Location: Epe LG, Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Programs
Reports to: Senior Manager, Programs
Duration: 6 Months
About Us:
Optimal Greening is a non-profit dedicated to bringing life-changing environmental solutions to marginalised and underserved communities in Nigeria. Founded in 2020, our vision is a world where every mother and child can drink safe water and where health and hygiene are rights, not luxuries.
Our flagship Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme incorporates innovative, renewable, and circular technologies to tackle critical challenges facing underserved communities. We are currently implementing a WASH project (Project AIM-Epe) in Isale Agoro community, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria. A project designed to provide access to safe and clean water to residents of the community
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Field Officer, who will support the implementation of Project AIM-Epe by coordinating field activities, engaging community stakeholders and contractors, and supporting the delivery, monitoring and documentation of community-based WASH and environmental sustainability interventions in Isale Agoro, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Programs, the Field Officer (Project AIM-Epe) will:
- Represent Optimal Greening in Isale Agoro community, serving as the primary field contact for Project AIM-Epe and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support the day-to-day implementation of project activities in line with approved Project AIM-Epe work plans, timelines and project objectives.
- Liaise with community leaders, volunteers, contractors, government representatives and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery.
- Monitor field activities and contractor performance to ensure quality implementation and adherence to project standards.
- Conduct routine and frequent community visits, mobilization and sensitization activities to encourage participation and ownership of project interventions.
- Support baseline surveys, needs assessments, focus group discussions, advocacy visits and other field data collection activities.
- Support the planning and delivery of capacity-building sessions for community volunteers, local leaders, and beneficiary groups to strengthen project ownership and sustainability.
- Identify and promptly report field challenges, risks and community concerns, while supporting the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
- Collect, verify and maintain accurate field data, beneficiary records, attendance registers and other project documentation.
- Prepare timely field reports, activity updates and photographic documentation to support project monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with Optimal Greening’s policies, donor requirements and safeguarding, health, safety and environmental standards.
- Support the identification of opportunities to strengthen community engagement and enhance the sustainability of project outcomes.
- Perform any other field-related duties assigned by the Senior Manager,
Core Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
- Strong stakeholder engagement and community mobilization
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a field-based
- Good report writing and documentation
- Strong organizational and time management
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- High level of integrity, professionalism and
- Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing field
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Environmental Science, Community Development, Engineering, Public Health, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 1–2 years’ experience in a field-based role, preferably supporting WASH, environmental sustainability, or community development projects.
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement, project implementation and working effectively with diverse stakeholders in community settings.
- Must be resident in Epe LG or nearby communities and able to commute to the project site in Isale Agoro.
- Good understanding of the nonprofit sector, with experience working in or supporting environmental sustainability or community development programmes considered an
- Additional qualifications or certifications in project management, community development, or environmental conservation will be an added advantage.
Equal Opportunity
Optimal Greening is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kindly complete and submit your application using the link below on or before 14 August 2026.
https://forms.gle/bEFbzPWespaxKsVS7
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the application deadline. Early submission is therefore encouraged.
