Water Management Specialist
Uganda
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Uganda
- Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Water Resource Management
- FRUGA
- Closing Date: Closed
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Organizational Setting The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related sectors. The Water Management Specialist will support the community planning, implementation and monitoring of GCP/UGA/043/LDF project entitled “Integrating climate resilience into agricultural and pastoral production in Uganda, through a Farmer/Agro-pastoralist Field School Approach”. This projects aim to strengthen key government institutions at central and decentralized levels and build the resilience of communities in the face of a changing climate. Reporting Lines Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Uganda and in close collaboration with the Deputy FAO Representative and the Team Leader Climate Change Program, the Water Management Specialist will be under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator. Technical Focus The water management specialist will provide support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) and all project staff with regards to the water management practices to be promoted through the project, both through the Agro Pastoral (AP) /Farmer Field School (FFS) and through the investment pilots. Tasks and responsibilities The Water Management Specialist will\:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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