Environment and Climate Change Coordinator

About this role

The Environment and Climate Change Coordinator leads design, implementation and mainstreaming of climate resilience and environmental adaptation initiatives across Global Peace Development’s programs. The role focuses on community-based climate action, disaster risk reduction and green livelihoods to boost the resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems. It includes managing stakeholder engagement, capacity building, policy advocacy, climate funding proposals, and monitoring and reporting on results. The position involves coordinating with partners, donors and government agencies to mobilise resources and ensure safeguarding and accountability in all activities.

What you would do

• Adhere to safeguarding, accountability and code of conduct policies in all activities.
• Coordinate with partners, government agencies, donors and stakeholders to mobilise resources for climate initiatives.
• Document success stories, case studies and lessons learned from projects.
• Lead environmental safeguards and oversee data collection, monitoring and evaluation for environmental and climate metrics.
• Integrate climate resilience and green growth strategies into programmatic areas.
• Conduct field assessments, climate risk mapping, vulnerability assessments and capacity-building trainings.
• Plan and implement climate adaptation, mitigation, disaster risk reduction and natural resource management activities.
• Engage community stakeholders, local authorities and vulnerable groups to build grassroots resilience.
• Lead data collection, research and reporting related to environmental and climate metrics.
• Oversee donor engagement and proposal development for climate funding.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation, environmental management, resilience programming or humanitarian/development work.
• Strong skills in project implementation, community engagement and climate risk monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data collection, technical documentation and report writing.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and data visualization tools.
• Experience in donor engagement, climate fund proposal development and resource mobilisation.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

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