Kiima Foods welcomes volunteers from Uganda and from all over the world. The motivation behind the volunteer program is a mutual exchange between the volunteer, Kiima Foods, and local communities. Therefore, the volunteer will work closely with Kiima Foods’ staff and the local communities and enjoy the best experience working along the mostly welcoming communities in Kasese. When you join us in the field, you won’t just be delivering a project, you will be working shoulder-to-shoulder with local farmer groups, young people, and rural community members.

The main focus of the volunteer lies in two departments (the volunteer can work in other departments depending on the need of Kiima Foods and the interest of the volunteer):

Natural Resource Department (promoting innovative nature-based solutions and green jobs, good agricultural practices, clean cook stoves, solar home systems etc.)

Livelihood Department (promoting climate-smart agriculture and improving household income in the rural communities based on value chains)

The tasks of the volunteer may include the following but may not be limited to.

1.     Climate Resilience & Environmental Restoration

·      Hands-on work in riverbank stabilization, indigenous tree planting, and ecosystem restoration with communities.

·      Forest-Friendly Coffee project, Supporting climate-smart coffee production, agroforestry practices, and sustainable supply chains.

2.     Renewable Energy & Off-Grid Solutions

·      Solar & Cold Storage Infrastructure, Technical and logistical support for off-grid solar electricity and mini-grid cold storage solutions for rural fruits and milk producers.

·      Support Monitoring the distribution and impact of clean technologies and community water purification systems.

3.     Youth Empowerment & Skilling

Decent Jobs for Youth, training in agribusiness mentorship, and technical skill-building to support sustainable livelihoods for young people.

4.     Disaster Risk Reduction & Anticipatory Action (AAP)

·      Assisting communities vulnerable to climate disasters through hazard mapping, early warning support.

·      Support in documentation of success stories in form of picture, audio, and video;
– in conducting baseline, mid-term and long-term project intervention reports
– in public communication (updating the website and social media channels)

The tasks are not fixed and can be orientated on the abilities and interest of the volunteer.

Note: Expatriates with specific knowledge and skills are welcomed to work with Kiima Foods.

Interested? Please send us the usual documents to admin@kiimafoods.com.