Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth?
Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime. All around the world, people are waking up to the
deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be
spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. Our
people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to
advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a
better future for people and wildlife.
What we do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and
wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on
world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats,
stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified person to fill the position of Project Forest
Officer.
Position: Project Forest Officer
Reports to: Project Manager
Supervises: None
Location: Kagadi
Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to support the Project team in the implementation of actions related to the Natural Forest
Regeneration for Enhanced Carbon Absorption Project in the Albertine Rift landscape in liaison with the project
partners and in consultation with the Project Manager.
In this regard, the Project Forest Officer will:
● Prepare and implement activity work plans and budgets in line with WWF UCO project guidelines.
● Coordinate training and capacity building sessions for targeted groups in the project landscape in line with
WWF UCO project guidelines and project documentation.
● Work with the Civil Society Organizations(CSOs) and other community groups to deliver on agreed upon
workplans and activity plans ensuring integrity and accountability for resources.
● Provide technical support in forest restoration, afforestation and nature-based enterprise development for
improved livelihoods to selected groups.
● Implement advocacy and awareness raising activities through sensitization meetings at various levels with key
partners in line with the WWF project guidelines
● Implement the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan, ensuring compliance, supporting evaluations, and
documenting best practices and lessons learned based on the established performance indicators in accordance
with M&E guidelines.
● Prepare and submit monthly activity reports to key stakeholders in line with WWF guidelines.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in forestry, Environment, Natural Resources, or Agriculture.
They should be familiar with the Bugoma-Kagombe forestry landscape and should have a good understanding of
landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation, and livelihood improvements. A minimum of 5 years of cumulative
work experience in the forestry, environment, or natural resources sector within Uganda is required.
Proven experience in community driven project implementation with a key focus on landscape restoration is required
for this role. The candidate should demonstrate a good understanding of environment and forestry related issues in
Uganda, with a specific focus on Forest Landscape Restoration and Carbon markets processes. Experience in civil-
society organizational capacity development, communication, and mobilisation advocacy for forestry and related
issues is a must.
The role requires the candidate to be detail-oriented and possess strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving
skills, along with excellent oral and written communication, networking, and interpersonal abilities. They should be a
team player with the ability to multi-task and work under limited supervision. Fluency in English and Runyakitara is
required.
The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and
Collaboration.
How to apply?
Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic
qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating
“the job title” in the subject line to:
[email protected] . Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: 4th April 2025.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
