Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment At FH Association

Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time

FH Association

Organisation: FH Association Formally Food for the Hungry
Job Title: Project Assistant- Climate Resilient and Environment

Reporting: Project Officer

Contract Type: Full-Time National Staff (Open for Uganda nationals only).
Recruitment Code: PACRE -326
Location: Karamoja Region (Napak, Nakapiripirit, Kabong, Kotido, Nabilatuk, Amudat, Moroto, Abim, Karenga)

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Why we are different…

Talent. Faith. Thrive.

When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

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.

Category: Environment and Natural Resources Total Positions: 01 Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 1 month ago

KEY DUTIES 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

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Qualifications 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.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

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If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions: