DEADLINE: 22/03/2024

EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1) & ECO-TOURISM SUPERVISOR (3)

Contract

NFA seeks to recruit a qualified Ugandan to fill the following position.

POSITION: EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1 POSITION)
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: Headquarters Kampala
Salary Scale: NFA 4
Terms of Employment: Three (3) year contract (Renewable)
Job summary: To provide professional and administrative support to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors for effective performance.

Duties and responsibilities

Receive documents and prepare briefs in regard to meetings, trips, events and other related activities for the Executive Director and Board.
Follow up actions in the ED’s office in line with the plans and decisions made.
Ensure timely preparation of reports, briefs, speeches and talking points on various issues pertaining to the office of Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Undertake research on assigned matters and prepare summaries for the Executive Director’s attention and action.
Manage the Executive Director’s diary and related logistics to ensure that s/he meets timelines in the execution of his/her duties.
Act as a liaison officer with the external stakeholders and respond to their inquiries, queries, complaints and provide technical advice to them in conformity with the NFA Tree Planting Act and ED’s decisions.
Support the ED in organising, arranging and coordinating matters of Board and Management meetings.
Coordinate domestic and international travels for the Executive Director and Board.
Budget and monitor expenditure in ED’s office and coordinate use of resources in line with financial and operational guidelines.
Review intelligence information from informers and forward to the relevant responsible centres and
generate reports to the ED in line with the organizational procedures.
Prepare quarterly work plans and timely performance reports for the Executive Director.
Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, work experience and interpersonal attributes/competences

Possession of an Honors Bachelor’s degree in either Secretarial, Office Management, Public
Administration, Business Administration (Management option) or Law from a recognised institution.
Should have a minimum of at least three (3) years working experience in office administration as Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant to an Executive Officer in a reputable organisation.
Planning, Organizing and coordinating skills
Records and information management
Confidentiality
Excellent multitasking abilities
Professionalism, integrity and honesty
Team work abilities and cheerful personality
Good customer care and time management
Excellent written and verbal communication
Effective Problem solving and decision making.
Ethics and integrity
Concern for quality and standards
Accountability

POSITION: ECO-TOURISM SUPERVISOR (3 POSITIONS)
Reports to: Sector Manager
Duty Station: Field Offices/Transferable
Salary Scale: NFA 7
Terms of Employment: Three (3) year contract (Renewable)

Job summary: Effective management of eco-tourism sites and attractions for conservation and sustainable management of Central Forest Reserves.
Duties and responsibilities

Implement guidelines for managing ecotourism sites and attractions.
Supervise and monitor the implementation of ecotourism activities and plans.
Participate in formulation of partnership agreements and MOUs between NFA, forest adjacent
communities, public and private institutions and implement them.
Provide technical support and participate in identification and development of ecotourism sites and
attractions in CFRs.
Implement strategies for efficient revenue collection from both licensed and NFA operated sites.
Prepare situational and progress reports.
Network with relevant District Local Government, Local Communities, private institutions and partners in promoting of ecotourism.
Supervise, appraise, coach, mentor and build staff capacity including patrol Personnel and Tour Guides.
Maintain visitors’ register.
Ensure safety of visitors and NFA assets.
Manage bookings and reservations and participate in exhibitions and fairs to market and promote
ecotourism products in CFRs.
Brief and provide nature interpretation to tourists and other stakeholders.
Develop forest trails and other infrastructure and ensure that they are regularly maintained.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, work experience and interpersonal attributes/competences

Minimum of a Diploma in Tourism Management from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management or related field is an added advantage.
At least two (2) years working experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
Basic knowledge of forestry and environmental management, well developed customer care skills and knowledge of tour guiding and nature interpretation.
Minimum of 25 years of age.
Interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to manage ecotourism value chain.
Customer care, presentable, etiquette and marketing.
Knowledge of human resource, financial management and administration.
High level of integrity, resilience and reliability.
Entrepreneurial ability, acumen and result-oriented.

Criteria for application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below not later than close of business on 22nd March 2024 or send soft copies to recruit@nfa.go.ug.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
NFA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
National Forestry Authority
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414-360400

About NATIONAL FORESTRY AUTHORITY (NFA)

Industry: GOVT

Location: KAMPALA

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A world class, global leader in sustainable forest management’’, while it’s Mission is “To sustainably manage and develop the country’s Central Forest Reserves and to provide quality forestry products and services for the socio-economic development of Uganda”