Climate Resilience Program Coordinator job at Girls for Climate Action
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Posted date: 2026-Aug-18
Location: Jinja, Uganda, Jinja
Climate Resilience Program Coordinator 2026-08-18T08:24:41+00:00 Girls for Climate Action https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_5590/logo/Girls%20for%20Climate%20Action.png https://g4ca.org/ FULL_TIME Jinja, Uganda Jinja 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Social Services & Nonprofit, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Environment, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists, Agronomist, Management Officer, Team leader 2026-09-01T17:00:00+00:00 8 About Girls for Climate Action (G4CA) Girls for Climate Action (G4CA) is a young-women-led organization dedicated to centering the realities of women and girls to advocate for climate justice and build climate-resilient livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, green entrepreneurship, leadership, and community-driven climate solutions. We work alongside smallholder farmers, women's groups, and young entrepreneurs to turn climate adaptation into practical, income-generating opportunities at the household and community level. About the Role G4CA is seeking a passionate, proactive, and highly organized Climate Resilience Program Coordinator to support the implementation of its Climate Resilience Program. Working closely with the Programs team, agronomists, and our community-based Green Sisters, the Coordinator will drive community-based climate resilience interventions, strengthen engagement with smallholder farmers and women's groups, mentor Greenpreneurs, and ensure strong documentation and reporting across all program activities. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate the replication of climate resilience solutions across target communities and small holder farmers.
- Organize farmer trainings, agroforestry demonstrations, learning exchanges, and community events.
- Support the identification of farmer learning needs and coordinate responsive capacity-building activities.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of participating farmers and community groups.
- Coordinate mentorship activities for the Greenpreneurs Cohort as per the program reach.
- Organize mentorship sessions, follow-up meetings, and progress tracking.
- Liaise with mentors and report emerging support needs to the Programs Lead.
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, Community Development, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or related fields.
- Experience in project management and coordination.
- At least 3 years of experience implementing community-based development or climate resilience programs.
- Demonstrated experience working with smallholder farmers, women's groups, youth, or community-based organizations.
- Sound knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, environmental science, agroforestry, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Experience coordinating trainings, mentorship programs, or enterprise development initiatives.
- Strong report writing, documentation, and data collection skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to rural project sites.
Competencies - Strong community mobilization and facilitation skills.
- Excellent coordination and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Passion for climate action, gender equality, and community empowerment.
- Recognizes and values diversity and actively supports gender equality and feminist principles in the workplace and in community engagement.
- Knowledge of Lusoga is an added advantage.
What We Offer The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-driven climate resilience work. A collaborative, young-women/youth-led working environment. Our Commitment Girls for Climate Action is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the women, girls, and communities we serve, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant reference and background checks. Qualified young women are strongly encouraged to apply. - Coordinate the replication of climate resilience solutions across target communities and small holder farmers.
- Organize farmer trainings, agroforestry demonstrations, learning exchanges, and community events.
- Support the identification of farmer learning needs and coordinate responsive capacity-building activities.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of participating farmers and community groups.
- Coordinate mentorship activities for the Greenpreneurs Cohort as per the program reach.
- Organize mentorship sessions, follow-up meetings, and progress tracking.
- Liaise with mentors and report emerging support needs to the Programs Lead.
- Strong community mobilization and facilitation skills.
- Excellent coordination and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Passion for climate action, gender equality, and community empowerment.
- Recognizes and values diversity and actively supports gender equality and feminist principles in the workplace and in community engagement.
- Knowledge of Lusoga is an added advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, Community Development, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or related fields.
- Experience in project management and coordination.
- At least 3 years of experience implementing community-based development or climate resilience programs.
- Demonstrated experience working with smallholder farmers, women's groups, youth, or community-based organizations.
- Sound knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, environmental science, agroforestry, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Experience coordinating trainings, mentorship programs, or enterprise development initiatives.
- Strong report writing, documentation, and data collection skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to rural project sites.
JOB-6a8416c9391ed Vacancy title:
Climate Resilience Program Coordinator Jobs at:
Girls for Climate Action Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 1 2026 Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
About Girls for Climate Action (G4CA) Girls for Climate Action (G4CA) is a young-women-led organization dedicated to centering the realities of women and girls to advocate for climate justice and build climate-resilient livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, green entrepreneurship, leadership, and community-driven climate solutions. We work alongside smallholder farmers, women's groups, and young entrepreneurs to turn climate adaptation into practical, income-generating opportunities at the household and community level. About the Role G4CA is seeking a passionate, proactive, and highly organized Climate Resilience Program Coordinator to support the implementation of its Climate Resilience Program. Working closely with the Programs team, agronomists, and our community-based Green Sisters, the Coordinator will drive community-based climate resilience interventions, strengthen engagement with smallholder farmers and women's groups, mentor Greenpreneurs, and ensure strong documentation and reporting across all program activities. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate the replication of climate resilience solutions across target communities and small holder farmers.
- Organize farmer trainings, agroforestry demonstrations, learning exchanges, and community events.
- Support the identification of farmer learning needs and coordinate responsive capacity-building activities.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of participating farmers and community groups.
- Coordinate mentorship activities for the Greenpreneurs Cohort as per the program reach.
- Organize mentorship sessions, follow-up meetings, and progress tracking.
- Liaise with mentors and report emerging support needs to the Programs Lead.
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Environmental Science, Community Development, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or related fields.
- Experience in project management and coordination.
- At least 3 years of experience implementing community-based development or climate resilience programs.
- Demonstrated experience working with smallholder farmers, women's groups, youth, or community-based organizations.
- Sound knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, environmental science, agroforestry, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Experience coordinating trainings, mentorship programs, or enterprise development initiatives.
- Strong report writing, documentation, and data collection skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to rural project sites.
Competencies - Strong community mobilization and facilitation skills.
- Excellent coordination and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Passion for climate action, gender equality, and community empowerment.
- Recognizes and values diversity and actively supports gender equality and feminist principles in the workplace and in community engagement.
- Knowledge of Lusoga is an added advantage.
What We Offer The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-driven climate resilience work. A collaborative, young-women/youth-led working environment. Our Commitment Girls for Climate Action is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the women, girls, and communities we serve, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant reference and background checks. Qualified young women are strongly encouraged to apply. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Qualified young women are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Link: https://airtable.com/appNJ2xZf8mUOmjmE/shrDVzVSCtX1ODGdq
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