Job - Request For Proposals for a study to conduct research on the gendered impact of traditional manyattas on the environment in the Karamoja region tender job at Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy ((ACEMP)) LOG IN POST A JOB ADD CV ALERTS WHATSAPP TENDERS PRICING JOBS admin@lafabsolution.com POST ALERT ADD CV JOBS Home Jobseeker Back Add your CV Join Whatsapp Group Invite Friends CV Expert Look Job Alerts Employer Back Employer Control Panel Upload Job/s Search CVs/Resumes Posting Price Great HR Services Notify Me Back Via FB Page (Like it) Via FB Group (Join it) Via Twitter (Follow it) Via Email (Subscribe) Telegram Group (Join) Whatsapp Group (Join) All Jobs Back Jobs in Uganda Tenders in Uganda Weekly Jobs Related Jobs Contact us 24x7 Live Support Whatsapp, Telegram Groups Jobs by Categories LOGIN Request For Proposals for a study to conduct research on the gendered impact of traditional manyattas on the environment in the Karamoja region tender job at Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy ((ACEMP)) Dashboard Job Detail Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy (ACEMP) Website : https://acemp.org/ 30 Days Ago Request For Proposals Location : Moroto, Amudat and Nakapiripirit Districts Description of the assignment : Individual Consultant to conduct research on the gendered impact of traditional manyattas on the environment in the Karamoja Region Type of Contract : Individual Consultant/National Applicable Language : English Starting date : Upon signing contract Expected Duration of Assignment : 40 non-consecutive working days spread across contract period Closing Date : 18 th February 2026 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A STUDY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE GENDERED IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL MANYATTAS ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE KARAMOJA REGION Introduction The "Strengthening Environmental Accountability and Climate Action in West Nile" project is a 41-month initiative (August 2024 – December 2027) funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) through Danida. The project is implemented in the districts of Zombo, Madi Okollo, Obongi, Adjumani, Amudat and Nakapiripirit by a consortium of four national organizations: RICE West Nile (lead implementer), Friends of Zoka, Sustainable Plan and Action for Community Empowerment (SPACE) and Africa Center for Energy and Mineral Policy (ACEMP). The goal of the project is ‘Improved protection and sustainable utilization of natural resources among the communities in West Nile and Karamoja Sub Region’ which will be achieved through; Increasing community awareness and action on environmental protection; Strengthening implementation of national and district-level policies, ordinances, regulatory frameworks for environmental protection and climate action; and Increasing opportunities for alternative livelihoods to reduce dependence on natural resources. To achieve this, the project will conduct some studies on environmental degradation and climate change in the Karamoja Region, to generate evidence that will inform policy and advocacy actions during implementation. ACEMP therefore seeks the services of a consultant(s) to conduct research on the gendered impact of traditional manyattas on the environment in the Karamoja Region. Background The traditional construction and living practices associated with manyattas have notable environmental impacts, primarily linked to deforestation , land degradation , and sanitation challenges. [1] ACEMP is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2012 under the laws of Uganda and duly registered with the National NGO Bureau. ACEMP is an environment and extractive industries Policy, Advocacy and Research Centre of Excellence promoting good governance, research, capacity building, skills development, equity, socio-economic justice and shared benefits in the energy, environment and extractive sectors. The primary impact stems from the extensive use of local trees and shrubs for building materials and repairs. One estimate suggests that building a single traditional manyatta requires three trees, excluding additional wood for ongoing maintenance. This demand leads to the cutting of trees and shrubs, directly impacting local forest cover and exacerbating existing issues in already arid or semi-arid regions. In addition, the cutting of vegetation combined with the potential for overgrazing around settlement areas promotes soil erosion and general environmental degradation. Poor ventilation and the use of open fires or kerosene lamps for cooking and lighting create significant indoor smoke, which is hazardous to human health and produces black carbon. ACEMP is therefore seeking a consultant(s) to conduct research on the gendered impact of traditional manyattas on the environment in the Karamoja Region. The Problem Traditional manyatta settlements are a leading cause of deforestation in the Karamoja Region and their continued construction in the traditional way can have negative impacts more so for women who rely on natural resources an
