National Project Officer – E-Waste

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in in environmental science, Engineering, Project Management, Innovation, Migration Studies, Climate Policy, Development Studies, or a related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
  
• Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields
  

Experience 

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. 
  
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and,
  
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
  

1. Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the MECC and E – waste project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor’s requirements.
   
2. Provide technical support to ensure the effective integration of e-waste and circular economy approaches within Uganda’s KDMECC National Plan of Action and the MECR Strategy 2025–2028.
   
3. Keep the supervisor regularly informed on project implementation progress, highlighting any gaps or emerging challenges, and recommending corrective actions.
   
4. Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring and Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures. 
   
5. Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.
   
6. Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. 
   
7. Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts. 
   
8. Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.   
   
9. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.