About the Role
The Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative (GRENCHI) is a registered non-governmental environmental conservation organization dedicated to fighting climate change and protecting nature across Nigeria. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Engagement and Advocacy Officer to serve as our primary link to local communities, schools, farmer groups, government bodies, and traditional leadership structures. This vital people-facing role involves building trust, mobilizing stakeholders, gathering community insights, and championing sustainable policy initiatives at the grassroots and state levels.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain trusted relationships with GRENCHI partners, including traditional leaders, CSOs, and government officials.
- Organize community turnout for tree-planting exercises, training workshops, and key environmental governance events.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and serve as the primary point of contact for community inquiries and feedback.
- Coordinate with sub-national ministries and local government institutions to secure buy-in and ensure smooth project implementation.
- Conduct community-level surveys, needs assessments, and satisfaction check-ins while maintaining accurate engagement records.
- Collaborate closely with Field Operations and Communications teams during field activities and monitoring exercises.
- Ensure all grassroots advocacy efforts strictly align with GRENCHI's overall strategic objectives and organizational priorities.
- BSc or MSc degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of hands-on professional experience in community mobilization, outreach, or field extension work.
- Required fluency in both English and Igbo to effectively communicate with diverse local audiences.
- Working understanding of Nigeria's environmental and climate policy landscape, with specific knowledge of local government structures in Anambra State.
- Demonstrated excellence in facilitation, public speaking, interpersonal relations, and report writing.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on environmental conservation and climate resilience in Nigeria.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with a dedicated team of conservation professionals.
- Continuous professional development and hands-on experience in community-led environmental policy and advocacy.