JOB DETAILS:
Role Summary:
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:
o Design and implement initiatives promoting biodiversity-friendly micro-enterprises for vulnerable households.
o Support communities in adopting climate-smart agriculture practices that enhance productivity and resilience.

o Facilitate access to potable water and promote water-efficient technologies in farming.
2. Energy Efficiency and Climate Action:
o Promote the adoption of fuel-efficient stoves and alternative energy sources, such as charcoal briquettes.
o Train communities on the production and use of energy-efficient technologies, ensuring sustainability.
3. Community Preparedness & Awareness:
o Strengthen community access to climate information and early warning systems to enhance decision-making and risk management.
o Conduct awareness campaigns focusing on energy and water savings, climate risks, and gender-sensitive resilience strategies.
4. Monitoring and Reporting:
o Track the progress of livelihood and energy-focused interventions, ensuring adherence to targets.
o Document success stories and compile regular reports on the impact of livelihood and energy activities.
5. Partnerships and Capacity Building:
o Collaborate with government and private sector partners to enhance access to climate-smart technologies and microfinance options.
o Build the capacity of local stakeholders to sustain and expand livelihood and energy programs
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience in ecosystem restoration, conservation, or similar projects.

Educational Requirements:
Qualifications:
• A degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement and capacity building.

• Strong knowledge of afforestation, agroforestry, and biodiversity conservation practices.
• 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