Bunyoro Union of Persons with Disabilities (BUPED) is an umbrella organization that promotes the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities in the Bunyoro sub-region. BUPD is implementing a project to strengthen the climate resilience and adaptive capacity of women with disabilities in Buliisa District. We are seeking a dynamic, committed, and results-oriented individual to fill the position of Project Officer - Climate Resilience for Women with Disabilities.
BUPED is seeking applications from qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Project Officer. candidates for its upcoming Job Vacancies. Qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities in line with approved work plans and budgets.
- Mobilize and support women with disabilities to actively participate in climate resilience and environmental management initiatives.
- Facilitate training, awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities on climate change adaptation and disability inclusion.
- Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based climate resilience initiatives and livelihood interventions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with district local government departments, community leaders, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and development partners.
- Represent BUPED in relevant district-level climate change, disability inclusion, and environmental management forums.
- Promote meaningful participation of women with disabilities in local climate adaptation planning processes.
- Track project progress against approved indicators and targets.
- Collect, compile, and analyze project data.
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and good practices.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Community Development, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Disability Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in project implementation and community development.
- Demonstrated experience in climate change adaptation, resilience building, environmental conservation, or sustainable livelihoods.
- Experience working with persons with disabilities and community-based organizations.
- Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and travel frequently within project areas.
Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and special attention will be given to women in the age range of 22- 30 years and desirable that the applicant must be a resident of Buliisa, with ability to Speak Runyoro or Lugungu.
Use of Motorcycles. Applicants must have a valid riding license/permit. The successful candidates shall be subjected to competence riding assessment/test to determine the skills and abilities to ride.
How to Apply.
- Application letter addressed to the Executive Director, BUPED.
- O. Box 490715, Hoima City-Uganda.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 referees (2 should be from previous employers).
- Copies of Academic documents plus any other relevant certificates.
- Attach a photocopy of National ID and provide day time telephone number (s).
- Soft copies of the Application should be sent to info@buped.orgOR buped1999@gmail.com
- Indicate "Position applied for” only in the Email Subject line.
- Deliver hard copies to our Head Offices which are located in Hoima Town on Kampala Road at Ears Centre slightly opposite GAZ Petrol Station and exactly Opposite Embassy Church
- For detailed job descriptions, visit BUPED website, BUPED office Notice board, and the Public Notice Boards for Buliisa and Hoima District/City local governments.
- For any clarification, visit our head office Notice Board or contact 0750220575 only during working hours from 8:00Am to 5:00Pm.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
