Optimal Greening Foundation (OGF) is a Nigerian-based non-profit organization dedicated to delivering sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) alongside renewable energy and environmental sustainability solutions to underserved and marginalized communities across Africa. Founded in 2020 by CEO Osen Iyahen, the foundation aims to restore human dignity by ensuring health, hygiene, and safe water are treated as fundamental rights rather than luxuries
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Intern – Community Identification
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About the Role
- We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Field Officer (Intern) to support the identification, assessment and documentation of underserved communities across Lagos State that may benefit from the organisation’s current and future WASH and environmental sustainability programs.
- The role will focus on sourcing potential communities, engaging relevant stakeholders, conducting preliminary assessments and gathering information to support program planning and community prequalification.
- The intern will help establish a pipeline of communities whose needs, local conditions and sustainability prospects align with Optimal Greening’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Field Project Officer, the Field Officer (Intern) will:
- Conduct preliminary research to identify and source underserved communities across Lagos State that may require WASH or other environmental sustainability interventions.
- Engage Community Development Associations (CDAs), Community Development Committees (CDCs), traditional leaders, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders to identify potential communities and establish initial contact.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with government institutions, community-based organisations and other partners that could support future programs.
- Develop and maintain an updated database of identified communities, including their locations, key contacts, reported needs and assessment status.
- Apply the organisation’s preliminary screening process to categorise communities for further review, verification or exclusion, subject to the guidance of the Field Project Officer.
- Conduct field visits to shortlisted communities to verify preliminary information and assess their
- WASH and other relevant environmental needs.
- Assess existing infrastructure, community leadership and governance structures, stakeholder relationships and the availability of suitable sites for potential interventions.
- Explore community willingness and capacity to contribute to the operation, maintenance and long-term sustainability of potential interventions, including the feasibility of affordable user fees where applicable.
- Prepare and submit clear, accurate and timely community identification reports documenting assessment findings, stakeholder feedback, information gaps, potential risks and areas requiring further verification.
- Maintain organised records of community profiles, assessment findings, photographs and supporting documentation, and support the consolidation and analysis of data to inform program reviews and community prequalification decisions.
- Provide field insights and community-level information to support program concept development, proposal writing, resource mobilisation and partnership opportunities, and perform other relevant duties assigned by the Field Project Officer in support of organisational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree or relevant ongoing studies in Public Health, Environmental Science, Project Management, Community Development, Social Sciences, Geography, Development Studies or a related field.
- Previous experience in community engagement, field research, data collection, community development or environmental programs.
- Demonstrated interest in WASH, environmental sustainability, public health or community development.
- Good understanding of the nonprofit sector, with experience working in or supporting environmental sustainability or community development programs considered an advantage.
- Additional qualifications or certifications in project management, community development, or environmental conservation will be an added advantage.
Core Competencies and Skills:
- Strong stakeholder engagement and community mobilization skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a field-based environment.
- Good report writing and documentation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
- Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing field conditions.
- Ability to gather information, identify community needs and organise findings to support decision-making.
Application Closing Date
20th November, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
