Job Title: Project Officer – PUR Projet Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: PUR Projet
Job Location: Rwenzori region, Uganda (Kasese or Fort Portal)
PUR Projet Profile:
PUR Projet is a global leader in supply chain sustainability. We develop socio-environmental projects within the supply chains of our Corporate Partners. Through the economic and social empowerment of local communities and the introduction of sustainable development initiatives at the agricultural level, PUR Projet seeks to address climate change, while regenerating and preserving the ecosystems upon which these supply chains depend. Many of PUR Projet’s projects fall within the categories of insetting, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, forest conservation and landscape restoration. PUR Projet is a B Corp Company which employs over 140 people and a presence in 10 countries.
Job Summary:
Roles and responsibilities:
- Project management: Contribute to coordinate project schedules, collect and manage data for internal reporting, review project deliverables, and update reporting and communication materials supplied by the communication & marketing team. Work closely with the Project Manager, technicians and in-field partners to implement project activities, control quality of implementation, improve proceedings, and coordinate impact monitoring activities. Understand needs and train field partners on reporting and monitoring tools needed to execute the project and measure project impacts. Contributes to regular reporting on actuals, budget & reforecast.
- Project development: Support the development of strategy plans for new and existing projects, aligning with key industry frameworks and/or carbon accounting methodologies. Provide field insights to the programs team on demand of the project manager. Contribute to regular reporting on progress. Deliverable management : Maintain internal tools updated (ERP, project tools..) Provide field insights to support the production of client’s deliverables and development of communication and marketing content
- Project monitoring / data: Be responsible for the data collection with the support of Field Data Collectors/Officers. Adapt and implement data collection forms to the project’s local context. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of data collection with local partners and local teams, providing training when necessary. Manage field deployment of data collection. Consolidate and analyze data projects outputs and report to the Project Manager and the region’s Field Data Officer any issue. Support the implementation of the project’s impact monitoring strategies.
- Monitoring, planning and people management: Collect the supplier invoices and integrate them in the tool in a timely manner (ERP).with local admin support where needed. Communicate to the finance team if there is any delay.
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Partnership and representation: Supervise & work with local partners (cooperatives, farmers, associations, implementing partners). Represent PUR Projet at the manager’s request.
Minimum Qualifications:
You are organized; You have some knowledge in agroforestry, cocoa and coffee, and you are passionate about climate, agroecological topics to make a real impact: This position is for you!
We are looking for a candidate with :
- 2 years experience in sustainable agriculture managing projects or in consulting for the optimization of agricultural practices in Africa and/or field projects implementation worldwide.
- Graduated from a Msc in Environmental protection, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Agronomy, Forestry, Rural Development or equivalent.
- Knowledge/professional experience related to agroforestry with the coffee/cocoa supply chain.
- Knowledge with carbon certification for afforestation/reforestation projects will be an advantage.
- Digital Tools: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
- Must be fluent in English and local languages : Lukonzo, Rutooro will be a plus
- Candidates must have a valid National Identity card, a valid car and/or motorbike driver’s license, and a valid work permit – if applicable
- 1st call with the talent manager
- Case study with the Manager
- Reference check
*The applications must be in English
How To Apply for PUR Projet Uganda Jobs 2022
All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by submitting their applications through the link below.
Deadline: Open until filled
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