Introduction & Background

The Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO), with support from TrustAfrica, is implementing the project “Preserving Indigenous Agroecological Knowledge for Sustainable Pastoralism in Uganda.” This initiative strengthens pastoralist communities in Karamoja by documenting indigenous agroecological practices, building resilience, and amplifying local voices in policy spaces. To support this work, COPACSO seeks to recruit a dedicated Project Officer who will play a central role in community mobilization, training facilitation, and field documentation.

Purpose of the Role

The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing project activities at the field level. This includes mobilizing pastoralist communities, supporting training workshops, maintaining beneficiary records, and preparing timely field reports for monitoring and accountability. The role requires significant field presence, close collaboration with local knowledge holders, and coordination with the COPACSO Secretariat.

Key Functions

• Mobilize pastoralist communities and knowledge holders for project activities.
• Support the organization and facilitation of training workshops and documentation sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of project beneficiaries and participation.
• Prepare regular field reports, including activity updates and challenges encountered.

Expected Deliverables

• Community mobilization reports from field activities.
• Accurate training participation and beneficiary records.
• Quarterly field activity reports submitted to the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in community mobilization, project implementation, or field coordination (NGO/CSO experience preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate beneficiary data.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English; knowledge of Karamoja local languages is an asset.
• Willingness to be field-based and travel frequently to remote project sites.

Supervision & Reporting

The Project Officer will report directly to the Project Coordinator and work in close collaboration with field facilitators, trainers, and community leaders.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to:

Email: info@copacso.org
Deadline: 15 October 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

COPACSO is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. Women, youth, and individuals from pastoralist communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO) seeks a qualified and experienced Digital Entrepreneurship Trainer to design and deliver a practical training program for pastoralist youth and community members in Karamoja. The trainer will build participants’ skills in digital marketing, online branding, social media promotion, and basic graphic design, focusing on leveraging EcoMart — a digital marketplace for climate-smart and agroecological products. The role includes post-training mentorship to support participants in applying their skills to promote and sell products online.

About COPACSO

The Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO) was established in 2005 as a platform for organisations engaging in policy formulation and advocacy for pastoralist communities in Uganda’s cattle corridor. COPACSO enables members to share experiences and strengthen pastoral advocacy to improve the welfare of pastoralists. COPACSO is currently implementing the project “Preserving Indigenous Agroecological Knowledge for Sustainable Pastoralism in Uganda”, supported by TrustAfrica, which documents and amplifies indigenous agroecological knowledge and fosters resilience through digital enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive, practical training curriculum on digital entrepreneurship (digital marketing, social media promotion, online branding, basic graphic design).
• Facilitate interactive, hands-on training sessions tailored to pastoralist youth and entrepreneurs in Karamoja.
• Support participants to create sample digital content (e.g., social posts, product descriptions, simple graphics).
• Provide mentorship and guidance after training to help participants market their agroecological products via EcoMart and other platforms.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive post-training report summarizing outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, ICT, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in digital marketing, online branding, and social media promotion (TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Experience in basic graphic design and digital content creation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating training programs, preferably with rural or community-based groups in East Africa.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce and digital platforms for small-scale enterprises.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; ability to engage diverse participants.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of at least one local Karamoja language is an advantage.

Duration & Location

Training period: 3 days of intensive, practical sessions.
Location: Pastoralist communities in Karamoja Region, Uganda.
Follow-up: Remote mentorship and guidance after training.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents by 15 October 2025:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A short technical proposal outlining your training approach (maximum 2 pages)
• Three professional references

Send applications to: info@copacso.org

Equal Opportunity Statement

COPACSO is an equal opportunities employer. Women, youth, and individuals from pastoralist communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Introduction & Background

The Karamoja region of Uganda faces multiple socio-economic challenges, where pastoralist communities rely on indigenous agroecological knowledge and livestock production. COPACSO, with support from TrustAfrica, is implementing the project “Preserving Indigenous Agroecological Knowledge for Sustainable Pastoralism in Uganda.” The project empowers communities by documenting and amplifying indigenous knowledge while building resilience through digital enterprise. A key component is training youth and community members in participatory media to capture and share their knowledge via video and grassroots communication strategies.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The consultancy seeks a qualified expert to design and deliver a comprehensive training program in participatory media skills—including storytelling, video recording, editing, and ethical documentation. The training will focus on women and youth in pastoralist communities, equipping them to document and share their indigenous agroecological knowledge, amplify their voices, and contribute to advocacy efforts.

Specific Objectives

• Train participants in participatory media techniques: storytelling, video recording, and editing.
• Guide documentation of indigenous agroecological practices such as rotational grazing, organic livestock rearing, and sustainable rangeland management.
• Provide templates and guidance on ethical documentation for accurate and respectful representation.
• Mentor participants in post-training video production for EcoTV and wider dissemination.

Expected Outcomes

• Participants effectively document and share indigenous agroecological practices.
• Production of engaging videos showcasing traditional practices and enterprises.
• Improved understanding and application of ethical documentation guidelines.
• Emergence of trained community video reporters contributing to EcoTV and advocacy materials.

Expected Deliverables

• Training Curriculum: Comprehensive curriculum covering storytelling, video recording, editing, and ethics.
• Training Materials: Presentations, handouts, and practical exercises.
• Interactive Sessions: Facilitation using lectures, discussions, case studies, and field demonstrations.
• Participant Videos: Supervised production of sample videos during training.
• Post-Training Report: Documenting key discussions, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Support Notes: Guidance for post-training mentorship and ongoing content documentation.

Tasks of the Consultant

• Develop training curriculum and materials (presentations, handouts, guides).
• Facilitate interactive training sessions with active participant engagement.
• Conduct field demonstrations for practical media documentation.
• Provide mentorship during and after training for content production.
• Submit a comprehensive post-training report with recommendations.

Duration & Location

Duration: 3 days of intensive training and practical sessions.
Location: Pastoralist communities in the Karamoja Region, Uganda.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in participatory media, video production (recording, editing, storytelling), and ethical documentation.
• Experience in developing and delivering training, preferably with community-based or pastoralist groups in Uganda.
• Strong knowledge of pastoralist socio-economic and environmental contexts.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills for engaging diverse groups.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of a local Karamoja language is an advantage.

Supervision

The consultant will report to the COPACSO Coordinator:

COPACSO Secretariat, Ntinda, Kiwature Road, Kampala, Uganda

Equal Opportunity Statement

COPACSO is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. Women, youth, and individuals from pastoralist communities are strongly encouraged to apply.