Technical Advisor II - Climate Change & Landscape Restoration in Uganda | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Technical Advisor II - Climate Change & Landscape Restoration

Location: Uganda | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Change, Forestry, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Management, Agriculture, or a related field required.
• Minimum of eight years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in climate change adaptation and mitigation and/or landscape restoration
• Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Climate Change, Forestry, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Management, Agriculture, or a related field is an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to convene, coordinate, and facilitate complex multi-stakeholder consultations and partnerships involving government, development partners, technical agencies, academia, and community stakeholders.

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Please Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position, including individuals from marginalized backgrounds and people with disabilities. Please ensure you follow the instructions outlined below when applying.

This position is open to Ugandan nationals only.

Submit your application no later than 5:00 PM on Ocober 23, 2026.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.