Program Officer – Climate Adaptive Programming
Quick answer
Save the Children International is hiring a mid-level Program Officer – Climate Adaptive Programming in Gulu, Uganda, with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation. The role involves technical oversight, implementation, and coordination of climate change programs, with a compensation package not specified.
- Role
- Program Officer – Climate Adaptive Programming
- Organization
- Save the Children International
- Location
- Gulu, Uganda
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Program Officer – Climate Adaptive Programming will provide technical oversight of the implementation of the NORAD framework’s Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation component, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place that support high-quality programming. He/She will ensure high-quality implementation and continuously work towards ensuring that activities of Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation lead to desired impact.
What you'll do
- Develop climate change monthly and quarterly work plans
- Provide technical guidance and support in the implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation activities
- Ensure high-quality implementation of climate change and mitigation activities
- Facilitate the identification and strengthening of partnerships relevant to Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation
- Support the implementation of the accountability and learning framework for the organization
- Monitor and follow up the Project Partner’s activities and ensure their timely delivery of the Planned activities
What it takes
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in climate sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences, natural resource economics, or related field
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience related to the area of climate change, environment, disaster management and/or project/programme management
- Experience working with government, donors or the UN previously
- Experience in policy analysis, development work in the area of climate change and related issues
- Strong Knowledge and understanding of Climate adaptation and mitigation programming specifically in the context of Karamja
- Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Gulu, Uganda.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in climate sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences, natural resource economics, or related field, and at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
How do I apply?
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document not exceeding 5mbs to the provided link. Include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Gulu, Uganda, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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