GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organization working in Uganda. Our mandate is to work to ensure that the poor and vulnerable are able to exercise their fundamental rights and meet their basic needs. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities. GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda's child protection policy. GOAL is also committed to gender equality throughout the organization and to addressing the basic rights and needs of vulnerable populations throughout the developing world by focusing on gender issues across the full range of sectors within existing policies, development strategies and priorities.
Goal reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization.
Programme Overview:
GOAL has recently secured some funding and is expanding and is starting more projects in Abim and Bugiri Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on GOAL's four sectors of Health (including WASH), Education, Livelihoods and HIV/AIDS. We are progressively mainstreaming issues of HIV/AIDS, gender child protection, disabilities, environment and disaster risk reduction across all our activities. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organizations to effect our mission. GOAL Uganda current programme includes; the Bugiri District HIV/AIDS programme which encompasses the Housing Support Project, the Pader District crisis recovery/development programme and the Abim District recovery/development programme. The emergency and crisis recovery programme is currently focusing on transitioning from emergency to long term recovery as the affected populations move from the camps towards their original homes and it is implemented by a team of GOAL staff based in Kalongo,Pader District and Abim. To support these programmes, GOAL seeks to recruit qualified persons that can take up the challenge.
Environmental and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Advisor - Kampala
General Description of the Role:
GOAL Uganda is seeking an experienced and qualified Ugandan National to facilitate the mainstreaming of environmental issues and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in all GOAL Uganda programme offices. GOAL therefore is seeking to recruit an Environment and DRR Advisor who will;
• Lead the process of development and dissemination of a comprehen¬sive policy on environmental programming based on an understand¬ing of the need to promote development which does not result in dam¬aging or irreversible environmental impacts;
• Advise upon and facilitate the development and selection of appropriate tools for the assessment of environmental impact of programme activities and design of future programming; for both impact mitigation as well as their sustainability in contextually assessed DRR scenario plans;
* Carry-out environmental audits and assessments for existing and planned projects;
* Ensure GOAL Uganda's compliance with environmental legislation in co-ordination with local government authorities and the Uganda Requirements
(Essential):
Environment Management Authority (NEMA);
* Provide in-house and on-the-job training for staff at all levels and other stakeholders/partners in environmental and DRR mainstreaming issues;
* Assist with the development of both GOAL Uganda and GOAL Global environmental policy and tools. Requirements (Essential):
* Minimum of Bachelors degree in Environmental Science; Social Sciences; development studies or relevant other field;
* Minimum of 3 years experience of leading environmental audits and assessments of projects addressing Water and Sanitation, small scale construction, sustainable livelihoods interventions or similar;
* Knowledge of the Uganda Environment legislation and ability to work effectively with environmental legal frameworks;
* Excellent report writing skills in English language;
* Significant experience of proposal writing for international donors with specific focus on Environment and DRR, Desirable:
* Experience in environmental assessment and audit of projects in an international context;
* Post graduate qualification in Environmental Science; Social Sciences; development studies or Disaster Risk Management discipline.
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer) and daytime contact number by 9th July 2010. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be hand delivered or sent to;
The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator,
GOAL Uganda,
P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, next to DED
Or email to: application@goaluganda.com
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Goal reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization.
Programme Overview:
GOAL has recently secured some funding and is expanding and is starting more projects in Abim and Bugiri Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on GOAL's four sectors of Health (including WASH), Education, Livelihoods and HIV/AIDS. We are progressively mainstreaming issues of HIV/AIDS, gender child protection, disabilities, environment and disaster risk reduction across all our activities. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organizations to effect our mission. GOAL Uganda current programme includes; the Bugiri District HIV/AIDS programme which encompasses the Housing Support Project, the Pader District crisis recovery/development programme and the Abim District recovery/development programme. The emergency and crisis recovery programme is currently focusing on transitioning from emergency to long term recovery as the affected populations move from the camps towards their original homes and it is implemented by a team of GOAL staff based in Kalongo,Pader District and Abim. To support these programmes, GOAL seeks to recruit qualified persons that can take up the challenge.
Environmental and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Advisor - Kampala
General Description of the Role:
GOAL Uganda is seeking an experienced and qualified Ugandan National to facilitate the mainstreaming of environmental issues and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in all GOAL Uganda programme offices. GOAL therefore is seeking to recruit an Environment and DRR Advisor who will;
• Lead the process of development and dissemination of a comprehen¬sive policy on environmental programming based on an understand¬ing of the need to promote development which does not result in dam¬aging or irreversible environmental impacts;
• Advise upon and facilitate the development and selection of appropriate tools for the assessment of environmental impact of programme activities and design of future programming; for both impact mitigation as well as their sustainability in contextually assessed DRR scenario plans;
* Carry-out environmental audits and assessments for existing and planned projects;
* Ensure GOAL Uganda's compliance with environmental legislation in co-ordination with local government authorities and the Uganda Requirements
(Essential):
Environment Management Authority (NEMA);
* Provide in-house and on-the-job training for staff at all levels and other stakeholders/partners in environmental and DRR mainstreaming issues;
* Assist with the development of both GOAL Uganda and GOAL Global environmental policy and tools. Requirements (Essential):
* Minimum of Bachelors degree in Environmental Science; Social Sciences; development studies or relevant other field;
* Minimum of 3 years experience of leading environmental audits and assessments of projects addressing Water and Sanitation, small scale construction, sustainable livelihoods interventions or similar;
* Knowledge of the Uganda Environment legislation and ability to work effectively with environmental legal frameworks;
* Excellent report writing skills in English language;
* Significant experience of proposal writing for international donors with specific focus on Environment and DRR, Desirable:
* Experience in environmental assessment and audit of projects in an international context;
* Post graduate qualification in Environmental Science; Social Sciences; development studies or Disaster Risk Management discipline.
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer) and daytime contact number by 9th July 2010. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be hand delivered or sent to;
The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator,
GOAL Uganda,
P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, next to DED
Or email to: application@goaluganda.com
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
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