Programme Officer Environment at Development Exchange Centre (DEC)

Position Summary

• DEC seeks a proactive and results driven Programme Officer Environment to support the design and implementation of community based environmental sustainability and WASH initiatives. The role involves working closely with communities, schools, and stakeholders to promote climate resilience and sustainable environmental practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize communities on environmental sustainability and climate adaptation initiatives
• Establish Environmental Committees in schools and communities
• Implement tree planting, waste management, and waste to wealth initiatives
• Facilitate WASH infrastructure support and conduct Village Level Operation and Maintenance training
• Promote sanitation campaigns and clean cooking energy solutions
• Conduct baseline assessments, monitoring visits, and technical reporting
• Support early warning systems and climate resilience mechanisms

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Health, or related field
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in environmental or WASH programming
• Strong experience in community mobilization
• Excellent facilitation, monitoring, and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel to rural communities