About us
Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) is a regional non- Governmental Organisation established in April 2003 and registered in July 2006 with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, Nigeria.
AYGF has an operational base in British Columbia Canada, Texas USA and Nigeria (Kogi state, Niger State, Ogun State, Katsina state and the FCT- Abuja).
Over the years the Organisation has implemented several projects that addressed issues around migration, Public Health, Education, Democratic Governance, livelihood, Climate Change and Environment
Job Title: Climate Change Expert
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
Tasks and Responsibilities
Contribute to effective delivery of AYGF climate change projects through preparation of project work plans, including but not limited to field implementation modalities, and progress monitoring and, where necessary, assist in identifying corrective measures to overcome operational constraints.
Facilitate the operational and logistical field actions in aspects of the project cycle management, including, choice of inputs and services and procurement plan, site selection, formulation of beneficiary targeting criteria, distribution mechanisms, activity monitoring, training and capacity building, and reporting in conformity with enabling AFRICA YOUTH GROWTH FOUNDATION rules, regulations, SoPs and best practices.
Ensuring the timely provision of project inputs (personnel, technical support services, sub-contracts, training, equipment and supplies) directly by the Organization or, when appropriate, through Implementing Partners. Identify and evaluate the capacity and quality of work of potential local suppliers of relevant technical goods and services.
In collaboration with the MEAL unit, facilitate the monitoring and evaluation climate change programme and project performances (outputs and impact) and its linkages towards AYGF Programme Framework.
Contribute to development and expansion of AYGF climate change programme portfolio through participation in formulation and preparation processes for new project documents, proposals, donor briefs and meetings.
Contribute to the preparation technical elements for communication materials and informational/ knowledge products, technical specifications, terms of references, briefs, evaluation, project terminal reports, statements and correspondence for internal use and for recipient governments and donors.
In close collaboration with Program team, participate in needs assessments, surveys and analyses relevant to Agriculture, Forestry and other Land Use (AFOLU)sectors. Monitor climate change trends and prospects in the country; relate its implications to food security, livelihoods and other areas of AYGF mandate.
Collect relevant climate change documents and information guidelines, policies, manuals, assessments produced by other sources (governmental, intergovernmental, bilateral and multilateral entities), to shape and define priorities, guidelines and standard for AFRICA YOUTH GROWTH FOUNDATION
Minimum Requirements
Advanced University Degree in the fields of Climate Change, Environment, Natural Resources or other related fields
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in climate change issues at national level.
National of Nigeria.
Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English
Technical / Functional Skills:
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to work in emergency situations with tight deadlines.
Experience in a liaison function.
Demonstrable experience developmental programming, Agriculture, Forestry and other Land
Use (AFOLU) sectors development including work experience with national and international NGO’s, UN agencies, governments and donors.
Excellent team-building and cross-cultural skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, with a Cover Letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for the application and addressed to “The Human Resource Manager, Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF)”, indicating the position applied on the subject line. Send application to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
AYGF is an equal opportunity employer, women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Note
Please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Application Closing Date
21st July, 2023
