Job Title: Technical Advisor I, Adaptation Specialist
FHI 360
Location: Kampala, Kampala
Date: 05/29/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories:
Administrative / Clerical
FHI 360
Job Details
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About FHI:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer / Climate Adaptation Specialist for an anticipated program in Uganda, focusing on increasing professional expertise and research in higher education institutions to help meet the challenge of adapting to climate variability and change in the agricultural sector.
Job Summary: The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing technical oversight and assisting with day-to-day management and communications needs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides technical support on climate adaptation and guidance to staff and partners in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, and papers.
Implements and monitors climate change adaptation capacity building activities.
Supports training and capacity building strategy, conducts training on topics related to climate change adaptation in the agricultural sector.
Works with academic institutions, communities and partners to maximize local capacity. Works closely with the COP to ensure activities are implemented according to work plans and standard procedures.
Writes and edits technical reports and documents.
Assists with publications, web pages, and presentations.
Conducts research on climate change adaptation in the agricultural sector.
Provides support and input into the program’s performance monitoring and evaluation system.
Supports program COP in responding to internal and external requests and inquiries.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Master’s Degree in natural resources management, agriculture, environmental science, climate science, natural resources economics, public policy or other relevant field (a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and ten years of experience could be substituted for Master’s degree).
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on climate change issues.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
Experience in communications and administrative management of academic and a capacity building projects strongly preferred.
Previous experience working on similar programs/activities, with a particular focus in climate change and capacity building, in Uganda strongly preferred.
High level of interpersonal skills.
Strong English written and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel within country or region and internationally if needed.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should visit the career site of FHI 360 and register online through FHI 360's Career Center at the weblink provided or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
Deadline: 15 Jun 2013