Manager – Climate and Green Jobs

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WWF Uganda is hiring a Manager – Climate and Green Jobs to provide leadership to plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor the implementation of climate-resilient value chain programs that address climate change mitigation and adaptation, and support development of sustainable “green jobs” in line with WWF UCO strategic objectives.

Position:

NbS Officer / Landscape Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Support climate-resilient value chains that strengthen the capacity of smallholder farmers to adapt to rapidly changing micro-climate impacts and withstand shocks.

Support WWF-UCO in developing and mainstreaming climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and actions in energy, forestry, and freshwater initiatives based on findings and recommendations from the WWF-UCO Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and other related studies.

Assess and recommend Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and sustainable ecosystem-based management interventions for climate resilience, mitigation, and development in the Albertine Graben.

Work with partners and experts to undertake value chain studies and determine the most profitable value chains that increase economic opportunities for participating households in the landscape.

Lead staff and partners to identify and partner with private sector actors and financial institutions to provide marketing and financial solutions along value chains to unlock barriers to productivity and profitability.

Support the development of climate change mitigation and adaptation capacity-strengthening initiatives for WWF-UCO staff and partners, including climate-smart conservation and community-based climate risk assessments, and the identification of locally suited NbS.

Ensure coordination with WWF-UCO Forest initiatives and promote synergies within project portfolios related to NbS, resilience, and the development of green jobs and value-chain mechanisms, including food systems, coffee value chains, and Nature-based Enterprises (NbE).

Collaborate with the Regional Office of Africa (ROA) and the WWF-UCO conservation team to build relationships with NGOs, government ministries and departments, academia, and development partners to advance mitigation and adaptation frameworks, strategies, and tools.

Engage with the global WWF NbS network and the WWF energy and climate practice to integrate global perspectives into national context and promote lessons learned and best practices.

Support the development of funding opportunities for climate change and NbS work.

Support local, national, and international processes on climate change adaptation, development of climate-proof sustainable energy infrastructure, and reduction of carbon footprints.

Support national and international advocacy relevant to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and NbS development.

Monitor and evaluate climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions with national and local stakeholders in the Albertine Graben in line with WWF standards and guidelines.

Support WWF-UCO in research, innovation, and development of sustainability tools to promote green technologies and practices for improved environmental and social performance.

Contribute to WWF-UCO planning, implementation, reporting, and learning activities, especially reporting based on NbS, climate change mitigation, and adaptation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agroecology, Social Forestry, Natural Resource Economics, or a related field.

Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Sciences, Agriculture and Food Systems, Climate or Green Financing, Impact Investing, or a related field.

Professional training in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.

Required Experience

At least 7 years of work experience in Agroecology, Value Chain Development, Climate Change, Green and Nature-based Enterprises, or other related fields.

Experience with NbS implementation on the ground and a good understanding of the IUCN NbS Standard.

Proven practical experience in coordinating and managing projects in nature-based solutions, ecosystem-based management, green enterprises, and/or climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Required Skills and Competencies

Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving abilities.

Strong ability to handle complex processes and information integration.

Excellent knowledge of global environmental standards and frameworks (e.g., Paris Agreement, SDGs, Uganda National Development Plans).

Ability to coordinate major capacity-building needs assessments, planning, development, and implementation.

Ability to effectively manage partners and multi-stakeholder processes.

Strong team-building and leadership skills.

Ability to plan, budget, coordinate, and monitor own work plan and supervise others.

Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work in multicultural and multi-interest environments.

Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask under minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Fill in the

Manager – Climate and Green Jobs

application form and email your

Cover Letter and CV

with contact details of

three (3) referees

, plus

copies of academic qualifications

(combined into

one PDF

) to:

recruitment@wwfuganda.org

Subject line:

Indicate the job title clearly

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Kindly note: Due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:

15th December 2025

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.