EACFDLM Biomass mapping Individual Consultant

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is seeking an Individual Consultant for Biomass mapping in Uganda. This role involves assessing and quantifying Uganda’s national biomass carbon potential to inform climate policy and investment planning.

The consultant will work on the project "National Assessment of Carbon Biomass Potential in Uganda" based in Kampala, Uganda, for a duration of 9 months. This is an opportunity to contribute to sustainable land-management strategies and climate change mitigation efforts.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by 04/11/2026. Join us in promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.

Company Overview

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. GGGI works to help build economies that grow strongly, are more resource-efficient and less carbon-intensive, are inclusive, and secure the cooperation of partners.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: USD 60,000
• Job Type: Contract
• Consultant Level: 4 Senior National Individual Consultant
• Contract Duration: 9 months

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, review, and map existing biomass resources and relevant datasets across Uganda.
• Estimate current above- and below-ground biomass carbon stocks by land-use and biomass-resource category.
• Assess carbon-sequestration and emissions-reduction opportunities.
• Determine the sustainable availability and geographic potential of biomass feedstocks for clean cooking and bioenergy.
• Develop practical policy, investment, and implementation recommendations.
• Revise the existing GCF concept note using validated Uganda-specific findings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Forestry, Geographical Information Systems, Environment and Natural Resources, Climate Change, or a closely related field.
• More than 5-8 years of relevant experience in land-use/land-cover mapping and biomass assessment.
• Proven track record in forestry and biomass assessments, with strong knowledge of carbon accounting and climate-change mitigation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, biomass-resource mapping, carbon-stock estimation, and recognized IPCC methodologies.
• Good understanding of agriculture and land-use systems management, energy systems, and bioenergy systems.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including work with government, local authorities, private-sector actors, and civil-society organizations.
• Excellent analytical, writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to national climate policy and investment planning in Uganda.
• Work with an international organization focused on sustainable economic growth.
• Gain experience in biomass assessment and carbon sequestration projects.
• Collaborate with government agencies, private sector, and civil society organizations.