JOB DETAILS:
Alight is recruiting a Environment Assistant for our program in Uganda. You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!
A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.

A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.
Reporting to the Livelihoods Officer, the Environment Assistant supports implementation of Environmental regulation compliance activities including report writing, preparing work plans, and supervising Community environment workers:

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Work with the Livelihoods Officer in Conducting climate risk screening on program activities.
• Conduct regular monitoring of Alight activities to ensure full compliance with environmental compliance regulations. Share the results of this monitoring in a timely manner and follow-up on recommendations given.

• Work closely with team members, partners and local government to build their capacity on environmental compliance, environmental safeguarding and climate adaptation.

• In liaison with the Livelihoods Officer prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and reports.

• Build the capacity of the members of the implementation team on their particular sector through orientations, one on one discussions and demonstrations in the field.
• In liaison with the Livelihoods Officer review the activities conducted in the field to understand how the quality of implementation of activities would be improved.
• Promote awareness-raising on energy issues through community campaigns on the

benefits and use of clean energy for cooking and lighting to enhance adoption.
• Promote restoration of the depleted forest cover, biodiversity through tree-planting at household and community levels.
• Establish and maintain woodlots in the area of operation.
• Promote appropriate technologies and approaches to energy utilization, including
fuels, renewable energy, stoves and lighting and powering technologies.
• Collaborate with and support the MEL team in field monitoring visits and data collection.
• Manage and mentor Environment Community workers under his/ her supervision.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
• A university degree in Environmental Management; or Environmental Engineering; or Natural Resources Management; or any other closely related discipline of Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institution.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in implementing environment and energy related activities
• Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word – with experience in writing reports.
• Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments.
• Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets.

Key behaviors & abilities
• Ability to work individually and within a team.
• Ability to write clear, detailed, and concise reports on computer and consistently able to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel throughout communities and work in a participatory manner with a variety of populations.
• Strong knowledge of the local population and language.
• Ability to handle stressful working conditions with limited supervision.