Technical Advisor II - Climate Change & Landscape Restoration

• →Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in climate change adaptation and mitigation and landscape restoration. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure a proper cross-sectoral approach.
• →Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
• →Experience in business development, project design and proposal development in, including technical writing.
• →Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
• →Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
• →Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
• →Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
• →Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• →Strong written and oral communication skills
• →Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• →Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Internal: CRS Country Representative, Head of Programs, Head of Operations, Uganda-based technical experts for MEAL, Emergency focal point, Gender, Youth and Social Inclusion (GYSI) and Partner Capacity Strengthening (PCS), Regional and Headquarters technical staff. 

External: Local partner staff, representatives from for-profit and other non-profit organizations and relevant national, district, sub-county, parish and other government stakeholders, community leaders.

• 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.

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.