local and indigenous knowledge consultant Job at ADRA Uganda

local and indigenous knowledge consultant Job

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 04 August 2026

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: ADRA Uganda

ADRA Uganda

Location: In Uganda

Job Details:

Terms of reference to document local and indigenous knowledge systems that support Anticipatory

Action and Early Warning in the Acholi and Karamoja regions, to inform the development of

contingency plans and district climate action plans.

23rd July 2026

Project: Strengthening Community-Based Climate Adaptation in Uganda and South Sudan

(STRENGTH) project.

Funding partner. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (DANIDA)

1.0. Background

The STRENGTH project is a two-and-a-half-year initiative supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

of Denmark (DANIDA) and is being implemented through a Consortium led by ADRA Denmark, in

partnership with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and the Danish Family Planning Association. The project, in

Uganda is implemented by ADRA Uganda as the lead implementing partner and Reproductive Health

Uganda as part of a wider Uganda-South Sudan Consortium.

This project is being implemented in Uganda’s Acholi (Kitgum and Lamwo) and Karamoja (Kaabong and

Karenga) districts with the aims to reduce climate-related loss of livelihoods and natural resources, while

helping prevent conflict and displacement linked to competition over land, water and pasture with three

outcome areas including; preparedness and anticipatory actions; climate-smart livelihoods and conflict-

sensitive natural resource management; and women’s empowerment, SRHR/gender equality and inclusive

decision-making.

As part of the project, ADRA Uganda is supporting local governments in the Karamoja and Acholi sub-

regions to develop contingency plans and implement several climate actions, while also collaborating

with Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) to develop District Climate Action Plans (DCAPs) in the same

regions. During initial engagements, it was noted that indigenous and local knowledge could

meaningfully inform planning processes related to climate action, anticipatory action, and early warning

systems.

ADRA Uganda therefore seeks to conduct a mapping, analysis, and documentation of local and

indigenous knowledge systems that support Anticipatory Action and early warning in the Acholi and

Karamoja regions, to inform the development of contingency plans and district climate action plans.

2.0. Purpose of the assignment: To conduct a systematic mapping, analysis, and documentation of local

and indigenous knowledge systems that support Anticipatory Action and early warning in the Acholi

and Karamoja sub-regions, in order to generate evidence and insights that will inform the

development of local governments contingency plans, implement climate actions and District Climate

Action Plans (DCAPs). The findings will enable ADRA Uganda and its partners to integrate

community-based knowledge into formal planning processes to strengthen locally grounded, context-

specific approaches to climate action, disaster preparedness, and early warning within the

STRENGTH project target districts of Karenga, Kaabong, Kitgum, and Lamwo.

3.0. Objectives

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1. To identify, map, and document existing local and indigenous knowledge systems, practices, and

indicators used by communities in the Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions for early warning and

Anticipatory Action.

2. To analyze the relevance, effectiveness, and applicability of documented indigenous knowledge

systems in informing local governments contingency plans and District Climate Action Plans

(DCAPs).

3. To assess the integration pathways and gaps between community-based indigenous knowledge

and formal early warning systems, climate information services, and government planning

structures in the target districts.

4. To document gender-differentiated roles, perspectives, and knowledge within indigenous and

local knowledge systems, ensuring that the voices of women, youth, and marginalized groups are

captured and reflected in the findings.

5. To develop a repository of documented local and indigenous knowledge, including a synthesis

report with actionable recommendations for integrating this knowledge into contingency planning

and climate action planning processes.

6. To propose a framework or mechanism for the continuous capture, validation, and use of

indigenous and local knowledge within formal disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation

planning at the district level.

4.0. Scope of Work and Activities

The consultant will therefore be responsible for undertaking the following scope of work and activities,

Objective 1: Identification, Mapping, and Documentation of Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Objective 2: Analysis of Relevance and Applicability

Objective 3: Assessment of Integration Pathways and Gaps

Objective 4: Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis

Objective 5: Development of a Knowledge Repository and Synthesis Report

Objective 6: Framework for Continuous Capture, Validation, and Use

Cross-Cutting Activities

 Develop and submit an inception report detailing the methodology, work plan, data collection

tools, and team composition for approval by ADRA Uganda prior to commencement of

fieldwork.

 Conduct a validation workshop with key stakeholders (district local governments, RHU,

community representatives, and project team) to present and validate findings, analysis, and

recommendations.

 Submit a draft report for review, incorporate feedback, and deliver final versions of all

deliverables to the Project Manager in both electronic and print formats as required.

 Coordinate closely with ADRA Uganda project team throughout the assignment to ensure

alignment with project objectives and ongoing planning processes.

5.0. Deliverables and Outputs
1. Inception Report (IR) – 2–3 pages detailing methodology, data collection plan, sampling, tools,
timeline, and risk mitigation.
2. Final Report: Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Climate Action / Anticipatory action and Early
Warning in Acholi and Karamoja, Uganda. 35–50 pages
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3. Summary Note and Presentations – 1 briefing note for ADRA Uganda and local government
leaders and a 15–20 slide presentation for stakeholder dissemination.
6.0. Timeline and Schedule (1st July to 20th August, 2026)
 Week 1 and 2 (after signature of the MOU). Inception Report; stakeholder mapping; approval of
IR by ADRA
 Week 3, 4 and 5. Field data collection – community consultations and participatory assessments
in Districts
 Week 6: Data analysis, validation with field teams.
 Week 7: Finalize the report; submission of deliverables; stakeholder presentations and debrief.
7.0. Geographic Scope
 Uganda, Acholi sub-region (Kitgum and Lamwo) and Karamoja sub-region (Kaabong and
Karenga)
8.0. Expertise and Qualifications
 Relevant academic qualifications in environmental sciences, global development, development
studies, anthropology, indigenous studies, climate change adaptation, or related fields.
 Demonstrated expertise in participatory research methods, community engagement, and
ethnographic studies related to climate change
 Strong understanding of climate change impacts, anticipatory action, disaster risk reduction, and
early warning systems at local and regional levels.
 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate indigenous and local knowledge into
formal documentation for planning purposes.
 Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders,
government agencies, and development partners.
 Prior experience working in the Acholi and/or Karamoja regions is highly desirable.
10. Logistics and Support
 Location: Fieldwork in Acholi and Karamoja; and other areas where key stakeholders might be
located.
 Team Composition: One – two lead consultant (s), supported by a field enumerator(s) and a part-
time data analyst (if needed).
 Coordination: Regular communication with ADRA Uganda STRENGTH project team; share
drafts for feedback; ensure alignment with project guidelines.
 Logistics: The required logistics to be included in the proposal from the candidates.
11. Reporting and Accountability
 The consultant will report to ADRA Uganda’s STRENGTH Project Manager.
 Deliverables will be reviewed for quality, evidence base, and alignment with STRENGTH project
objectives.
 All outputs will be property of ADRA Uganda and STRENGTH project consortium;
12. Budget and Payment
 Please provide a proposed budget with daily rates, estimated travel costs, local accommodation,
and any other direct costs.
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 Payment schedule: typically milestone-based (milestones involving the Inception Report, Data
collection and analysis, final report and presentations)
14. Confidentiality and Ethics
 All data collected must be treated as confidential; consent procedures must be followed; reporting
should anonymize sensitive information where required.
 Adherence to ADRA Uganda’s safeguarding and ethical guidelines.
Submission of a proposal
The proposal should be a 6-8 page technical document detailing objectives, methodology, a detailed
timeline, team roles, relevant experience with contact references, sample data collection tools, a justified
budget, and a risk mitigation plan. Include CVs of leads and key members, plus your portfolio. Please
send your proposal with subject line ‘Application: ‘name of consultant’ Indigenous and local knowledge
for climate action’ to The Procurement and Logistics Officer plo@adrauganda.org; copy in the
STRENGTH Project Manager aliguma@adraUGANDA.org.
Submit before 4th August 2026
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