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Job Title:
Afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) Fellow
Employer:
UpEnergy
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
HSE Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
UpEnergy is a social enterprise dedicated to improving lives and protecting the environment by expanding access to clean and affordable energy technologies in underserved communities, particularly across Africa. With a mission to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing health and economic outcomes, UpEnergy is recognized for its impact-driven approach and commitment to sustainability, earning credibility through verified carbon projects and partnerships with global organizations.
The company nurtures an inclusive, purpose-oriented work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact, offering flexible job opportunities and growth paths for professionals passionate about climate action and social change.
Founded in 2011, UpEnergy has evolved from distributing efficient cookstoves to scaling a diverse portfolio of clean energy products and carbon offset projects. Its business model integrates direct product delivery, carbon finance, and strong local partnerships, making it a leader in results-based climate finance. With operations in multiple countries including Uganda, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the organization continues to expand its global footprint.
UpEnergy is driven by core values of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and environmental stewardship, and its CSR initiatives focus on community empowerment, health improvement, and sustainable development. For more information, visit https://www.upenergygroup.com.
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Afforestation, reforestation and revegetation (ARR) Fellow job at UpEnergy
UpEnergy
This Fellowship will have an initial 12 month contract, with potential for extension. As we look to expand UpEnergy, there may also be opportunities for exceptional candidates to join the team on a full time basis once the initial fellowship is completed. This role can be Remote, or in ideally in one of UpEnergy African markets - to be discussed with the hiring manager.
This fellowship is available in part-time regime, ideal for current PhD students.
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ARR market development: Provide technical expertise for the development of innovative ARR projects. Monitor market developments in the ARR world, to ensure competitive advantages through utilization of data on ARR credit prices and buyers, technological advancements, emerging standards, etc.
Business development/ Project expansion: Through research and insights gathering, share suggestions on geographical expansion for ARR projects. Identify and assess project expansion opportunities in and outside of Mozambique through networking and relevant research on available land, species and climate conditions, infrastructure, demand, etc.
Funding: look for and apply for grants that can support the development of this project
Project management: Be the main point of contact for ARR related questions for local partners, run key strategic initiatives from ideation to completion and manage day-to-day interactions between UpEnergy, local NGOs, farmers, research institutions, our local partner and other stakeholders.
Problem solving and educational campaigns: help the local team expand the ARR knowledge, run stakeholder consultation sessions with locals, including for local farmers, NGOs etc
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
An MBA, PhD, MA graduate or in pursuant of in the areas of environmental science, regenerative agriculture, sustainability, Agricultural Engineering or related
Experience working in a high performing environment
Experience building systems and processes to support organizational growth
Experience designing well-considered strategy (strategic), as well as successfully delivering projects
Ability to use data, insights to map out effective strategies
Rigorous and analytical
Entrepreneurial, curious and iterative, willing to be experimental by trying and testing new ideas
Resilience
Authentic and trustworthy
A love for the work we do at UpEnergy
Professional fluency in English is required. Portuguese or French would be a plus
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