Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 07 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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 Responsibilities:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

Experience:
At least 3 years of experience in climate-smart agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, or renewable energy projects.

Qualifications:
• A degree in Agriculture, Development studies, Renewable energy or a related field.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and rural micro-enterprise development.
• Proven experience in community engagement and capacity building.
• Strong skills in community mobilisation, training, and capacity building.
• 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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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