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Job Title:   Project Assistant (Environment & Energy) (Fresher Diploma Jobs)

Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)

Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda

Reports to: Project Officer Livelihood and Environment

About the Company:

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.

Job Summary:   Under the guidance of the Project Officer Livelihood and Environment, the Project Assistant is responsible for implementation of Environment and Energy activities for Kyangwali Sub Program in line with LWF Donor guidelines and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Project Officer and other staffs organize and draw work plans weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual.
• Implementation of environment and energy activities within the scope of the project.
• Community mobilization, targeting and monitoring movement and distribution of environment and energy inputs to the target groups.
• Work with the refugees and host communities to explore indigenous technical experiences and develop cropping mechanism towards environmental conservation and afforestation.
• Conduct environment and energy trainings and sensitizations to the target beneficiaries.
• Attend meetings with partners and stakeholders in the field for environment and energy.
• Participate in surveys, assessments to continually identify environmental conservation and afforestation gaps and needs within project areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to project site and update the project officer with the progress of project activities in the field
• Prepare regular and comprehensive project progressive monthly and weekly reports.
• Participate in Program evaluation
• Create awareness to refugees and host communities in areas of operation on environmental conservation and afforestation.
• Engage with relevant staff to put in place a detailed implementation plan for the Environment and Energy activities
• Ensure that the project beneficiaries i.e., refugees and host communities, are participating as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Other

• Performing any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time including delegation in support with the Project Officer or Sub Program Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of a diploma/ degree in Agriculture, Environmental science or forestry, Energy from a recognized University/Institution.
• Past experience (at least 2 years) in implementing Energy and Environment Interventions in refugee and development contexts.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

• Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills
• Ability to inspire and build capacity of national staff
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent English Language (both written and spoken)
• Information Technology (MS Office, Internet)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently
• Good team worker with good communication skills
• He/ She should have a passion for environment conservation and should have good organizational skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently
• This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve
• results in a demanding and fast paced environment
• Experience of working with Humanitarian Setting
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and with a valid riding permit is desirable

NB: LWF/WS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/WS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted!

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 16th August 2024

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