Job Title:   Project Officer – Climate-Resilient Livelihoods and Energy
Organisation:Â Aldelia Uganda
Duty Station:Â Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Manager- Natural Resources and Livelihoods
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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: Â Â 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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