Sustainable Land Management Officer – Uganda Climate Smart Project

About the role

The Sustainable Land Management Officer will provide technical leadership and coordination for climate‑smart land use interventions in refugee and host communities in northern Uganda. The role focuses on restoring degraded landscapes, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) interventions in target areas.
• Promote climate‑smart land use practices that improve soil fertility, water conservation, and ecosystem restoration.
• Support landscape restoration and ecological regeneration initiatives.
• Facilitate adoption of soil and water conservation technologies among beneficiaries.
• Promote conservation agriculture and agroforestry systems to enhance productivity and climate resilience.
• Encourage sustainable utilization and management of natural resources within refugee and host communities.
• Develop and implement environmental conservation, rehabilitation, and watershed management activities.

Required profile

• Technical leadership and coordination experience in sustainable land management projects.
• Ability to work with refugee and host communities to restore degraded lands.
• Strong understanding of climate‑smart agriculture and ecological restoration concepts.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract with World Vision Uganda.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on livelihoods and environmental resilience.
• Work in a collaborative, mission‑driven international NGO environment.