Vacancy title:
Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Specialist
Deadline of this Job:
29th April, 2016
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving
lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education,
health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well
as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior
change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address
today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60
offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
About USAID ERICCA Project:
The USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change Adaptation
Activity (ERICCA) is assisting in the establishment of the Makerere University
Centre for Climate Change Research and Innovations (MUCCRI) as a recognized
national and regional hub of academic, professional development and research
excellence in climate science, climate adaptation, and related disciplines.
Under ERICCA, FHI 360 is mobilizing leading academics, scientists, and
researchers to work side-by-side and in partnership with Ugandan colleagues to
build upon the foundational efforts made by Makerere University College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and others to date.
Job Summary: The Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Specialist supports the
Chief of Party (COP) in the development and delivery of technical interventions
carried out by ERICCA. S/he will contribute to the development and review of
ERICCA’s deliverables, e.g. quarterly and technical reports. Further, the CCA
Specialist will work closely with the ERICCA Monitoring and Evaluation
(M&E) consultant to assure program performance management data are
accurately and completely reported. Additional details on responsibilities are
found below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer timely technical staff to design and implement ERICCA interventions
according to best practices while being tailored to the local context
Render support to the team in the development of annual work plans, quarterly
and annual reports
Offer technical support on climate adaptation and to senior technical staff in
the development and dissemination of tools and materials
Carry out research on climate change adaptation in the agricultural sector on
an as needed/requested basis
Work in liaison with the COP and Climate Change Technical Associate on
ERICCA-led website development efforts
Work closely with COP on monitoring and evaluation program
Assist with publications, web page content development, and ERICCA-supported
presentations
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in one of the
following fields: environmental science, natural resource management,
fisheries, conservation, natural science, geography or other relevant
international development field with bias towards climate change adaptation
A minimum of five years of demonstrated technical expertise, with
Uganda-specific experience, in a combination of the following technical areas:
climate change adaptation, agriculture, and natural resource management
Significant experience working on programs/activities with a particular focus
in climate change and capacity building in Uganda strongly preferred
Excellent organizational skills and track record in meeting deliverables and
deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
Demonstrated knowledge and experience/skills in scientific and project
reporting
Working experience with USAID funded projects will be an added advantage
Proven ability to travel in-country if needed
Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point
required
Job application procedure
All candidates who wish to join the USAID FHI360 project in the aforementioned
capacity should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary
requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.
O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please
clearly indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.