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Environment and Climate Change Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Lagos, Nigeria CDI

Publiée il y a 1 mois · Expire dans 3 semaines

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Description du poste

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.
Key Responsibilities Program Implementation:
  • 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.
Capacity Building & Community Engagement:
  • 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.
Partnership & Coordination:
  • 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.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
  • 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.

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