Surge Africa takes a system change approach to devise solutions to the climate crisis through an intersectional lens. We develop high impact programs with potential to drive institutional and community-level change through policy & diplomacy, research analysis, strategic communications and alliance building. Together with our partners and allies, we are building an agenda that puts people first, by weaving the margins of justice, equality, and freedom in climate justice advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Policy Officer
Location: Nigeria
Role Overview
- As the Policy Officer, you will be responsible for managing Surge Africa’s Policy workstream, an area that focuses on Policy & Governance, Finance & Energy, Adaptation, and Climate Security. This role is fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and expand Surge Africa’s policy program and its thematic focus (Energy & Finance, Adaptation, and Climate Security).
- Manage consultants that support the policy workstream, including support with research development, reviews, stakeholder engagement, hosting sessions etc.
- Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization, and manage existing programs, projects and initiatives as it relates to the policy workstream.
- Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects, and coordinate cross-project activities within the organisation
- Track progress of the program, develop reports and evaluation assessments, build and manage relationships with partners and represent the organization as it relates to the work area.
- Manage budgets and track expenses as it relates to the Policy workstream
Qualifications
- 3 years or more of working experience in policy or governance/diplomacy-related roles in the climate space.
- Well-versed in issues around energy, finance, adaptation and reasonable knowledge of climate security.
- Reasonable knowledge of local and international climate policies and decrees.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking and stakeholder management skills.
- Effective skill in developing and executing both in-person engagements and online events.
- Competency in digital software and virtual workspaces.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
