Regional Advisor EU SAFE (Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems) job at Future Options Consulting
About the Organization
Future Options Consulting Limited is an ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 certified company operating in Uganda since 2006. Future Options is an initiative launched by a team of professionals with a mission to enable their customers grow and excel in their business and professional life. Future Options offers full range of HR and Management Consultancy services to organisations
Job Description
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government. Our planet needs forests, and millions of people live in and protect them. The expansion of agricultural areas drives up to 90 of global deforestation. The European Union is an important import market for these commodities. For this reason, the EU has adopted a new regulation for reducing its contribution to deforestation and forest degradation caused by its consumption (EU Regulation on Deforestation Free Products, EUDR).
GIZ is recruiting a Regional Advisor for the Team Europe Initiative in Africa to support in the implementation of the TEI.
We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the working place.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Cooperation Management with EUDR-relevant Partners.
Opportunity Identification for Outreach and Engagement Collaboration with TEI Secretariat
Africa Regional Coffee Dialogue Coordination
Integration and Coordination of Regional Dialogue Activities. Event Management
Contract Management and Activity Oversight
Specific Tasks
The Regional Advisor performs the following specific tasks: Knowledge and Advisory Services
Observe relevant developments and build knowledge on policies, regulations, research, and initiatives related to the EUDR in African countries.
Engage partners on the regional level with regards to the TEI activities.
Project Management and Coordination
Plan and implement project activities in line with GIZ procedures, rules, and regulations (incl. rules of cofinancing partners), including service contracts, events, and financing agreements.
Prepare terms of reference for service contracts or financing agreements and participate in the selection and supervision of contracted third parties.
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Management, Economics, Agriculture, International Relations, or a related field.
Professional Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, of which at least 5 years in a comparable position.
Provide technical and institutional knowledge to guide strategic At least 5 years' professional experience working in projects planning and implementation of the TEI.
Partnership Management and Coordination
Cooperate and maintain regular contact with relevant parties from government, civil society, research institutes, private sector, and international agencies.
Experience working for the European Union or in cofinanced projects is an advantage.
Knowledge of the international discussion on EU Green Deal policies, trade, and sustainability.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent electronically, quoting the position and reference number.
Please include name and contact of three references. One official reference from your current workplace is a MUST.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources, GIZ Uganda by email
Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.
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