Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment (Fresher NGO Jobs) job at Food for the Hungry (FH)

About Organisation:

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.

Job Summary:

The Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of climate resilience and environmental protection activities within the project area. The role focuses on promoting climate-smart agriculture, ecosystem restoration, disaster risk reduction, and environmental sustainability initiatives that enhance community resilience. The Project Assistant will work closely with community structures, local governments, and partners to ensure quality delivery of project activities aligned with FH policies and donor requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):

• Community Mobilization and Ecosystem Restoration
• Promotion of Climate-Smart and Regenerative Practices
• Energy Saving and Waste-to-Energy Solutions
• School and Community Climate Clubs (Ecosystem-based Adaptation-EbA)
• Capacity Strengthening of District and Local Structures
• Protection of Water Sources and Infrastructure

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Climate Change, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in climate resilience, environmental conservation, DRR, or sustainable livelihoods programming.
• Experience working with community groups and local government structures.
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture and ecosystem restoration approaches.
• Experience in humanitarian or development programming is an added advantage.

Job Level Specifications

• Strong understanding of climate adaptation and environmental sustainability principles.
• Excellent community mobilization and facilitation skills.
• Good report writing and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in remote and high-risk environments.
• Commitment to FH’s Christian values, vision, and mission.

• Community Mobilization and Ecosystem Restoration
• Promotion of Climate-Smart and Regenerative Practices
• Energy Saving and Waste-to-Energy Solutions
• School and Community Climate Clubs (Ecosystem-based Adaptation-EbA)
• Capacity Strengthening of District and Local Structures
• Protection of Water Sources and Infrastructure

• Strong understanding of climate adaptation and environmental sustainability principles.
• Excellent community mobilization and facilitation skills.
• Good report writing and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in remote and high-risk environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Climate Change, Agriculture, or related field.
• Experience working with community groups and local government structures.
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture and ecosystem restoration approaches.
• Commitment to FH’s Christian values, vision, and mission.