IUCN, International
Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to
our most pressing environment and development challenges.
IUCN works on
biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world
economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the
world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop
policy, laws and best practice.
One of the projects
that IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Nairobi
is planning to implement (within its Water and Wetlands Programme) is a
Resilience Framework to support Climate Change and Adaptation in the Mt Elgon
Region of the Lake Victoria Basin.
The Project will be
implemented in collaboration with African Collaborative Centre for Earth System
Science (ACCESS) and is funded by USAID. Its goal is to enhance coordination
and adaptation action between stakeholders, using informed timely, accurate and
comprehensive information to promote societal and ecological resilience to
adverse climate impacts within the Mt Elgon Region, Lake Victoria Basin.
The following are the
specific project objectives: Improving scientific knowledge of Climate Change
in Mt Elgon as water tower for Lake Victoria Basin; Demonstration of increased
social and ecological resilience in hotspots of climate variability using
adaption strategies including ecosystem based adaptation actions; Integrating
evidence from adaptation approaches into policies across sectors; and Enhancing
learning on climate change adaptation strategies at local and regional
levels.
IUCN-ESARO is
therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the
following vacancies:-
Position: Project Coordinator
Purpose: Provide technical, managerial and
administrative support to the project.
Location: Mbale, Uganda
The detailed terms of
reference for the above vacancies is available at: www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
Applications
Applicants are asked
to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with
the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a recent
employer by e-mail before 14th September, 2012 IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa
Regional Office
Email: earohr@iucn.org
IUCN is an equal
opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified men and women.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted