Employing Organization: Delegation of
the European Union (EU)
Work Station: Kampala,
Uganda
The Section of: Rural Development
Section
About European Union (EU):
The EU
is a unique economic and political partnership between 28 European countries
that together cover much of the continent. The EU was created in the aftermath
of the Second World War. The first steps were to foster economic cooperation:
the idea being that countries who trade with one another become economically
interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict. The result was the
European Economic Community (EEC), created in 1958, and initially increasing
economic cooperation between six countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg
and the Netherlands. Since then, a huge single market has been created and
continues to develop towards its full potential.
Information About The Organisational
Set-up:
The
Operations Officer will be part of the Rural Development Section, under the
overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Section, Head of Operations and
Head of Delegation. This section is responsible for the preparation and
implementation of Climate
Change
related programmes and activities funded by the EU in Uganda.
The
Rural Development Section is currently staffed with one official, one contract
agent and three local agents. The task involves significant contact with
Headquarters and Delegations
in the
region and might require travelling in the region and abroad.
Brief Job
Summary: The Operations Officer will facilitate the
effective and efficient initiation, implementation and closure of EU supported programmes and
projects related to environment and rural development. The Operations Officer is
attached to the Rural Development Section in the Delegation of the European Commission in Kampala
and directly answerable to the Head of the Section. (S) he works in close collaboration
with other members of the section, and other sections in the Delegation.
Major Duties &Responsibilities:
- Identification of opportunities and needs for EU support and initiation of new initiatives in the Climate Change sector in consultation with local stakeholders and development partners;
- To assist the Head of Section in the management of projects/programmes in the framework of the E. C. Project Management Cycle of Programming, Identification, Formulation, Financing, Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitoring of ongoing EU Climate Change programmes/projects in terms of adherence to agreements and work programmes, and to EU systems, procedures and regulations;
- Timely and quality preparation and processing of correspondence, Terms of References (ToRs), Tender Dossiers, Contracts, Payments and other documentation as required for the smooth initiation, implementation and closure of EU Climate Change projects and programmes;
- Liaising with Technical Assistants and National Project Directors of Climate Change related projects and programmes, provide timely and quality feedback as required and guide them on EU rules and procedures;
- Liaising with Government of Uganda (GoU) officials, other development partner agencies, the private sector and civil society organisations on matters concerning Climate Change, in particular attend, donor group meetings, steering committee meetings and relevant workshops, seminars and functions;
- Collecting, analysing and sharing relevant international and local information with regards to Climate Change in particular to support informed decision making of the EU Delegation and Rural Development Section in relation to their policies, projects and programmes
- To actively contribute to the preparation of the section's regular reporting, including providing inputs for the annual report, project fiches, External Annual Management Report, Annual Management Plan, etc.
- To assist the Head of Section in the preparation of analytical notes/reports on policy and other issues related to Climate change in Uganda, and relevant in informing decision making processes.
- Performs any other tasks relevant to the activities of the section and Delegation as assigned by the Head of Delegation! Section
Required Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
- The applicant should hold a university degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Studies or Agriculture, a Master's degree in Environment/ Climate Change will be an added advantage.
- A Post graduate training in the above areas or closely related relevant courses will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in the environment field, and specific climate change experience would be an asset.
- Experience in policy/project feasibility analysis, and use of multiple/innovative financial instruments for financing development projects is desirable.
- Knowledge of EU procedures would be an asset.
- Experience with project management, in particular with regard to the project cycle of identification, preparation, implementation and evaluation of projects.
- Mixed experience of international development agencies, private and public sectors would be an advantage, as well as expenence m a multicultural working environment.
Key Personal Competencies:
Management Skills:
- Capacity to focus on priorities, to organize work and to deliver timely.
- Ability to negotiate at all levels.
- Able to identify and analyse key points in verbal and numerical information, evaluate alternatives objectively and make sound, logical and well-argued judgments taking on board the impact of decisions.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent command of written and spoken English. Good knowledge of other EU national language (preferably French) will be an advantage.
- Excellent drafting skills.
- Good capacity to communicate clearly, presenting complex matters in an understandable manner, both orally and in written form.
- Ability to develop and maintain an effective network of contacts and to communicate knowledgably and confidently with colleagues and external partners.
- Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people and to build productive and cooperative working relationships.
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands.
- Ability to perform duties with speed and accuracy without immediate supervision.
- Willingness to dedicate extra-time when and if needed and requested by the Head of Section.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team
Procedure On How to Apply:
All applicants should send an application letter, a completed EU Standard Curriculum Vitae , download here, that must include three relevant referees, reference letter(s) of previous employment(s) and copies of education and training certificates addressed to:
All applicants should send an application letter, a completed EU Standard Curriculum Vitae , download here, that must include three relevant referees, reference letter(s) of previous employment(s) and copies of education and training certificates addressed to:
Head of Delegation
European Union
Delegation to the Republic of Uganda
Crested Towers, 15th floor
Plot 17-23 Hannington Road
Kampala, Uganda
NOTIFICATION: Please clearly indicate: Application - Operations Officer Climate Change