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Environment and Climate Change Coordinator
Global Peace Development • Abuja
Posted: 19 October 2026Deadline: 2 November 2026
📋 Requirements
- •Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, or any related field a Master's degree will be an added advantage.
- •At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation, environmental management, resilience programming, or humanitarian/development work.
- •Strong experience in donor engagement, climate fund proposal development, and resource mobilization.
- •Strong skills in project implementation, community engagement, and climate risk monitoring.
- •Ability to communicate effectively in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
- •Proficiency in data collection, technical documentation, and comprehensive report writing.
- •Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and data visualization tools.
- •Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
📝 Description
- •Job Summary
- •The Environment and Climate Change Coordinator will lead the strategic design, implementation, and mainstreaming of climate resilience and environmental adaptation initiatives across GPD’s programmatic portfolios.
- •The role ensures effective delivery of community-based climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives, disaster risk reduction, and green livelihood activities aimed at enhancing the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
- •The Coordinator will oversee stakeholder engagement, capacity building, policy advocacy, proposal development for climate funding, and results-based project monitoring and reporting.
- •Responsibilities
- •Lead the integration and mainstreaming of climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth strategies into GPD’s programmatic thematic areas.
- •Plan and implement climate adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and natural resource management activities in project communities.
- •Mobilize and engage community stakeholders, local authorities, and vulnerable groups to build grassroots resilience.
- •Conduct field assessments, community climate risk mapping, vulnerability assessments, and capacity-building training sessions.
- •Lead data collection, research, monitoring, and evaluation activities related to environmental and climate metrics.
- •Lead on all environmental safeguards.
- •Document success stories, case studies, climate action lessons learned, and best practices from project implementations.
- •Coordinate with strategic partners, government agencies, donors, and relevant stakeholders to foster partnerships and resource mobilization for climate initiatives.
- •Ensure adherence to GPD's safeguarding, accountability, and code of conduct policies during all activities.
- •Qualification and Experience
- •Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Geography, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, or any related field a Master's degree will be an added advantage.
- •At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation, environmental management, resilience programming, or humanitarian/development work.
- •Strong experience in donor engagement, climate fund proposal development, and resource mobilization.
- •Strong skills in project implementation, community engagement, and climate risk monitoring.
- •Ability to communicate effectively in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
- •Proficiency in data collection, technical documentation, and comprehensive report writing.
- •Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and data visualization tools.
- •Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.