Technical Support Officer at Ministry of Water and Environment, Uganda, Kampala

Job Description

The Technical Support Officer will provide expert knowledge and guidance related to technical aspects of the P4F Project and the Forest Partnership.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Technical Support Officer 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 implement 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 appropriate training sessions.
 Technical Monitoring: undertake an internal review of the log frame and develop/update technical indicators and parameters to monitor the progress and quality of the program ensuring they align with the current program context and are standard. Also, work with the M&E Specialist to deliver the Monitoring Evaluation And Learning (MEAL) component of the
program.
 Innovation: Stay up to date with the current affairs in the forestry sector including latest advancements in forestry research and technology,
opportunities for resource mobilization, trade, regulation, integrating innovative approaches and best practices into project activities whenever applicable, especially issues that might require the attention of the
political dialogue.
 Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed quality and timely periodic technical reports and provide support to the Project Accountant with variance notes

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