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Job Title:    Project Officer – Climate-Resilient Livelihoods and Energy

Organisation: Aldelia Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager- Natural Resources and Livelihoods

About the Company:

Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.

Job Summary:   The Project Officer – Climate-Resilient Livelihoods and Energy will drive the implementation of activities that enhance the adaptive capacity of communities in the River Nkusi Catchment. This includes promoting climate-smart agriculture, energy-efficient technologies, and alternative livelihood strategies that reduce dependency on natural resources and mitigate climate change impacts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Livelihood Diversification:

• Design and implement initiatives promoting biodiversity-friendly micro-enterprises for vulnerable households.
• Support communities in adopting climate-smart agriculture practices that enhance productivity and resilience.
• Facilitate access to potable water and promote water-efficient technologies in farming.

Energy Efficiency and Climate Action:

• Promote the adoption of fuel-efficient stoves and alternative energy sources, such as charcoal briquettes.
• Train communities on the production and use of energy-efficient technologies, ensuring sustainability.

Community Preparedness & Awareness:

• Strengthen community access to climate information and early warning systems to enhance decision-making and risk management.
• Conduct awareness campaigns focusing on energy and water savings, climate risks, and gender-sensitive resilience strategies.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track the progress of livelihood and energy-focused interventions, ensuring adherence to targets.
• Document success stories and compile regular reports on the impact of livelihood and energy activities.

Partnerships and Capacity Building:

• Collaborate with government and private sector partners to enhance access to climate-smart technologies and microfinance options.
• Build the capacity of local stakeholders to sustain and expand livelihood and energy programs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in ecosystem restoration, conservation, or similar projects.

Educational Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement and capacity building.
• Strong knowledge of afforestation, agroforestry, and biodiversity conservation practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Key Performance Indicators:

• Level of contribution to the implementation of Climate-Smart Agriculture and sustainable livelihood activities.
• Extent of adoption and use of energy-efficient technologies in target communities.
• Level of engagement with farmers and households to improve access to potable water and irrigation resources.
• Timeliness and quality of project reports submitted.
• Effectiveness in facilitating community awareness and capacity-building sessions.
• Level of stakeholder engagement and collaboration for successful project delivery.
• Extent of micro-enterprise development and its impact on household income diversification.
• Keen observation skills and a sharp memory

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 25th December 2024

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