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• Assess and report on the environmental
  impacts of forced migration in northern Uganda, both for hosts and for
  forced migrations
• Consult widely with host and refugee
  communities and stakeholders on culturally, economically, politically and
  environmentally appropriate strategies to address negative environmental
  impacts
• The jobholder will also familiarise RLP
  and other stakeholders with local, regional, State, National and
  International climate change policy developments, both positive and
  negative;
• Develop appropriate programming within
  RLP’s wider programming, in particular management of reforestation
  activities that promote sustainable wood supplies for building, firewood,
  shade, erosion control, memorialisation
• In charge of protecting and enhancing the
  natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations;

• Providing support to sustainable living
  groups in the conduct of reduction activities within resource constraints;
• In charge of promoting relevant community
  climate change programs and events;

• Consult with stakeholders, undertaking
  reviews of existing action plans and strategies;
• Collaborate with staff from local
  governments to develop and implement climate change projects that are
  mutually beneficial; and
• Ensure communications to external parties
  in relation to particular issues, including facilitating external groups
  understanding of RLP’s vision, direction, resource constraints and
  operating protocols.

• The ideal candidate for the Refugee Law
  Project (RLP) Climate Change Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree in disciplines related to environment,
  climate change, economics, development studies;
• At least three years of professional
  experience in development of environment and management, policy formation
  and capacity building.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  environmental impact assessment, climate change and conservation
  challenges for host communities and refugee camps, with the ability to
  recognise and work with local and national level priorities to identify
  linkages, policy and adaptation in practice.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to
  respect and work well with people from different backgrounds and
  disciplines.
• Possession of a sound scientific background
  in climate change, natural resource management or biodiversity and/or the
  demonstrable ability to master complex scientific issues is desired
• Extensive understanding of the various
  aspects of climate change adaptation methods, tools and frameworks is an
  added advantage
• Broad knowledge and experience of working
  on climate change or related environmental issues either in an NGO or the
  public or private sector.
• Proven skills and field experience of
  project and programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent presentation, communication,
  facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Specific expertise in certain aspects of
  climate change adaptation practice would be welcome, organisational
  change, climate change science and integration of climate change issues
  into the design, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programme
• Demonstrated ability to work within
  complex institutional environments
• Proven ability to work as part of a team,
  and as part of a wider network, is essential.
• Show commitment and drive to achieve
  timely and challenging goals; a problem-solving attitude is essential.
• Well-developed group facilitation and
  negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain working
  partnerships.
• Proven writing and analytical skills in
  designing relevant operations; ability to initiate innovative approached
  and originality at work, conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal
  supervision and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of local government processes and
  climate change related agencies.
• Highly self-motivated, versatile and
  adaptable to different cultures and people.

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