VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- Climate Justice Inspirator
ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions, and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Climate Justice Inspirator position within the organisation:
Climate Justice Inspirator – Uyo, Akwa Ibom
The post holder will support partners and youth platforms to implement special empowerment initiatives/campaigns towards mobilising young people for climate justice engagements. S/he will provide training on climate vulnerability assessment and development of plan of action to address climate vulnerability and strengthen the capacity of the partners, youth groups and movements in area of youth engagement for climate justice. S/he will be based in ActionAid Nigeria partner’s office in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree inarts/humanities/social sciences or other related field is essential
Experience
- At least two (2) years post NYSC experience, one (1) of which should be in youth related programme in the development sector is essential.
- Experience working with youth and youth groups is essential.
- Knowledge of and experience in developing and conducting effective climate justice campaigns is essential.
- Climate change experience especially in host communities and semi-urban areas is essential.
Skill/Abilities
- Ability to provide capacity building and support to people with diverse backgrounds and different degrees of expertise.
- Excellent analytical and negotiating skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English language.
- Highly numerate with excellent multitasking skills
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills
- Passionate about young people and movements
- Experience in coordinating training/meetings
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs. Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
Please refer to the website - https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for detailed terms of reference and application form.
Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g. Climate Justice Inspirator – Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th October 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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