Shelter and Infrastructure Assistant - Forestry/Environment

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is widely recognised as provider of efficient and community-oriented solutions to human security problems caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war as well as small arms and light weapons. DDG is part of DRC (Danish Refugee Council), founded in Denmark in 1956, and which is Denmark’s largest and the world’s leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organization.
Our vision is to assist refugees, internally displaced people and their host communities to a dignified life. They  protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout conflict displacement by providing shelter, food, and hope in terms of work, education and integration towards a sustainable future.

As The Shelter and Infrastructure Assistant- Forestry/Environment, you will be Reporting to: Team Leader-Shelter and Infrastructure in Kitgum, Uganda

The Overall purpose of the role is Overseeing the quality, timely implementation of Forest and environmental conservation activities in compliance with DRC standards and budgets.

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Minimum experience of 02 Years’ experience in implementing environmental conservation related activities in Humanitarian and Development Context

• 2 years’ experience managing forest based resources and vibrant knowledge in raising tree seedlings and woodlots establishment.
• Experience of working with UN or Non‐Governmental organizations.
• Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
• Understanding of CFW/VFW approaches, gender, protection and human rights.
• Exceptional knowledge is Result based Management in line with Agro Forestry.
• Outstanding knowledge in Risk based management of Humanitarian and Development projects.
• Computer skills.

• Good organizational and people management skills.
• Has ability to reside and work in the attached field locations within Adjumani Zone B area of operation.
• Has strong ability to operate light automobile machine and hold a valid driving license class “A”.

Education:

• A University degree or Diploma in Forestry, Environmental science and Management from recognized University.
• Strong knowledge in Cash for Work/Voucher for work intervention in line with Forest and natural resource management.
• Thematic trainings relevant to the position for instance; nursery bed establishment, woodlots establishment, water and soil conservation, sustainable environmental conservation and protection, Natural Resource management and among others

Languages

• English- fluent and any one of the local languages spoken in the host community and settlements
• Knowledge of local language spoken in Uganda.

Apply today, Visit the Danish Refugee Council  Career webpage.