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Project Manager FRECAR job at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Manager FRECAR job at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
About the Organisation
WWF-Uganda, a branch of the globally renowned World Wide Fund for Nature, is dedicated to conserving the country’s rich biodiversity, promoting sustainable natural resource management, and combating climate change to secure a better future for people and wildlife. With a strong reputation for impactful conservation efforts, WWF-Uganda has been instrumental in advocating for environmental policies, restoring ecosystems, and supporting community-led conservation initiatives.
The organization fosters a collaborative and mission-driven work culture, offering employees opportunities to contribute to meaningful environmental projects while benefiting from professional development and flexible work arrangements. Since its establishment in Uganda, WWF has evolved into a key player in environmental protection, leveraging innovation, research, and technology to drive sustainable solutions.
Operating across the country and forming strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, WWF-Uganda implements programs in forest restoration, climate resilience, and wildlife protection. Guided by core values of integrity, respect, and accountability, the organization actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, including environmental education and community empowerment. For more information, visit their official website at www.wwfuganda.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Project Manager FRECAR job at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager FRECAR
Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
The Project Manager FRECAR will manage the project’s programs, financial and human resources, to ensure the degradation of natural forests in the Kagombe – Bugoma Landscape is halted and regenerated while livelihoods of adjacent communities are improved and are resilient to climate change.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Engage with relevant structures around carbon emissions programs/REDD+ programmes in the country (at national and sub-national level).
In collaboration with the Energy and Climate Program of WWF UCO, develop and popularize a mechanism of registering and monitoring projects contributing to NDC fulfillment.
Support NFA to develop and implement the management plans for Bugoma, Kagombe, Kitechura and associated forest reserves.
Support NFA in the demarcation of the Bugoma, Kagombe and Kitechura with both pillars and belts of indigenous tree species.
Support the Afforestation, Reforestation and regeneration initiatives in the degraded compartments of Kagombe and Bugoma CFRs.
Familiarize with and Popularize the CCB and VCS carbon standards among WWF staff and all implementing stakeholders.
Support data collection to regularly update the carbon models working closely with NFA and external carbon consultants.
Strengthen collaborative forest management groups to conserve the forests and reduce dependence by adopting economically viable nature-based enterprises.
Support establishment of commercial plantations in communities adjacent to Bugoma and Kagombe to reduce pressure on the forest reserves in the future.
Work with RHU to adopt and popularize the Population Health and Environment
approaches among the forest adjacent communities and improve their climate resilience as well as health of humans and nature
Strengthen the management of privately owned natural forests.
Develop business cases for the viable nature-based enterprises (incl. plantations)
established and link them to the value chain players such as private sector.
Engage youth and women to adopt climate adaptation interventions that improve their resilience, incomes and food security.
Support technical, institutional and financial capacity building of the partners that include NFA, Districts, and Civil society organizations to ensure sustainability of the carbon accounting systems.
Plan and oversee the use of the project budget and ensure delivery of outputs in an efficient and effective manner justifying value for money at all times.
Mainstream pro-people conservation approaches in line with WWFs SD4C/ESSF policies on conservation and livelihood, human rights-based approaches, gender, conflict resolution among others.
Improve organization and program visibility through high quality, documentation, documentaries, branding mechanisms , participation in relevant partner events, acting with integrity at all times.
Perform any other duties as requested by supervisors at WWF from time to time
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry , Environmental Studies, Wildlife management, or a related discipline.
Masters in relevant field is preferred.
Required Experience
5+ years of professional experience in forestry management, NRM, or conservation management. Experience in Forest Carbon projects and the CCB/VCS standard is an added advantage.
Expertise in CSO governance, mentoring, group management and dynamics, and/or training.
Track record of developing and delivering community based natural resources management projects.
Demonstrable experience engaging with government, private sector and civil society at all levels.
Experience of working with international organizations.
Experience working local government and the local communities.
Familiarity with National Forest Authority, Ministry of Trade, FSSD, National Environment Management Authority, Ministry of Water and Environment, Department for Climate Change is desired.
Experience with the NDC process in Uganda is an advantage.
English fluency required; conversational level ability to speak one or more local languages is preferred.
Required Skills
Strong project management skills with experience in project planning, financial management, reporting and evaluation (for projects above USD 2million);
Strong financial management skills and good knowledge of excel.
Strong report writing skills.
Ability to think laterally and creatively.
Strong communication and advocacy skills, (written and verbal), with ability to present, persuade, influence and negotiate at all levels.
Ability to convey the work of WWF with confidence and credibility.
Good team player with the ability to also work well under own initiative.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
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: recruitment@wwfuganda.org.
Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 20th October 2025.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.
