LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWFUganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService.

The LWF Uganda Program is looking for a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position:

Job Title: Project Assistant (Energy & Environment)

No. of Positions: One (1)

Place of Assignment: Kampala

Reports To: Project Officer

Starting date: ASAP

Duration of Contract: 1 year contract (with possibility for extension)

The closing date for applications: 30th December 2024

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Project planning and Implementation

Identify and supervise beneficiaries for support in environment and energy interventions

Work with local artisan groups and RWCs/LCs and block leaders to select beneficiaries for support in clean energy technologies.

Conduct community mobilization campaigns to increase uptake of briquettes and other alternative energy technologies.

Mobilize and create community awareness sessions to dispense the benefits, costs, and utilization of briquettes.

Support marketing initiatives of local entrepreneurship with necessary skills in marketing briquettes.

Participate in the production and documentation of best practices for the organisation.

Supervise and support incentive works, and nursery operators for the effective implementation of field activities.

Ensure that all project activities are implemented and achieved based on and according to the plan and within the agreed project period.

Reporting and documentation 

Lead documentation of project progress including weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports, lessons learnt and interest stories.

Regularly and timely communicate to the supervisor on project progress, highlighting successes, delays, risks, challenges, irregulates and opportunities encountered during work.

Ensure that all the stakeholders (OPM, RWCs, UNHCR and block leaders) in their location are aware, and where possible participate in the project activities.

Coordinate and respond to cases and community awareness.

Actively participate and represent the organisation at the field coordination meetings.

Financial management / Budget Monitoring & Control 

In liaison with the Sub Program manager develop accurate annual budget, budget revision for the project according to the standards of the donors.

Participate in the development of accurate annual budgets and budget revisions for the project/programme according to standards of the donor;

Keep track of all project/programme budget and ensure that project/programme activities are within assigned budgets.

In liaison with the Project Accountant and SPM develop budget tracking tools and monitoring

Ensure the financial implications of plans are fully considered and reflected in the annual budget

In liaison with the SPM, review financial reports track expenditures and provide feedback to the Project Accountant

Ensure 100% implementation of the planned project activities on a monthly basis and that budgets are not under and over spent.

Coordination and collaboration 

Coordinate and collaborate with the environment working groups, and local environmental authorities and community members on all assessments. Share assessment findings with the livelihoods/ environment working groups, and community members.

Collaborate and coordinate closely with all other members of the emergency response team and link development with emergency response activities Other

Performing any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Sub Program Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

Bachelor’s degree in Environment science, natural resources Forestry or degree in related field.

Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.

At least 2 years’ experience in environment, energy interventions in humanitarian or development context.

Experience in market-based approaches in energy and environment programming, proven knowledge, and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

Problem solving and decision-making skills.

Good interpersonal and excellent negotiation skills

Excellent English language

Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.  Female candidates possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.