributing to their design, rollout, and report writing
• Facilitate opportunities for synergy with other interventions within the project sites through cross project planning and implementation to complement project interventions and address issues beyond the project’s scope
• Review and approve activity workplans, budgets, and field activity reports developed at zonal level – within delegated approval limits
• Assume organizational responsibility for monitoring of field office operations, including the coordination of shared resources and common services and harmonization of operational procedures and systems according to guidelines from management
• Ensure compliance with project systems and requirements, including responsibilities over quality and timely reporting (financial and narrative) on a periodic basis
• Systematically document experiences and lessons learned across districts, watersheds and facilitate information sharing and learning with the rest of the project team
• Compile and prepare periodic progress reports highlighting progress made in implementation of activities within the zone based on periodic plans
• Contribute to project newsletter articles and annual reports
• Perform any other related duties as required.
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