Conservation Trust Fund Advisor - EACOP

About the role

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a major regional infrastructure project between Uganda and the Tanzanian coast, with a capital cost of 4.1 billion dollars and operating costs of more than 2.5 billion dollars over 25 years, involving around 8,000 to 10,000 personnel. This role acts as a specialist advisor and support for the EACOP biodiversity team. The Conservation Trust Fund Advisor (CTFA) supports the Conservation Trust Funds (CTF) used by EACOP to implement its biodiversity offset commitments: the Uganda Biodiversity Fund and the Tanzania Environmental Sustainability Trust (Chakwetu). The position is advertised by Q-Sourcing, a manpower management firm in Tanzania, and is open to locals and expats.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the CTFs are compliant with the Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds.
• Support the CTFs in developing biodiversity offset proposals in line with the funding agreement.
• Provide support and oversight for the implementation of CTF activities on behalf of EACOP.
• Support CTF capacity building.
• Support the biodiversity manager in implementing the project's biodiversity offsets.
• Lead the effective establishment and functioning of the CTFs.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in environmental management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience, including time spent establishing and supporting CTFs.
• Previous experience with CTFs in East Africa.
• Fluent English (speaking and writing).
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Familiarity with the Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds.
• Experience establishing and managing CTFs, including guidance documents and funding agreements.
• Experience developing biodiversity offset proposals within a CTF framework.
• Knowledge of management plans and systems that support lender compliance.
• An added advantage is knowledge of biodiversity offsets for large projects.

Candidates meeting the criteria should send their CVs through the Q-Sourcing careers site before 18 November 2025; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.