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Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment

Category

Environmental Science

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Karamoja Region (Napak, Nakapiripirit, Kabong, Kotido, Nabilatuk, Amudat, Moroto, Abim, Karenga), Uganda

Vacancies

Not specified

Closing Date

3/20/2026
Closed

Employer / Company

FH Association Formally Food for the Hungry logo
FH Association Formally Food for the Hungry

Description (Public)

A successful candidate will have the following:

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.

Contract Type:    Full-Time National Staff (Open for Uganda nationals only).

Recruitment Code: PACRE -326

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

What you’ll do…

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

What you’ll get…

Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • 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.

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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