COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Forestry and Natural Resource Management Officer (Katsina)
Location: Katsina
Job Description
- COOPI is seeking a dynamic and experienced Forestry & Natural Resource Management Officer to lead the implementation of ecosystem restoration and climate resilience activities.
- The role focuses on reforestation, watershed management land reclamation and agroforestry, contributing to sustainable livelihoods and peacebuilding in conflict-affected communities.
Responsibilities
Ecosystem Restoration & Climate Resilience:
- Lead community-based reforestation and afforestation initiatives across 8 LGAs.
- Oversee the planting and monitoring of 200,000 trees, ensuring survival and biodiversity impact.
- Facilitate land reclamation and nursery development activities with local stakeholders.
- Promote carbon sequestration practices and support access to carbon financing mechanisms.
Capacity Building & Technical Support:
- Deliver training on sustainable land management, agroforestry and climate-smart agriculture.
- Support orchard establishment in secure community sites, including schools.
- Provide technical inputs and tools to enhance community-led restoration efforts.
Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Advocacy:
- Collaborate with Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Land to institutionalise NRM practices.
- Support formation and revitalisation of local NRM committees and sustainability agreements.
- Contribute to policy dialogue and awareness campaigns on environmental governance.
Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track and report on key indicators including tree survival rates, community participation and restoration outcomes.
- Contribute to MEAL processes, including baseline, midterm and endline evaluations.
- Document lessons learned, success stories, and technical reports for donor and internal use.
Additional job responsibilities:
- The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness level of skills and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, or watershed management.
- Proven experience in community mobilisation and capacity building.
- Familiarity with carbon financing, climate-smart agriculture, and land use planning.
- Strong understanding of conflict-sensitive programming and Do No Harm principles.
Skills and Technical Competencies:
- Strong facilitation and training capabilities.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments.
- Commitment to gender, disability, and social inclusion principles.
Desirable:
- Experience working in northern Nigeria or similar fragile contexts.
- Knowledge of local languages and cultural dynamics.
- Experience with donor-funded projects, especially FCDO or similar.
Benefits
- A chance to contribute to transformative climate and peacebuilding initiatives.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and learning.
Application Closing Date
1st October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online
Note
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply and people with disabilities.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Cooperazione Internazionale is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Kindly note COOPI does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
