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Environment and Climate Change Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation
Africa Youth Growth Foundation
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
This position offers a great opportunity for career growth.
Position Summary
- The Environment & Climate Change Officer will support the implementation of environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient interventions under the SPRING Project.
- The role focuses on ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, natural resource governance, and strengthening community-led resilience systems.
- The officer will ensure that all interventions are climate-smart, gender-responsive, environmentallysound, and aligned with AYGF’s sustainability framework and national climate policies.
- The role further contributes to resource mobilization efforts through the development of concept notes, environmental proposals, and technical inputs for donor-funded opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards, climate risk screening, and sustainability principles across project activities.
- Support the planning and execution of climate-smart and environmental sustainability activities, including soil and water conservation, afforestation/reforestation, land restoration, and water-harvesting systems.
- Conduct environmental and climate vulnerability assessments to guide community planning and adaptation actions.
- Support the establishment and functionality of demonstration sites showcasing climate-resilient agriculture, regenerative land use, and nature-based solutions.
- Facilitate training for youth, women, farmers, and local institutions on climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, ecosystem restoration, and natural resource management.
- Develop user-friendly training manuals, climate action guides, and community toolkits on restoration and green livelihoods
- Support community-led resource management committees, ensuring strong participation of women and youth.
- Promote inclusive, community-driven approaches that advance climate resilience and environmental stewardship.
- Collaborate closely with government agencies (e.g., SEMA, Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Water Resources), community structures, and development partners (UNDP, IOM, WFP) on joint climate and environmental initiatives.
- Support local authorities in developing or strengthening resource-sharing frameworks and conflict-sensitive environmental governance.
- Track and document progress on environmental and climate-related indicators using AYGF’s Project Tracking, Monitoring, and Accountability System (PTMAS).
- Conduct routine field monitoring and document progress, gaps, and emerging climate risks.